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Bank of America is one of the largest financial institutions in the United States, with more than $3.2 trillion in assets. It is organized into four major segments: consumer banking, global wealth and investment management, global banking, and global markets. Bank of America's consumer-facing lines of business include its network of branches and deposit-gathering operations, retail lending products, credit and debit cards, and small-business services. The company's Merrill Lynch operations provide brokerage and wealth-management services, as does its private bank. Wholesale lines of business include investment banking, corporate and commercial real estate lending, and capital markets operations. Bank of America has operations in several countries but is primarily US-focused.

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/06/25</td>
<td>$267.50</td>
<td>$51.5K</td>
<td>951</td>
<td>18.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$34.4K</td>
<td>39.5K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$31.0K</td>
<td>6.6K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$141.6K</td>
<td>10.7K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$51.8K</td>
<td>26</td>
<td>185</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FUTU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$123.05</td>
<td>$83.3K</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>34</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$40.6K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>21</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 8 day(s) on June 6, 2025. This event was a transfer of 161 contract(s) at a $267.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.5K, with a price of $320.0 per contract. There were 951 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 18045 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BAC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 22 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 1902 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 23 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.4K, with a price of $18.0 per contract. There were 39538 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2176 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 22 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 272 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.0K, with a price of $114.0 per contract. There were 6659 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1689 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 232 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 107 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $141.6K, with a price of $1324.0 per contract. There were 10704 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1575 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JPM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 176 day(s) on November 21, 2025. Parties traded 185 contract(s) at a $195.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 41 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.8K, with a price of $280.0 per contract. There were 26 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 185 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FUTU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUTU#NASDAQ">FUTU</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 232 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 34 contract(s) at a $123.05 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $83.3K, with a price of $2450.0 per contract. There were 9 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 34 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 232 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $500.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.6K, with a price of $2030.0 per contract. There were 3228 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 21 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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7 Financials Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

In the current market session, Bank of America Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) stock price is at $44.03, after a 0.43% drop. However, over the past month, the company's stock spiked by 10.48%, and in the past year, by 14.06%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is not performing up to par in the current session. 

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<h3>Bank of America P/E Compared to Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Bank of America has a better P/E ratio of 13.2 than the aggregate P/E ratio of 12.44 of the Banks industry. Ideally, one might believe that Bank of America Inc. might perform better in the future than it's industry group, but it's probable that the stock is overvalued. 

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In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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Payments startup Airwallex<a href="https://www.airwallex.com/newsroom/airwallex-raises-usd300-million-at-a-usd6-2-billion-valuation-to-build-the-future-of-global-banking"> announced</a> Wednesday that it secured a new $300 million funding round, pushing its valuation to $6.2 billion.
Founded in 2015, Airwallex has grown into a global player by helping businesses send, receive, and manage international payments at scale, <a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/fintech-airwallex-valued-over-6-billion-latest-funding-round-2025-05-21/">Reuters</a> reports. With a network spanning more than 150 countries, the company now reports over $1.2 billion in total funding, with investors of the latest round including major names like DST Global, Square Peg, Lone Pine Capital, and Blackbird.
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Airwallex has bucked that trend since its 11% increase in valuation from the previous round in 2022 is a signal of both operational strength and investor confidence. The company now counts industry giants like Shein, Qantas, and Xero among its client base, Reuters says.
CEO Jack Zhang told Reuters that more than 70% of the company's net revenue now comes from online payment processing and spend management, rather than just cross-border infrastructure.
The diversification strategy appears to be paying off. Zhang emphasized in the company&#8217;s announcement that Airwallex is no longer just a cross-border payments solution, but a broader financial operating system for modern businesses.
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&#8220;The global financial system wasn't built for today's borderless economy,&#8221; Zhang said. &#8220;Too many businesses are held back by legacy infrastructure that's slow, costly, and fragmented. At Airwallex, we're building a new foundation for the global economy – one that's fast, seamless, and built for scale. This investment marks a major milestone in our journey to redefine global banking, and to empower businesses everywhere to grow without limits.&#8221;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Expanding Global Footprint With U.S. And Asia Focus</h2>
Airwallex is also doubling down on global expansion. The company said it opened its U.S. headquarters in San Francisco last year and recently opened new offices in New York, Toronto, and Paris. According to Reuters, the startup is joining other payment providers competing with major players like JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), Bank of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), and Citigroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>).
In addition to its growing presence in North America, Airwallex is targeting Japan, South Korea, and Latin America as core areas for future growth. With a global headquarters now based in Singapore, the company is positioning itself as a truly borderless platform for modern business finance, Reuters says.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Riding A New Wave Of Fintech Infrastructure</h2>
Airwallex said it developed a proprietary global infrastructure designed to modernize how businesses move money across borders. By building direct connections to local clearing systems and card networks, the company has created a faster, more efficient alternative to traditional banking rails. Most of the company&#8217;s transactions are completed within hours, with a majority processed instantly.
With tools that span global business accounts, FX, spend management, and embedded finance APIs, Airwallex is positioning itself as the operating system for modern businesses. With the new funding, Airwallex said in its funding announcement that it is now preparing for its next phase: deeper integration, bigger partnerships, and an even broader global footprint.&nbsp;
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Airwallex Raises $300M As It Expands In U.S. And Latin America, Now Valued At $6.2B With Clients Like Shein And Xero

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Bank of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in BAC usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 20 extraordinary options activities for Bank of America. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 55% leaning bullish and 30% bearish. Among these notable options, 14 are puts, totaling $609,992, and 6 are calls, amounting to $477,466.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $38.0 to $50.0 for Bank of America over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Bank of America's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Bank of America's whale activity within a strike price range from $38.0 to $50.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Bank of America 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748361631_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$3.85</td>
<td>$3.75</td>
<td>$3.77</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
<td>$112.7K</td>
<td>11.9K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.65</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
<td>$109.5K</td>
<td>11.9K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$1.73</td>
<td>$1.71</td>
<td>$1.72</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$90.3K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>647</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$0.83</td>
<td>$0.82</td>
<td>$0.82</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
<td>$82.0K</td>
<td>12.1K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$2.6</td>
<td>$2.59</td>
<td>$2.6</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$71.5K</td>
<td>6.1K</td>
<td>318</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Bank of America</h3>
Bank of America is one of the largest financial institutions in the United States, with more than $3.2 trillion in assets. It is organized into four major segments: consumer banking, global wealth and investment management, global banking, and global markets. Bank of America's consumer-facing lines of business include its network of branches and deposit-gathering operations, retail lending products, credit and debit cards, and small-business services. The company's Merrill Lynch operations provide brokerage and wealth-management services, as does its private bank. Wholesale lines of business include investment banking, corporate and commercial real estate lending, and capital markets operations. Bank of America has operations in several countries but is primarily US-focused.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Bank of America, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of Bank of America</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 13,606,400, the BAC's price is up by 1.56%, now at $43.88. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 50 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Bank of America</h3>
Over the past month, 1 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $51.0.
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Behind the Scenes of Bank of America's Latest Options Trends

Editor&#8217;s note: This story has been updated to add more context on the move in bond yields.
Long-term U.S. bond yields spiked last week to levels not seen since late 2023, after President Donald Trump's "One Big, Beautiful Tax Bill" was passed in the Republican-controlled House. The yield on 30-year Treasuries <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45600354/trumps-big-tax-bill-clears-the-house-30-year-yields-jump-to-5-15-as-bond-market-freaks">broke above the key 5% level</a>, climbing as high as 5.15% on May 22, on investor concerns about ballooning deficits and the long-term risks of the country's mounting indebtedness.
To be sure, yields have retreated somewhat since then thanks to easing trade tensions after the president paused a move to slap 50% tariffs on Europe. A global yield decline in response to Japan's move to cut long-term debt issuance also helped.
Yet, according to&nbsp;Lawrence McDonald, founder of the Bear Traps Report, it's too soon to take comfort.
On Monday, McDonald fired off a blunt warning on X, about the potential catastrophic consequences of an extended surge in bond yields on the financial sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">&#8216;Smoking In The Dynamite Shed&#8217;</h3>
"Washington – They are smoking in the dynamite shed," he wrote, urging investors to prepare for a world with 5% or even 5.5% yields on 10-year Treasuries. Ten-year yields peaked at 4.63% on May 22, and last topped 5% in October 2023.
&#8220;There is a price for higher for longer – it&#8217;s NOT free. Interest rates up, bond prices down,&#8221; McDonald said in an accompanying post on X, pointing to billions of dollars in bond losses faced by Japanese insurance firms.
McDonald also highlighted a policy shift floated by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: the possible reduction of the Supplementary Leverage Ratio, a key regulatory capital rule for large banks.
"Bessent&#8217;s move toward lowering the SLR&#8230; reeks of financial repression," McDonald said. Loosening the SLR would allow banks to load up on more Treasuries with less capital, possibly papering over demand issues but at the cost of financial stability.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Regional Banks Are More Interest-Rate Sensitive</h3>
The surge in yields has created winners and losers within the banking sector—and the divide is stark. In a follow-up comment, McDonald highlighted a striking divergence between large-cap financials and regional lenders.
"Who is wearing the interest rate risk? Who doesn't have the hedges on? It's pretty clear."
The interest-rate risks are once again squarely on the shoulders of banks—especially smaller ones.
The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>)—dominated by financial behemoths like&nbsp;JPMorgan Chase&nbsp;&amp; Co.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>),&nbsp;Goldman Sachs Group Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), and&nbsp;Bank of America&nbsp;Corp.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>)—has been up 30% since January 2022.
Meanwhile, the SPDR S&amp;P Regional Banking ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRE#NYSE">KRE</a>) is down 21%, a gap that McDonald says you'd need to "look far and wide historically to find&#8230; outside some kind of crisis."
McDonald's comments also echo lessons of the March 2023 banking crisis, when Silicon Valley Bank&#8217;s failure exposed the danger of unhedged interest rate exposure. That crisis erupted after SVB sold long-term Treasuries at a loss to raise liquidity, prompting a wave of withdrawals.
The aftermath saw federal regulators step in with extraordinary support measures, including the Bank Term Funding Program. 
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Steep Yield Curve Lifts Big Banks, Sinks Regionals—Here's Why</h3>
Higher Treasury yields impact banks differently based on their size, funding structures and asset-liability profiles. 
As the yield curve steepens, large banks gain from wider net interest margins, stronger trading revenue and diversified income streams.
Since Trump&#8217;s election victory in November 2024, the 30-year and 2-year Treasury spread has widened from 30 to 100 basis points, helping boost large-cap financials.
The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) has outperformed the SPDR S&amp;P Regional Banking ETF (KRE) by 20% during the same period. 
For regional banks, higher short-term funding costs, long-duration asset losses and weaker hedging strategies are eroding profitability. Many smaller lenders remain exposed to the same vulnerabilities that triggered the 2023 bank failures. 
In this environment, a steeper curve is more of a risk signal than a recovery story for America's regional banking industry.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Chart: Big Banks Crushed Regionals As The Treasury Yield Curve Steepened</h3>
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Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) is trading at $2,654.33, having increased by 0.77% over the past 24 hours. The token grew 1.95% over the week, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-buy-ethereum">and has surged 48.44% over the month</a>.&nbsp;
The growth comes on the back of Ethereum's milestone, as it crossed Bank of America Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) by market cap, while ETH Co-founder makes a large transfer.&nbsp;
ETH reached a market cap of $327.82 billion, which is higher than Bank of America&#8217;s market cap of $326.20 billion. Bank of America has existed for more than a century, yet Ethereum has outpaced it within a decade, giving a boost to investors' confidence, and a strong sign that crypto is surpassing traditional finance on more than just technical grounds.
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Stripe has integrated Ethereum-based stablecoin accounts, enabling users in more than 100 countries to receive, send, and store assets like USDC. Ethereum has the potential to become the global infrastructure for decentralized finance.
Ethereum co-founder, Jeffrey Wilcke, made a transfer of 78,000 ETH (around $260 million) to Kraken, raising concerns among traders. Wilcke's previous large sales have coincided with local market peaks. The timing is also right as ETH&#8217;s price has nearly doubled its recent low at $1,390, which can invite a short-term correction.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) saw a similar pattern, where an anonymous whale placed an $800 million leveraged long bet on the token using 40x leverage. With the Federal Reserve adding to the uncertainty with unclear policy signals, traders are now worried about a violent market shift.&nbsp;
A post from Ethereum's official X account, formerly Twitter, showed 21 developments over the last few weeks. Along with the Pectra update and Stripe integration, names like CoalaPay, BTCS Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTCS#NASDAQ">BTCS</a>), and Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) have contributed to Ethereum&#8217;s growing reach and technical ability. Layer-2 solutions are active, secure, and faster than ever, and the ecosystem continues to innovate in ways that traditional finance can&#8217;t keep up with.
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Top U.S. banks are contemplating a joint venture to issue a dollar-pegged stablecoin in an attempt to counter the increasing competition from the cryptocurrency sector, according to a report dated Thursday.
What Happened: Companies co-owned by&nbsp;JPMorgan Chase&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>),&nbsp;Bank of America&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>),&nbsp;Citigroup&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), and&nbsp;Wells Fargo&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>) are exploring the possibility of a joint stablecoin, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. The discussions, still in their infancy, involve Early Warning Services, the operator of&nbsp;mobile payment app Zelle, and the Clearing House,&nbsp;a real-time payment network.
The decision to proceed with the stablecoin will hinge on several factors, including&nbsp;legislative actions around stablecoins and&nbsp;the demand for them. The banking industry has been gearing up for the potential widespread adoption of stablecoins, which could divert&nbsp;the deposits and transactions they&nbsp;handle.
A Bank of America spokesperson declined to comment when contacted by Benzinga. Responses from other banks are awaited.
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Why It Matters: The potential joint venture by these banking giants comes at a time when the Senate is making strides towards the final passage of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45510057/senate-crypto-bill-passes-key-vote-genius-act-moves-toward-final-passage">GENIUS Act, also known as the stablecoin bill</a>. The proposed legislation aims to establish the first U.S. regulatory framework for issuers of stablecoins—digital tokens that are tied to fiat currencies like the dollar.
The SEC has already clarified that <a href="https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/speeches-statements/statement-stablecoins-040425#_ftn4">certain stablecoins</a>, particularly those pegged to the U.S. dollar and backed by low-risk, liquid assets, are not securities.
Price Action:&nbsp; Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>), an exchange-traded fund that exposes investors to the major U.S. money banks. closed 0.12% lower at $50.23 during Thursday&#8217;s trading session, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. 
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Bank of America. Our analysis of options history for Bank of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) revealed 13 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 38% of traders were bullish, while 61% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 7 were puts, with a value of $591,585, and 6 were calls, valued at $260,748.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $35.0 and $44.0 for Bank of America, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Bank of America options trades today is 7711.45 with a total volume of 10,550.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Bank of America's big money trades within a strike price range of $35.0 to $44.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Bank of America 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747944172_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$4.15</td>
<td>$4.05</td>
<td>$4.05</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$202.5K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td>500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/30/25</td>
<td>$0.64</td>
<td>$0.63</td>
<td>$0.63</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
<td>$119.7K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$6.05</td>
<td>$5.95</td>
<td>$5.95</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$91.6K</td>
<td>9.6K</td>
<td>448</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$4.15</td>
<td>$4.05</td>
<td>$4.06</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$81.1K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td>700</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$2.17</td>
<td>$2.15</td>
<td>$2.17</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
<td>$56.6K</td>
<td>754</td>
<td>390</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Bank of America</h3>
Bank of America is one of the largest financial institutions in the United States, with more than $3.2 trillion in assets. It is organized into four major segments: consumer banking, global wealth and investment management, global banking, and global markets. Bank of America's consumer-facing lines of business include its network of branches and deposit-gathering operations, retail lending products, credit and debit cards, and small-business services. The company's Merrill Lynch operations provide brokerage and wealth-management services, as does its private bank. Wholesale lines of business include investment banking, corporate and commercial real estate lending, and capital markets operations. Bank of America has operations in several countries but is primarily US-focused.
In light of the recent options history for Bank of America, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is Bank of America Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 22,941,830, the price of BAC is up by 0.43%, reaching $43.44.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 55 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Bank of America</h3>
Over the past month, 1 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $51.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Oppenheimer keeps a Outperform rating on Bank of America with a target price of $51. 
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Decoding Bank of America's Options Activity: What's the Big Picture?

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Bank of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with BAC, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 14 uncommon options trades for Bank of America.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 50% bullish and 50%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $244,272, and 9 are calls, for a total amount of $859,639.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $39.0 to $47.0 for Bank of America during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Bank of America options trades today is 11098.62 with a total volume of 21,029.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Bank of America's big money trades within a strike price range of $39.0 to $47.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Bank of America Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747422126_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$2.98</td>
<td>$2.94</td>
<td>$2.98</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
<td>$239.5K</td>
<td>6.2K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
<td>$205.8K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
<td>480</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$1.34</td>
<td>$1.33</td>
<td>$1.33</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$119.5K</td>
<td>11.1K</td>
<td>977</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$0.21</td>
<td>$0.19</td>
<td>$0.2</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$85.7K</td>
<td>20.6K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$2.99</td>
<td>$2.94</td>
<td>$2.98</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
<td>$76.5K</td>
<td>6.2K</td>
<td>528</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Bank of America</h3>
Bank of America is one of the largest financial institutions in the United States, with more than $3.2 trillion in assets. It is organized into four major segments: consumer banking, global wealth and investment management, global banking, and global markets. Bank of America's consumer-facing lines of business include its network of branches and deposit-gathering operations, retail lending products, credit and debit cards, and small-business services. The company's Merrill Lynch operations provide brokerage and wealth-management services, as does its private bank. Wholesale lines of business include investment banking, corporate and commercial real estate lending, and capital markets operations. Bank of America has operations in several countries but is primarily US-focused.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Bank of America, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of Bank of America</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 33,725,228, the BAC's price is up by 0.84%, now at $44.76. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 61 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Bank of America</h3>
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $51.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Oppenheimer continues to hold a Outperform rating for Bank of America, targeting a price of $51. 
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Looking At Bank of America's Recent Unusual Options Activity

As legendary investor Warren Buffett prepares to step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45184410/warren-buffett-to-step-down-as-berkshire-hathaway-ceo-by-end-of-year-asks-board-to-confirm-greg-abel-as-successor">the end of 2025</a>, a 13F filing released on Thursday reveals how his team reshaped the firm's portfolio in the first quarter.
What Happened: The 13F <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1067983/000095012325005701/0000950123-25-005701-index.html">filing </a>from Berkshire Hathaway Inc., showing the firm&#8217;s holdings as of March 31, reveals several stocks positioned exited completely, with no new stock purchases in the quarter.
Buffett and team exited positions in financial companies Citigroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) and Nu Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>) completely in the quarter.
The exit of Nu Holdings stock in the quarter could be a significant storyline as the investment gave Buffett exposure to digital banks in Latin America and also gave the famous Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) skeptic <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/22/05/27208096/warren-buffett-now-owns-bitcoin-heres-how-the-oracle-of-omaha-got-exposure-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">exposure to Bitcoin.</a> Nu holds the leading cryptocurrency on its balance sheet and has several crypto platforms for investors.
Here are the top decreased <a href="https://13f.info/manager/0001067983-berkshire-hathaway-inc">stakes </a>by Berkshire Hathaway in the first quarter by percentage:
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<li>Citigroup: -100%</li>
<li>Nu Holdings: -100%</li>
<li>Formula One (NASDA:FWONK): -48%</li>
<li>T-Mobile US (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>): -11%</li>
<li>Bank of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>): -7%</li>
<li>Capital One Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>): -4%</li>
<li>DaVita Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVA#NYSE">DVA</a>): -3%</li>
<li>Charter Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>): declined by less than 1%</li>
</ul>
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Top Additions: While Berkshire Hathaway did not make new stock purchases in the quarter, the conglomerate added to several existing positions,<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/41993666/warren-buffetts-berkshire-hathaway-slashes-apple-bofa-holdings-adds-dominos-pizza-in-q3"> including recent holdings</a> like Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POOL#NASDAQ">POOL</a>) and Constellation Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STZ#NYSE">STZ</a>).
Here are the top additions in the first quarter by percentage:
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<li>Pool Corporation: +145%</li>
<li>Constellation Brands: +114%</li>
<li>Heico Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HEI#NYSE">HEI</a>): +11%</li>
<li>Domino's Pizza (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DPZ#NASDAQ">DPZ</a>): +10%</li>
<li>Sirius XM Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SIRI#NASDAQ">SIRI</a>): +2%</li>
<li>Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>): increased by less than 1%</li>
<li>VeriSign Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSN#NASDAQ">VRSN</a>): increase by less than 1%</li>
</ul>
Berkshire's top five holdings remain the same in Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), American Express (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), Coca-Cola Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>), Bank of America and Chevron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>). Of the five, only Bank of America was changed in the quarter with the decrease.
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Warren Buffett Ditches Bitcoin-Linked Nu Holdings, Adds To Constellation Brands, Domino's Pizza, Pool Corp Stakes

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Bank of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in BAC usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 43 extraordinary options activities for Bank of America. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 32% leaning bullish and 58% bearish. Among these notable options, 29 are puts, totaling $1,979,073, and 14 are calls, amounting to $1,203,917.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $35.0 to $50.0 for Bank of America over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Bank of America stands at 8304.32, with a total volume reaching 131,457.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Bank of America, situated within the strike price corridor from $35.0 to $50.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Bank of America Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747339306_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$2.91</td>
<td>$2.89</td>
<td>$2.91</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$291.0K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$11.3</td>
<td>$11.2</td>
<td>$11.25</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$225.0K</td>
<td>19.0K</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$7.15</td>
<td>$7.19</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$215.7K</td>
<td>5.2K</td>
<td>305</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/18/26</td>
<td>$7.6</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$7.6</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$155.8K</td>
<td>27</td>
<td>260</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$0.14</td>
<td>$0.13</td>
<td>$0.14</td>
<td>$43.50</td>
<td>$122.9K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>17.9K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Bank of America</h3>
Bank of America is one of the largest financial institutions in the United States, with more than $3.2 trillion in assets. It is organized into four major segments: consumer banking, global wealth and investment management, global banking, and global markets. Bank of America's consumer-facing lines of business include its network of branches and deposit-gathering operations, retail lending products, credit and debit cards, and small-business services. The company's Merrill Lynch operations provide brokerage and wealth-management services, as does its private bank. Wholesale lines of business include investment banking, corporate and commercial real estate lending, and capital markets operations. Bank of America has operations in several countries but is primarily US-focused.
In light of the recent options history for Bank of America, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Bank of America's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 33,077,519, the price of BAC is down by -0.27%, reaching $44.62.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 62 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Bank of America</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $48.4.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods continues to hold a Outperform rating for Bank of America, targeting a price of $52. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS persists with their Buy rating on Bank of America, maintaining a target price of $50. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Argus Research continues to hold a Buy rating for Bank of America, targeting a price of $47. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Bank of America, which currently sits at a price target of $42. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Oppenheimer keeps a Outperform rating on Bank of America with a target price of $51. 
Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Bank of America with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.

Bank of America Options Trading: A Deep Dive into Market Sentiment

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Financials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$44.50</td>
<td>$93.0K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>17.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$53.2K</td>
<td>6.4K</td>
<td>12.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$47.2K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>687</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BULL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$315.9K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>493</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$70.6K</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>348</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$355.00</td>
<td>$26.8K</td>
<td>159</td>
<td>26</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$620.00</td>
<td>$28.3K</td>
<td>200</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding BAC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 4409 contract(s) at a $44.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 54 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $93.0K, with a price of $21.0 per contract. There were 3839 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 17742 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 141 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.2K, with a price of $375.0 per contract. There were 6471 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 12593 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UPST (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPST#NASDAQ">UPST</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 64 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 90 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.2K, with a price of $526.0 per contract. There were 1064 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 687 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BULL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BULL#NASDAQ">BULL</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 255 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $315.9K, with a price of $1239.0 per contract. There were 2802 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 493 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 399 day(s) on June 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $70.6K, with a price of $3530.0 per contract. There were 17 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 348 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding V (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 246 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 14 contract(s) at a $355.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.8K, with a price of $1920.0 per contract. There were 159 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 26 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 582 day(s) on December 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 3 contract(s) at a $620.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.3K, with a price of $9465.0 per contract. There were 200 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Bank Of America Corp Credit Card Delinquency Rate Was 1.42% At April End; Credit Card Charge-Off Rate Was 2.70% In April

According to the recent data shared by Creative Planning, Inc., the &#8216;Oracle of Omaha,&#8217; Warren Buffett earned 98% of his current net worth after turning 65 years old.
What Happened: The 94-year-old veteran investor Buffett has a net worth of $160 billion according to Bloomberg&#8217;s Billionaire Index.
Peter Mallouk, the president and CEO of Creative Planning, shared data showcasing that the ace investor&#8217;s net worth stood at $3 billion nearly 34 years ago, when he was just 65.
His wealth has compounded by nearly 5,233% since then to $160 billion as of May 14. This shows that he earned 98% of his wealth after the age of 65.
Mallouk also quoted Buffett, highlighting that the growth in his wealth was possible through the power of compounding.
&#8220;My life has been a product of compound interest,&#8221; Buffett once said.
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&mdash; Peter Mallouk (@PeterMallouk) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeterMallouk/status/1922277145713557530?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Buffett holds his investments via the holding company, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>), which is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.
Known to be one of the best portfolio managers of all time, Buffett, via Berkshire, holds major investments in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), American Express Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), and Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>).
BRK has returned 13.47% this year so far, while SPY is up 0.13%. This, as Berkshire is sitting on a cashpile worth $348 billion as of the first quarter of 2025.
Price Action: As of Tuesday, BRK closed -0.47% lower at $511.88 apiece. The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, ended on a positive note on Tuesday. The SPY was up 0.66% to $586.84, while the QQQ advanced 1.52% to $515.59, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
On Wednesday, the futures of the S&amp;P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq 100 indices were trading slightly above the flatline.
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On Tuesday, in a post on X, investor and economist Peter Schiff highlighted U.S. 10-Year Treasury yields climbing back to 4.5%, despite the &#8220;trade truce&#8221; with China early this week, while the U.S. dollar &#8220;resumes its broad-based decline.&#8221;
What Happened: &#8220;Despite the trade truce, the world is losing confidence in the dollar and our ability to get our fiscal house in order,&#8221; Schiff said, highlighting structural issues, rather than short-term diplomacy, as driving factors behind recent market behaviors.
Schiff says, &#8220;The consequences of de-dollarization will be profound,&#8221; referring to a potential pivot by foreign central banks and investors away from U.S. debt and currency reserves in recent weeks, leading to high borrowing costs for the U.S. Government. 
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10-Year U.S. Treasury Yield hit its highest level in a month at 4.45% on Tuesday, up from 4.17% at the beginning of this month, and 3.99% at the beginning of April. This comes as markets continue to assess the impact of the trade de-escalation with China this week, according to TradingEconomics.
The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) is flat during the day, trading at 100.95, up 0.001%, while being up 0.72% for the month. The currency witnessed a pullback following a sharp rally on Monday, mainly owing to the soft inflation data, which hints at a rate cut by the Federal Reserve, according to Reuters. 
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Why It Matters: Other analysts and economists have expressed similar concerns. Macro researcher Stephanie Pomboy described Monday's market rally as a &#8220;headline sugar rush&#8221; fueled by tariff optimism, warning that &#8220;the market's partying on tariffs, but the foundation is cracking&#8221; amid <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45369770/whos-going-to-buy-2-trillion-worth-of-paper-macro-expert-calls-wall-street-rally-a-headline-sugar-rush-as-treasury-yield-spike-signals-bigger-trouble">rising Treasury yields</a>.
Last week,&nbsp;Michael Hartnett, a Chief Investment Strategist at&nbsp;Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), warned that 5% Treasury yields could <a href="https://benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45317301/5-treasury-yields-could-force-trump-to-slash-tariffs-in-q2-says-bofas-hartnett?_gl=1&#x2A;tvuwqm&#x2A;_gcl_au&#x2A;OTU0MzA1MzE4LjE3NDcwMTIxNDM.&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;R1MyLjEuczE3NDcxMzY3MTkkbzE2JGcxJHQxNzQ3MTM4MzEzJGowJGwwJGgw&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;czE3NDcxODQ5NDAkbzE0JGcxJHQxNzQ3MTg1Mjk1JGowJGwwJGgw">compel the U.S. Government</a> to walk on its protectionist trade measures. 
Analysts at Deutsche AG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DB#NYSE">DB</a>) early last month referred to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44756751/full-spectrum-collapse-top-bank-rings-alarm-over-simultaneous-fall-of-us-assets">simultaneous collapse</a> of U.S. equities, the dollar, and Treasury yields as &#8220;uncharted territory,&#8221; which they blamed squarely on markets having &#8220;lost faith in U.S. assets.&#8221;
This comes as the U.S. Treasury Department <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45204657/us-treasury-ramps-up-borrowing-needs-to-514-billion-marking-a-surprising-320-jump-from-its-previous-forecast">ramps up its borrowing</a>, projecting $514 billion in net marketable debt being issued during the current quarter, which is a staggering 317% over its own forecasts two months earlier, at $123 billion.
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Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) shares are trading higher Tuesday after the firm disclosed plans to open over 150 new locations across 60 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/n45377599/bofa-to-open-150-financial-centers-by-2027-investing-over-5-billion-in-its-network-since-2016" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">markets by the end of 2027</a>.
The bank expects 40 locations to open this year and another 70 in 2026. Four financial centers are slated for Boise, Idaho, with the first location scheduled to open in nearby Nampa on June 9, 2025.
Recently, the company inaugurated a new flagship financial center at 2 Bryant Park in New York City, which is designed to facilitate connections between clients and financial specialists, among others.
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Since 2016, the Charlotte, North Carolina-based bank has invested more than $5 billion in its financial center network through new openings and renovations of existing locations.
In April, Bank of America disclosed that it is ramping up its&nbsp;investment in artificial intelligence, planning to spend $4 billion on AI initiatives over the next year, nearly a third of<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/44878856/bank-of-america-bets-big-on-ai-with-4-billion-investment-and-its-already-paying-off" rel="noreferrer noopener"> its annual $13 billion tech budget</a>.
Also, in the same month, it reported first-quarter fiscal 2025 net income of $7.4 billion (versus $6.7 billion a year ago) and EPS of $0.90, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $0.81.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via Invesco KBW Bank ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBWB#NASDAQ">KBWB</a>) and First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTXO#NASDAQ">FTXO</a>).
Price Action: Bank of America shares are up 1.74% at $44.12 at the last check on Tuesday.
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On Monday, Stephanie Pomboy, the founder of macro research firm MacroMavens, rained on Wall Street&#8217;s victory parade following the trade war de-escalation between the U.S. and China.
What Happened: Referring to the rally as a &#8220;headline sugar rush,&#8221; Pomboy believes the market is misreading the situation. &#8220;To listen to the financial media, you&#8217;d think it was the final agreement, and it ain&#8217;t,&#8221; she said <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIbYX9-gLl0">on</a> Kitco News, referring to the temporary tariff pause.
While equities rallied, Treasuries were telling a different story, according to Pomboy, &#8220;10-year yield just surged to 4.45%,&#8221; she says, calling the instrument &#8220;recalcitrant,&#8221; given its growing unpredictability and lack of cooperation with macroeconomic signals.
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With more than $2 trillion in Treasury issuance on the horizon and major foreign buyers like China pulling back, &#8220;Who's going to buy $2 trillion worth of paper?&#8221; She asks.
The U.S. Treasury is expected to issue new debt in 2025 to finance ongoing federal deficits. Recent projections include $514 billion in borrowing for the April–June quarter and $554 billion for July–September, with similar amounts in earlier quarters. On an annualized basis, total borrowing exceeds $2 trillion.
She further warned that the Federal Reserve may ultimately be forced back into balance sheet expansion. &#8220;The Fed is the only obvious candidate to absorb all this issuance,&#8221; Pomboy said, adding that credit stress is growing despite a lack of response in spreads.
&#8220;This is a structural fiscal problem,&#8221; she says. &#8220;The market's partying on tariffs, but the foundation is cracking.&#8221;
Why It Matters: Last week, Michael Hartnett, a Chief Investment Strategist at Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) echoed similar views, stating that 5% Treasury Yields could <a href="https://benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45317301/5-treasury-yields-could-force-trump-to-slash-tariffs-in-q2-says-bofas-hartnett">push the U.S. Government</a> to walk back on its protectionist trade policies. 
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President Donald Trump has significantly reduced tariffs on Chinese imports as the United States enters a 90-day period of trade negotiations with China, according to a May 12 executive order.
What Happened: The order decreases the de minimis tariff rate on low-value Chinese imports from 120% to 54%, effective May 14. 
Additionally, the planned increase of the per-postal-item duty from $100 to $200, originally scheduled for June 1, has been suspended. The executive order also lowers general Chinese import tariffs to 10% by suspending 24% from the previously imposed rate for the 90-day negotiation period.
Trump justified these reductions by stating that China has taken &#8220;significant steps to remedy non-reciprocal trade arrangements&#8221; by entering discussions with the United States to address &#8220;the lack of trade reciprocity in our economic relationship and our resulting national and economic security concerns.&#8221; 
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Why It Matters: The tariff adjustments represent a significant shift in Trump&#8217;s trade strategy that previously targeted Chinese e-commerce platforms like Temu owned by PDD Holdings Inc &#8211; ADR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>) and Shein, after closing the de minimis exemption that had allowed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/retail-sales/25/04/44714336/temu-shein-brace-for-impact-as-trumps-tariff-torpedo-blows-up-the-800-loophole">goods valued under $800 </a>to enter the United States duty-free. 
The earlier crackdown had substantial ripple effects across digital advertising markets, with Sensor Tower reporting that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45190742/meta-google-snap-set-to-lose-billions-in-ad-revenue-from-chinese-sellers-as-trump-closes-de-minimis-loophole-report">Temu reduced its average daily U.S. advertising</a> spend by 31% between March and mid-April. 
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