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GameStop Corp is a U.S. multichannel video game, consumer electronics, and services retailer. The company operates across Europe, Canada, Australia, and the United States. The company sells new and second-hand video game hardware, physical and digital video game software, and video game accessories, mainly through GameStop, EB Games, and Micromania stores and international e-commerce sites. The majority of sales are from the United States. The company categorizes its products in three categories: Hardware and accessories, Software, and Collectibles. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of Hardware and accessories products.

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An investor on Reddit&#8217;s <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/stocks/comments/1lsjmb4/is_holding_individual_stocks_worth_the_stress/">r/stocks</a> recently asked a question that hit home for many people: &#8220;Is holding individual stocks worth the stress anymore?&#8221;
&#8220;I used to think I could beat the market by picking my own stocks,&#8221; the person wrote. &#8220;But between earnings roulette, random macro shocks, and hype cycles, I&#8217;m starting to feel like just holding VTI/VT is the move.&#8221;&nbsp;
VTI refers to the Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTI#NYSE">VTI</a>), and VT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VT#NYSE">VT</a>) refers to the Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF. These are total market index funds that aim to mirror the performance of the entire U.S. or global stock markets, offering <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/what-is-a-broad-based-index-fund">broad diversification with minimal effort</a>.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Growing Preference For Passive Investing</h2>
Many Redditors agreed, saying they had already switched to passive index funds because picking individual stocks was just too stressful and time-consuming. One user replied, &#8220;If it is stressful, don&#8217;t. VTI is pretty stable by comparison.&#8221;
Another added, &#8220;I feel like I have a second job babysitting my portfolio. I wish there were another way. Maybe this is it.&#8221;
The r/Bogleheads approach was heavily referenced throughout the thread. Named after Vanguard founder John Bogle, this <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43730981/the-man-who-founded-vanguard-and-his-7-investing-principles">investing philosophy</a> emphasizes long-term, low-cost, passive investing—typically through broad-market index funds—and encourages <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/04/44773665/time-in-the-market-do-investors-actually-adhere">avoiding market timing</a> or frequent trading.&nbsp;
&#8220;Just become a Boglehead and call it good. No guesswork, just long-term gains,&#8221; one comment said. Several investors pointed out that most <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/44016490/21-year-old-pro-investor-challenges-dave-ramsey-show-hosts-on-index-funds-vs-mutual-funds-80-of-mutual-funds-dont-beat-the-market">professional stock pickers</a> don&#8217;t outperform the market consistently, so regular investors have an even steeper hill to climb.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Still, Many Can&#8217;t Let Go Of Stock Picking</h2>
Even with all the warnings, some people still think picking individual stocks is worth it if you&#8217;re willing to put in the time and have the right mindset. &#8220;I pick individual stocks for fun,&#8221; one person said. &#8220;As long as you&#8217;re not buying risky/sh&#x2A;tty stocks, you&#8217;ll make money.&#8221;
Some shared massive gains from choosing the right names at the right time. One investor said their investments in Palantir Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) and Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) had more than quadrupled in value over the past three years. Another claimed they&#8217;re &#8220;up 700%&#8221; on AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASTS#NASDAQ">ASTS</a>) and have more than tripled their net worth in the last two years.
But not everyone trusts that these results are repeatable. &#8220;The best analysts can&#8217;t do it consistently on a long timeframe,&#8221; one person wrote. &#8220;But you&#8217;re probably better than them because you made one good pick?&#8221;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Hybrid Strategy Gets Traction</h2>
Many investors in the thread advocated for a middle-ground approach. One described their approach as 90% passive investing, 5% allocated to unconventional assets such as gold, GameStop (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), and bitcoin, and the remaining 5% in actively managed stocks. &#8220;I find having a small basket of stocks allows me to learn quite a bit about the companies.&#8221;
Another added, &#8220;The passive allocation does the heavy lifting, and the other 10% scratches the itch to be active.&#8221;
There&#8217;s also a psychological angle. One investor admitted, &#8220;If you&#8217;re stressed holding stocks at all-time highs, I wouldn&#8217;t be in the market.&#8221;
Some described stock picking as a rewarding hobby. &#8220;I like knowing and believing in the names I hold. Even in periods of underperformance, I don&#8217;t sweat it.&#8221;
Whether to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/active-vs-passive-investing">invest passively or actively</a> depends on each investor&#8217;s goals, temperament and willingness to put in the time. There's no one-size-fits-all approach, but knowing your limits may be just as important as knowing the market.
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Investor Used To Believe They Could Beat The Market By Picking Stocks. Now They Ask 'Is Holding Individual Stocks Worth The Stress Anymore?'

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on GameStop (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</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 GME, 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 10 uncommon options trades for GameStop.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 40% bullish and 60%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $283,014, and 6 are calls, for a total amount of $183,225.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $10.0 to $115.0 for GameStop over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for GameStop options trades today is 4047.78 with a total volume of 1,064.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for GameStop's big money trades within a strike price range of $10.0 to $115.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>GameStop Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751464911_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</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 align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/17/27</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$2.31</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$77.5K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td align="right">250</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/17/27</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$2.31</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$77.1K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td align="right">500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$92.15</td>
<td>$90.4</td>
<td>$91.03</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$72.8K</td>
<td>2</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$5.35</td>
<td>$5.55</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$55.5K</td>
<td>14.0K</td>
<td align="right">109</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$14.45</td>
<td>$13.3</td>
<td>$14.15</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$36.7K</td>
<td>17</td>
<td align="right">26</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About GameStop</h3>
GameStop Corp is a U.S. multichannel video game, consumer electronics, and services retailer. The company operates across Europe, Canada, Australia, and the United States. The company sells new and second-hand video game hardware, physical and digital video game software, and video game accessories, mainly through GameStop, EB Games, and Micromania stores and international e-commerce sites. The majority of sales are from the United States. The company categorizes its products in three categories: Hardware and accessories, Software, and Collectibles. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of Hardware and accessories products.
Having examined the options trading patterns of GameStop, 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 GameStop</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 827,589, with GME's price up by 1.51%, positioned at $24.04.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 69 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About GameStop</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $13.5.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Wedbush downgraded its action to Underperform with a price target of $13. 
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Public companies continued to expand their Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) holdings at a faster pace than <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-spot-bitcoin-etfs">exchange-traded funds</a> (ETFs) for the third consecutive quarter, signaling a growing corporate interest in holding Bitcoin directly.
What Happened: Data from Bitcoin Treasuries shows that public companies acquired approximately 131,000 BTC in the second quarter of 2025, marking an 18% increase in their total Bitcoin holdings, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/01/public-companies-bought-more-bitcoin-than-etfs-did-for-the-third-quarter-in-a-row.html">according</a> to CNBC.
By comparison, ETFs added around 111,000 BTC during the same period, reflecting an 8% rise.
Analysts note that corporate Bitcoin buyers are often motivated by a different set of priorities than institutional ETF investors. 
According to Nick Marie, head of research at Ecoinometrics, while ETF investors seek exposure to Bitcoin's price movements, companies acquiring Bitcoin for their treasuries are focused on long-term accumulation to enhance shareholder value.
Marie highlighted that corporate Bitcoin holdings grew 4% in April, despite market volatility triggered by President Donald Trump's tariff announcements.
ETFs, by contrast, saw only a 2% increase during the same period. 
He added that for these companies, the price of Bitcoin is not the primary driver, what matters is building substantial reserves that appeal to indirect Bitcoin investors.
ETFs remain the largest single holders of Bitcoin, with combined assets exceeding 1.4 million BTC, accounting for roughly 6.8% of the cryptocurrency's fixed supply. 
Public companies currently hold about 855,000 BTC, or 4% of total supply.
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Why It Matters: The shift in buying patterns comes amid a more favorable regulatory climate for crypto under the Trump administration. 
In March, President Trump signed an executive order establishing a U.S. Bitcoin reserve, a move widely seen as solidifying Bitcoin's place in the financial system. 
The last time ETFs outpaced corporate treasuries in Bitcoin accumulation was in the third quarter of 2024.
Several notable companies joined the Bitcoin treasury trend in the second quarter. 
GameStop (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) approved Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset in March. 
KindlyMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NAKAW#NASDAQ">NAKAW</a>), a healthcare firm, merged with Nakamoto, a Bitcoin investment company founded by David Bailey. 
ProCap (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCAPU#NASDAQ">PCAPU</a>), led by investor Anthony Pompliano, began purchasing Bitcoin and is preparing to go public via a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC).
Strategy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), formerly known as MicroStrategy, remains the largest corporate Bitcoin holder with about 597,000 BTC. Bitcoin miner Mara Holdings is the second-largest, holding close to 50,000 BTC. 
Ben Werkman, chief investment officer at Swan Bitcoin, said Strategy's scale will be difficult for other companies to match, particularly given the liquidity surrounding its stock. 
Smaller Bitcoin treasury companies, however, could offer attractive risk-reward opportunities for investors looking to capitalize on earlier growth phases.
Marie suggested the number of companies following the Bitcoin treasury strategy could decline over the next decade. 
He explained that as more firms adopt this approach, the unique appeal may diminish, especially if Bitcoin becomes more accessible to traditional investors without the need for intermediaries.
Werkman noted that Bitcoin treasury companies offer a distinct advantage for investors seeking to outperform Bitcoin's price: the ability to leverage capital markets to accumulate additional Bitcoin. 
He also pointed out that some companies may eventually convert their treasury holdings to Bitcoin without adopting the aggressive, leveraged strategy that has defined Strategy's approach.
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Anthony Pompliano's newly launched company, ProCap BTC, LLC, leapfrogged GameStop Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) holdings after bagging another big BTC stash on Wednesday.
What happened: In an X post, well-known entrepreneur and investor Pompliano highlighted data from a Bitcoin holdings tracking site that placed his firm above the video game retailer.
ProCap bought 1,208 BTC at an average price of $105,977, following a purchase of 3,724 BTC a day earlier. Its reserve has swelled to 4,932 BTC, worth $532 million at current prices. GameStop's treasury had 4,710 BTC, worth $508 million, as of this writing.
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&mdash; Anthony Pompliano &#x1f32a; (@APompliano) <a href="https://twitter.com/APompliano/status/1937877415671316923?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 25, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Procap climbed to 13th place in the list, although considerably behind MARA Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) and Riot Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>), which hopped on the Bitcoin treasury bandwagon much earlier.
Michael Saylor's Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) was sitting pretty at the top with 592,345 BTC, worth nearly $64 billion.
"The race is on to acquire as many Bitcoin as possible," Pompliano said in the post.
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Why It Matters: Pompliano's firm started buying BTC within 24 hours of announcing a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/06/46087988/anthony-pompliano-says-companies-following-michael-saylors-playbook-may-have-raised-large-s">$1 billion business combination</a> and over $750 million in fundraising, claiming a unique structure that allows it to buy the leading cryptocurrency immediately after raising funds.
The company is set to merge with Columbus Circle Capital I Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCCM#NASDAQ">CCCM</a>) as part of a special purpose acquisition deal and go public under the name ProCap Financial, Inc.
Price Action:&nbsp; At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $107,894.79, up 1.38% in the last 24 hours, 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>.
Shares of CCCM were up 1.57% in after-hours trading after sliding 5.09% to $10.82 during Wednesday's regular trading session.
Looking for the best cryptocurrency stocks for your portfolio?&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings</a>&nbsp;can help identify the high-performing ones across Momentum, Quality, Growth, and Value categories.
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Anthony Pompliano's Company May Have Bought More Bitcoin Than GameStop, But Michael Saylor's Strategy And MARA Still Reign Supreme

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. 
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>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/27/25</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$26.5K</td>
<td>17.0K</td>
<td>87.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$41.9K</td>
<td>10.8K</td>
<td>562</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$27.7K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>498</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>442</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>F</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$32.6K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
<td>433</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAVA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$26.4K</td>
<td>41</td>
<td>12</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on June 27, 2025. Parties traded 58 contract(s) at a $350.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.5K, with a price of $460.0 per contract. There were 17006 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 87736 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 115 day(s) on October 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 127 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.9K, with a price of $330.0 per contract. There were 10862 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 562 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 52 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 360 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.7K, with a price of $77.0 per contract. There were 2045 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 498 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 24 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.2K, with a price of $842.0 per contract. There were 2196 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 442 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For F (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 150 day(s) on November 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 430 contract(s) at a $11.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.6K, with a price of $76.0 per contract. There were 4629 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 433 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CAVA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAVA#NYSE">CAVA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 542 day(s) on December 18, 2026. Parties traded 12 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.4K, with a price of $2200.0 per contract. There were 41 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 12 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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6 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

GameStop (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 67.1% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 80.97%. Currently, GameStop has a market capitalization of $10.46 billion. 
Buying $100 In GME: If an investor had bought $100 of GME stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $1,925.26 today based on a price of $23.38 for GME at the time of writing.
<h3>GameStop's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750369511_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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If You Invested $100 In This Stock 5 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

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 Consumer Discretionary 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>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$492.7K</td>
<td>14.3K</td>
<td>110.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/27/25</td>
<td>$212.50</td>
<td>$95.4K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$331.5K</td>
<td>19.4K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$3.00</td>
<td>$43.0K</td>
<td>15.8K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$49.4K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>791</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WRD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$27.5K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td>51</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BKNG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$5220.00</td>
<td>$26.6K</td>
<td>31</td>
<td>43</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>URBN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$72.7K</td>
<td>100</td>
<td>28</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 1471 contract(s) at a $320.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 43 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $492.7K, with a price of $335.0 per contract. There were 14390 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 110048 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on June 27, 2025. Parties traded 303 contract(s) at a $212.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $95.4K, with a price of $319.0 per contract. There were 2202 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3688 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 57 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 2646 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $331.5K, with a price of $125.0 per contract. There were 19488 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2680 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $3.00 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 $43.0K, with a price of $43.0 per contract. There were 15874 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1473 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 57 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 166 contract(s) at a $23.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.4K, with a price of $298.0 per contract. There were 5312 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 791 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WRD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WRD#NASDAQ">WRD</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 120 day(s) on October 17, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $12.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.5K, with a price of $550.0 per contract. There were 5040 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 51 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 19 contract(s) at a $5220.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.6K, with a price of $1400.0 per contract. There were 31 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 43 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For URBN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URBN#NASDAQ">URBN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 211 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 27 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 27 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $72.7K, with a price of $2696.0 per contract. There were 100 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 28 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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8 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

GameStop Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) shares were trading up approximately 2.7% at $23.61 Wednesday afternoon as investors continue to digest news of the company&#8217;s major new capital infusion. The move has recently fueled speculation that the company will use the funds to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/06/45912870/gamestops-bitcoin-strategy-draws-skepticism-amid-1-75b-debt-offering">purchase more</a> Bitcoin.
What To Know: According to a <a href="https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/1326380/000132638025000055/gme-20250611.htm">Form 8-K filing</a> with the Securities and Exchange Commission late Tuesday, the video game retailer has completed a private offering of $2.25 billion in convertible senior notes.
The unsecured notes, which carry a 0.00% interest rate and mature in 2032, have provided GameStop with net proceeds of roughly $2.23 billion. The company stated the funds are earmarked for general corporate purposes, which could include investments or strategic acquisitions consistent with its investment policy.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/06/45935585/gamestop-highlights-trading-cards-as-next-growth-segment-at-annual-meeting-not-bitcoin">GameStop Highlights Trading Cards As Next Growth Segment At Annual Meeting, Not Bitcoin</a>
The notes are <a href="https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/1326380/000132638025000055/gme-20250611.htm">convertible</a> into common stock at an initial price of approximately $28.91 per share. This represents a 32.5% premium over the stock&#8217;s volume-weighted average price on June 12, and sits well above its current price. The company may not redeem the notes prior to June 20, 2029.
This strategic move meanwhile provides GameStop with a substantial cash war chest as it navigates its ongoing business transformation. GameStop recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/45893917/gamestop-stock-is-tumbling-after-hours-heres-why">said </a>it used cash to purchase 4,710 Bitcoin subsequent to the end of the first quarter.
Related Link: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/06/45912870/gamestops-bitcoin-strategy-draws-skepticism-amid-1-75b-debt-offering">GameStop&#8217;s Bitcoin Strategy Draws Skepticism Amid $1.75B Debt Offering</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy GME Stock</h2>
Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. 
For example, in GameStop&#8217;s case, it is in the Consumer Discretionary sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.
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GameStop Stock Is Rising Wednesday: What's Going On?

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 Consumer Discretionary 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>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$36.9K</td>
<td>42.3K</td>
<td>101.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XPEV</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$454.9K</td>
<td>24.9K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$185.0K</td>
<td>10.5K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$33.4K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>594</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EBAY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$101.5K</td>
<td>577</td>
<td>350</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$27.1K</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DKS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td>227</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$29.2K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>220</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$27.8K</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>219</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$27.9K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>105</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 185 contract(s) at a $330.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.9K, with a price of $198.0 per contract. There were 42332 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 101291 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For XPEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 30 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 4999 contract(s) at a $18.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $454.9K, with a price of $91.0 per contract. There were 24986 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5047 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $185.0K, with a price of $185.0 per contract. There were 10568 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2062 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 212 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.4K, with a price of $1670.0 per contract. There were 3708 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 594 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding EBAY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 275 day(s) on March 20, 2026. Parties traded 350 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $101.5K, with a price of $290.0 per contract. There were 577 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 350 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 15 day(s) on July 3, 2025. Parties traded 150 contract(s) at a $31.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.1K, with a price of $181.0 per contract. There were 32 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 300 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DKS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKS#NYSE">DKS</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 93 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 70 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.2K, with a price of $360.0 per contract. There were 4140 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 227 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $9.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.2K, with a price of $1464.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 220 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 184 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 52 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.8K, with a price of $535.0 per contract. There were 20 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 219 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MCD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 93 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 12 contract(s) at a $310.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.9K, with a price of $2330.0 per contract. There were 1080 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 105 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>. 
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Despite substantial Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) accumulation by companies and ETFs, prices have yet to rise significantly. However, an expert believes that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/25/06/45990339/michael-saylors-strategy-nears-600000-bitcoin-after-1-billion-buy-funded-by-high-yield-ipo-says-td-cowen-sees-very-safe-upside">treasury-focused companies</a> may need to maintain a minimum BTC holding to ensure long-term survival.
What Happened: Crypto investor and The Big Bitcoin Book co-author Fred Krueger sparked conversation on Tuesday with a bold analogy &#8211; Bitcoin treasury companies are like sharks; they must keep moving (buying) to survive.
In his X <a href="https://x.com/dotkrueger/status/1935024579153641860">post</a>, Krueger said these companies need to purchase 10,000 BTC every month just to maintain strategic momentum. &#8220;If they stop, the strategy fails,&#8221; he added, likening the aggressive Bitcoin acquisition behaviour to a feeding frenzy that persists regardless of price levels.
He pointed to Michael Saylor's BTC accumulation strategy for his company Strategy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), which has involved purchasing at least 10,000 BTC every two months since 2024, as a blueprint being emulated.
BitcoinTreasuries.net data shows 3.44 million BTC is held across various entities, including public/private companies, ETFs, custodians, governments, and smart contracts. ETFs and funds now hold the largest share, followed by public companies and governments. Over the past 30 days, BTC held in treasuries rose 3.9%.
The BTC held by tracked entities increased by 28 BTC in the past month, with 236 BTC now held across these institutional wallets.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/06/45957567/bitcoin-ethereum-lead-1-9-billion-digital-asset-inflows-amid-global-tensions-coinshares-finds">Bitcoin, Ethereum Lead $1.9 Billion Digital Asset Inflows Amid Global Tensions, CoinShares Finds</a>
Why It Matters: Despite aggressive accumulation by institutions, Bitcoin's price hasn't budged significantly. In an X <a href="https://x.com/DaanCrypto/status/1934996798092759462">post</a> on Tuesday, Daan Crypto Trades noted that Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw over $5 billion in inflows last month. This includes $2.2 billion from Saylor's Strategy, and another $2 billion+ from firms like GameStop (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>). 
Despite this more than $10 billion institutional demand, Bitcoin's price remains flat, Daan called it a &#8220;double-edged sword.&#8221; If inflows persist, supply could be exhausted, making it bullish. But if inflows slow, it may mark a local top, as seen in past ETF-driven cycles.
Another trader, Jelle, <a href="https://x.com/CryptoJelleNL/status/1935266770287300879" target="_blank" rel="noopener">highlighted </a>a string of corporate buyers over the past week: U.S.-based F Street announced daily Bitcoin purchases, targeting a total investment of $10 million, and Sweden-based H100 Group secured $10 million to purchase BTC.
Singapore-based Davis Commodities announced plans to purchase $12 million worth of BTC and UK-based TAO Alpha completed a 5 million GBP raise to purchase BTC, kickstarting a new BTC treasury policy.
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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 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 Consumer Discretionary 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>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$26.2K</td>
<td>15.0K</td>
<td>74.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$1.6 million</td>
<td>10.0K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$145.0K</td>
<td>12.7K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/17/27</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$51.8K</td>
<td>64.8K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PENN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$74.8K</td>
<td>9.7K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ABNB</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$51.4K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>310</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$50.5K</td>
<td>12.2K</td>
<td>198</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$30.6K</td>
<td>580</td>
<td>190</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$32.4K</td>
<td>108</td>
<td>65</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$44.8K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
<td>45</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 35 contract(s) at a $320.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.2K, with a price of $750.0 per contract. There were 15077 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 74831 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For EAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAT#NYSE">EAT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 213 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 2900 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 63 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $1.6 million, with a price of $570.0 per contract. There were 10004 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6015 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $145.0K, with a price of $145.0 per contract. There were 12727 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3064 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 913 day(s) on December 17, 2027. Parties traded 700 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.8K, with a price of $74.0 per contract. There were 64843 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2207 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PENN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 94 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 748 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $74.8K, with a price of $100.0 per contract. There were 9762 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1002 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ABNB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 31 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 271 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 36 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.4K, with a price of $187.0 per contract. There were 1010 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 310 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RIVN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 577 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 180 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.5K, with a price of $281.0 per contract. There were 12232 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 198 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 94 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 40 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.6K, with a price of $765.0 per contract. There were 580 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 190 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LULU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 549 day(s) on December 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 8 contract(s) at a $280.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.4K, with a price of $4050.0 per contract. There were 108 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 65 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 185 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $225.00 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 $44.8K, with a price of $1795.0 per contract. There were 4745 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 45 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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GameStop's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) short percent of float has fallen 4.12% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 47.49 million shares sold short, which is 11.63% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.63 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>GameStop Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750172433_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for GameStop has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing GameStop's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, GameStop's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.16%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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GameStop Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) has agreed to pay $4.5 million to its customers following allegations of privacy law violations. The gaming retailer was accused of sharing personal customer information with Facebook without consent.
What Happened: GameStop Corp is gearing up to distribute millions to its customers to settle a class action lawsuit. The lawsuit accused the company of violating&nbsp;the federal Video Privacy Protection&nbsp;Act (VPPA) by allegedly sharing sensitive customer data with Facebook.
The gaming retailer is specifically accused of implementing&nbsp;a Facebook tracking pixel on&nbsp;its website. This pixel allegedly sent customer&#8217;s personal information, including details of video game purchases, to Facebook without their knowledge or consent.
The settlement, which totals $4.5 million, applies to individuals&nbsp;who purchased a game from&nbsp;GameStop&#8217;s online store between August 18th, 2020, and April 17th, 2025. 
To qualify for the settlement, customers must have been Facebook members&nbsp;and maintained a public Facebook&nbsp;profile using their real name at the time of purchase.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/25/06/45897204/gamestop-themed-crypto-skyrockets-over-500-after-retailer-announces-1-75-billion-investment-plan">GameStop-Themed Crypto Skyrockets Over 500% After Retailer Announces $1.75 Billion Investment Plan</a>
While the exact number of affected customers is not yet known, the settlement suggests that hundreds of thousands of customers may be eligible for compensation. Affected&nbsp;customers are set to receive&nbsp;up to $5 cash or&nbsp;a $10 voucher.
Despite agreeing to the settlement, GameStop has not admitted to any wrongdoing. The company has, however, committed to permanently removing&nbsp;the tracking pixel to prevent&nbsp;future unauthorized data sharing.
Why It Matters: This settlement highlights the increasing scrutiny on companies to ensure they adhere to privacy laws and respect customer data. 
As consumers become more aware of their digital rights, companies like GameStop are being held accountable for their data practices. 
This case serves as a reminder for businesses to review their data sharing practices and ensure they are in line with legal requirements.
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Benzinga examined the prospects for <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">many investors' favorite stocks</a> over the last week — here's a look at some of our top stories.
Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East — especially the Israel‑Iran conflict — and unexpectedly soft U.S. inflation data produced choppy market action this week. The S&amp;P 500 pulled back from all‑time highs as oil jumped above $70, marking its largest weekly gain in years.
Energy stocks led sector gains amid rising oil, while gold and silver rallied on demand for havens. Oracle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) stood out, climbing 20% after strong earnings. The U.S. dollar dipped to a three-year low against major currencies.
Looking ahead, investors are watching the Federal Reserve's upcoming meeting and U.S.–China trade discussions. Any change in rate guidance or geopolitical escalation could significantly sway market sentiment in the near term.
Benzinga provides daily reports on the stocks most popular with investors. Here are a few of this past week's most bullish and bearish posts that are worth another look.

The Bulls
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/health-care/25/06/45927918/zepbound-put-eli-lilly-on-top-now-its-next-big-move-could-supercharge-the-stock">"Zepbound put Eli Lilly on top — now its next big move could supercharge the stock"</a>, by Surbhi Jain, reports that JPMorgan sees continued upside for Eli Lilly and Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) as strong Zepbound prescription growth positions the company for even greater gains from upcoming Orforglipron data, with the franchise projected to generate $79 billion in sales by 2030.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/06/45909275/trumps-nuclear-play-fuels-oklos-stock-boom-and-the-ride">"Trump's nuclear play fuels Oklo's 566% stock boom — and the ride may be far from over"</a>, by Surbhi Jain, reports that Oklo Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKLO#NYSE">OKLO</a>) shares surged 566% over the past year, fueled by Donald Trump's executive order accelerating nuclear development and a Pentagon microreactor contract, while bullish technicals suggest momentum may continue despite overbought signals.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45885805/nvidias-jensen-huang-sparks-quantum-stock-frenzy">"Nvidia's Jensen Huang sparks quantum stock frenzy"</a>, by Erica Kollmann, reports that Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) CEO Jensen Huang declared quantum computing has reached an "inflection point," sparking sharp rallies in quantum stocks like Quantum Computing Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUBT#NASDAQ">QUBT</a>) and Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>).
For additional bullish calls of the past week, check out the following:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/06/45893773/oracle-q4-earnings-revenue-eps-beat-estimates-cloud-infrastructure-growth-expected-to-accelerate-with-demand-skyrocketing">Oracle Q4 Earnings: Revenue, EPS Beat Estimates, Cloud Infrastructure Growth Expected To Accelerate With Demand ‘Skyrocketing'</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/45915485/rh-stock-surges-on-q1-earnings-beat-despite-worst-housing-market-in-50-years">RH Stock Surges On Q1 Earnings Beat Despite ‘Worst Housing Market' In 50 Years</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/45902627/us-listed-chinese-tech-and-ev-stocks-slide-as-trump-confirms-china-trade-deal">US Listed Chinese Tech And EV Stocks Slide As Trump Confirms China Trade Deal</a>

The Bears
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst-color/25/06/45888833/mcdonalds-just-got-hammered-by-weight-loss-drugs-twice">"McDonald's just got hammered by weight‑loss drugs — twice"</a>, by Piero Cingari, reports that McDonald's Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) could lose as much as 28 million annual visits — equal to $481.5 million in revenue — due to appetite‑suppressing GLP‑1 drugs, prompting a rare double downgrade to Sell as analysts warn of a potentially cumulative 10% hit to sales.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst-color/25/06/45888497/bitcoin-probably-wont-fix-gamestops-troubles">"Bitcoin probably won't fix GameStop's troubles"</a>, by Chris Katje, reports that Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter maintains an Underperform rating on GameStop Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), warning that its Bitcoin investment could add valuation volatility while its core video game business shows "no potential for a rebound."
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/short-ideas/25/06/45910389/short-seller-says-applovin-is-desperate-and-doomed-shares-slide">"Short seller says AppLovin is ‘desperate and doomed,' shares slide"</a>, by Surbhi Jain, reports that a noted short seller labeled AppLovin Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) "desperate and doomed" — citing inflated marketing costs and slowing user growth — prompting a sharp share price decline.
For more bearish takes, be sure to see these posts:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/06/45872191/gitlab-stock-drops-after-q1-report-q2-revenue-guidance-below-estimate">GitLab Stock Drops After Q1 Report, Q2 Revenue Guidance Below Estimate</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/45873964/steel-stocks-slide-on-potential-us-mexico-tariff-deal-report">Steel Stocks Slide On Potential US-Mexico Tariff Deal: Report</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/06/45893129/stock-of-the-day-is-nrg-energy-losing-steam-chart-pattern-signals-trouble-ahead">Stock Of The Day: Is NRG Energy Losing Steam? Chart Pattern Signals Trouble Ahead</a>

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Video game retailer GameStop Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) recognizes <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/06/45872536/gamestop-q1-earnings-revenue-misses-despite-collectibles-growth-eps-beats-retailer-adds-4710-bitcoin">its gaming business</a> is under pressure and is turning to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) and trading cards as its next growth segments.
What Happened: At the company&#8217;s annual meeting, GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen highlighted how the first quarter was the company's first profitable Q1 since 2019. Cohen said this came from reducing costs, closing unprofitable stores and "focusing on the core fundamentals of the business," as <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/gamestop-to-double-down-on-high-margin-potential-trading-cards-pokmon-tgc-and-the-like-a-natural-extension-of-our-existing-business">reported </a>by IGN.
One item quickly becoming a core fundamental is trading cards.
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"We are focusing on trading cards as a natural extension of our existing business," Cohen said. "The trading card market – whether it's sports, Pokémon, or collectibles, is aligned with our heritage – it first our trading model, it appeals to our core customer base, and it's deeply embedded in physical retail."
Cohen said trading cards have "high margin potential" and are a "logical expansion."
GameStop recently purchased 4,710 Bitcoin as part of a new treasury reserve strategy, signaling its commitment to holding the cryptocurrency—an area where investors expect further activity.
Shares declined on news of a planned $1.75 billion <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/45905997/gamestop-stock-is-facing-selling-pressure-thursday-whats-going-on">private senior note offering</a>, overshadowing a mixed first-quarter report. Revenue came in at $732.4 million, missing the $754.2 million Street estimate. While hardware and software sales declined year-over-year, collectibles revenue rose to $211.5 million.
Despite the revenue miss, GameStop posted a surprise profit. Earnings per share of 17 cents beat expectations of four cents. Operating income hit $27.5 million—up from a $55 million loss a year ago—while adjusted net income surged to $83.1 million, compared to a loss of $36.7 million in the prior year's first quarter.
Why It's Important: GameStop's focus on collectibles has some investors believing the company could be a takeover target.
However, on Friday, trading card grading company PSA told Cllct Media that it had no plans to acquire GameStop.
For those who forgot, Collectors CEO Nat Turner joined GameStop's board of directors <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/11/42047265/gamestop-adds-nat-turner-to-board-does-the-move-show-bigger-bet-on-trading-cards-grading">back in November.</a> Collectors is the owner of PSA and previously signed a collaboration with GameStop to be an authorized PSA dealer.
PSA denied a potential acquisition. However, the company&#8217;s growth in trading cards could create value for GameStop and bring in a slight buyout multiple for potential companies in the trading card and collectibles space that could capitalize on the company&#8217;s retail footprint.
Trading cards are also the lone segment that Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter sees as a positive for the company.
"GameStop's foray into the trading card business appears to be the only recent business venture to see modest success," Pachter said in a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst-color/25/06/45888497/bitcoin-probably-wont-fix-gamestops-troubles">recent investor note.</a>
The analyst maintained an Underperform rating on GameStop with a $13.50 price target.
Price Action: GameStop closed at $22.14 for the week compared to a 52-week trading range of $18.73 to $35.81. The stock was down 26% during the week.
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GameStop Highlights Trading Cards As Next Growth Segment At Annual Meeting, Not Bitcoin

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 Consumer Discretionary 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>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/13/25</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$34.9K</td>
<td>24.1K</td>
<td>156.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NCLH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$900.3K</td>
<td>26.6K</td>
<td>11.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$25.9K</td>
<td>22.9K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$77.7K</td>
<td>603</td>
<td>973</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/13/25</td>
<td>$29.50</td>
<td>$42.1K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>478</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$32.0K</td>
<td>602</td>
<td>288</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XPEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$63.6K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>126</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/11/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$69.5K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LOW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$48.0K</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WWW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$51.5K</td>
<td>50</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $330.00 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 $34.9K, with a price of $346.0 per contract. There were 24107 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 156757 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NCLH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 98 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 7320 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $900.3K, with a price of $123.0 per contract. There were 26627 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11816 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 35 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 309 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.9K, with a price of $84.0 per contract. There were 22941 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3352 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 161 day(s) on November 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 60 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $77.7K, with a price of $1295.0 per contract. There were 603 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 973 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 62 contract(s) at a $29.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.1K, with a price of $680.0 per contract. There were 2716 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 478 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 7 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $290.00 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 $32.0K, with a price of $1635.0 per contract. There were 602 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 288 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding XPEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 217 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 120 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $63.6K, with a price of $530.0 per contract. There were 1834 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 126 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 28 day(s) on July 11, 2025. Parties traded 49 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $69.5K, with a price of $1420.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 100 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LOW (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOW#NYSE">LOW</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 280 day(s) on March 20, 2026. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $170.00 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 $48.0K, with a price of $480.0 per contract. There were 12 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 100 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WWW (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WWW#NYSE">WWW</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $7.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.5K, with a price of $1030.0 per contract. There were 50 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 50 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.

NCLH

10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

GameStop estimates that the net proceeds from the offering will be approximately $2.23 billion (or approximately $2.68 billion if the initial purchaser exercises its option to purchase additional notes in full), after deducting the initial purchaser's discount and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by GameStop.
GameStop intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including making investments in a manner consistent with GameStop's Investment Policy and potential acquisitions.

Reported Earlier, GameStop To Raise $2.25B From 0.00% Convertible Notes Due 2032, With Net Proceeds Targeted For Corporate Investments

As a new GameStop Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) ETF has made its debut, retail traders and investors have raised alarms about market distortion and potential misuse by institutional players.
What Happened: Platforms such as Reddit and X are abuzz with concerns regarding a new ETF being created to track GameStop, which is set to make its debut on the bourses on Tuesday.
The fund, created by the Bitwise Funds Trust, will trade under the ticker $IGME, and according <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1928561/000121390025052046/ea0244774-02_497k.htm">to</a> SEC filings, it will not track GameStop through direct share ownership, but rather via derivatives.
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This raises concerns of potential misuse, as it deals with a &#8220;meme&#8221; stock that has been at the center of the infamous tussle between retail traders and Wall Street bigwigs. According to the fund's prospectus, the strategy involves options-based exposure via covered calls, rather than holding GME shares outright.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">June 9, 2025: Another <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24GME&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$GME</a> ETF ( <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24IGME&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$IGME</a> ) coming on-line tomorrow. Note: It is an ETF that will only have exposure to <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24GME&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$GME</a> via Calls &amp; Puts. No shares involved. &quot;The covered call strategy utilized by the Fund is "synthetic" because the Fund's exposure to the price return of GME… <a href="https://t.co/LqkVr5dEXA">pic.twitter.com/LqkVr5dEXA</a>
&mdash; DirtΞvader (@EvaderDirt) <a href="https://twitter.com/EvaderDirt/status/1931799944052035958?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
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&#8220;Because such exposure is synthetic, it is possible that the Fund's participation in the price return of GME may not be as precise as if the Fund were directly holding shares,&#8221; Bitwise mentions <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1928561/000121390025052046/ea0244774-02_497k.htm">in</a> its summary prospectus filed with the SEC. 
Retail traders on social media have questioned whether such ETFs are tools for circumventing share-based accountability, especially as borrow fees for GME spike and failures-to-deliver (FTDs) remain elevated.
&#x2A;Borrow Fees &#8211; This refers to the fee that short-sellers pay when borrowing securities, which they then sell to take a position against a particular stock. The fee for this varies depending on the short interest in a stock, and in the case of GameStop, it is now at 0.3506% <a href="https://companiesmarketcap.com/gamestop/cost-to-borrow/">on</a> Interactive Brokers Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBKR#NASDAQ">IBKR</a>), having reached as high as 110% in May 2022.
&#x2A;Failures-To-Deliver &#8211; This occurs when someone buys or sells a stock, but the actual shares don't show up on time to complete the trade. FTDs commonly occur due to &#8220;naked short-selling,&#8221; a practice in which short-sellers don&#8217;t actually borrow shares before selling them, thus flooding the market with synthetic supply.
This comes just months following the debut of T-Rex 2X Long GME Daily Target ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GMEU#BATS">GMEU</a>), another fund that began with 10,000 shares of Gamestop, before swapping to a derivatives-based approach, likely a Total Return Swap.
Retail traders and investors, however, believe that these instruments are made to serve Wall Street more than Main Street. &#8220;I can't help but wonder if the real reason that this instrument was made was for creation and redemption misuse by Authorized Participants,&#8221; said @sboho on X.
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&mdash; jake2b (@sboho) <a href="https://twitter.com/sboho/status/1915446964097081497?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2025</a></blockquote>
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According <a href="https://jacobslevycenter.wharton.upenn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/ETF-Short-Interest-and-Failures-to-Deliver.pdf">to</a> a paper by Richard B. Evans of the University of Virginia, these concerns by retail investors aren&#8217;t entirely unfounded, since ETFs are responsible for nearly 78% of FTDs in U.S. equities. 
The paper also identifies how Authorized Participants routinely engage in &#8220;operational shorting,&#8221; which refers to intentionally delaying ETF share creation or delivery, which, while used for certain arbitrage strategies, is ripe for misuse. 
Bitwise has responded to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga&#8217;s</a> request for a comment, stating that &#8220;asset managers are prohibited from commenting on prospective ETF launches in the time between filing and launch,&#8221; and hence, they have no comment to add regarding this.
Why It Matters: Several leading analysts and market experts have since echoed similar views, with investment manager James Chanos of Kynikos Associates sarcastically referring to single-stock ETFs, calling their &#8220;high fees and reset risks&#8221; as &#8220;financial innovation at its best.&#8221;
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&mdash; James Chanos (@RealJimChanos) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealJimChanos/status/1876323830559621579?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 6, 2025</a></blockquote>
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A few years back, Dave Lauer of Urvin Finance <a href="https://x.com/dlauer/status/1547270646165561345">said</a>, &#8220;add leveraged and inverse single-stock ETFs (!) to the steaming pile of trash,&#8221; arguing that &#8220;investor protection seems to be an afterthought&#8221; with the Securities and Exchange Commission approving such products.
GameStop is set to release its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/45801125/gamestop-shares-are-volatile-ahead-of-earnings-amid-switch-2-buzz">first quarter earnings</a> on Tuesday, with analysts expecting $0.04 per share in earnings, compared to a loss of $0.12 in the prior quarter. Revenues are forecasted at $754.23 million, down from $881.8 million in the previous quarter.
Price Action: GameStop shares were down nearly 13% in pre-market trading on Thursday, trading at $24.90.
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New GameStop ETF IGME Raises Eyebrows Amid Surge In Borrow Fees, Settlement Failures: Are ETFs Being Weaponized Against Retail Traders?

GameStop's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) stock took a sharp hit on Thursday, falling 22% to $22.12 by midday Eastern Time, following the announcement that it plans to issue $1.75 billion in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst-color/25/06/45888497/bitcoin-probably-wont-fix-gamestops-troubles">convertible senior notes</a>.
What Happened: The notes, which won't carry regular interest, are aimed at "general corporate purposes," <a href="https://news.gamestop.com/news-releases/news-details/2025/GameStop-Announces-Proposed-Private-Offering-of-1-75-Billion-of-Convertible-Senior-Notes/default.aspx">according</a> to the company's blog post.
While GameStop didn't explicitly mention Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) in the announcement, the phrasing referenced potential investments "consistent with its investment policy" language similar to what the company used earlier this year when it updated its policy to allow for crypto assets.
The company previously disclosed in late May that it had acquired 4,710 Bitcoin, though the announcement offered little detail. 
It gave no information on average purchase price or how much cash was deployed, deviating from the transparency typically seen in corporate Bitcoin disclosures. 
That minimal communication has left analysts and investors guessing about the scope and intent of its crypto involvement.
CEO Ryan Cohen has remained tight-lipped on the firm's future Bitcoin plans, stating in a recent interview that GameStop would not follow the playbook of other crypto-invested firms. 
Despite posing for a photo earlier this year with Michael Saylor, the Executive Chairman of Bitcoin-heavy Strategy, Cohen insisted the company is pursuing its own path.
Still, the structure of GameStop's latest fundraising mirrors that of Strategy's well-known approach: raising capital through convertible debt to buy Bitcoin. 
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What Experts Are Saying: That similarity has drawn comparisons and criticism from observers who believe GameStop may be chasing short-term investor hype rather than addressing deeper operational challenges.
Speaking with Benzinga, Tom Bruni, Vice President of Community at Stocktwits, noted that retail traders remain enthusiastic about Bitcoin, but are losing interest in companies trying to mimic direct exposure. 
"The underperformance of Strategy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) relative to Bitcoin and the lackluster response to copycats like GameStop raising funds to buy Bitcoin is indicative of that," Bruni said.
He added that Bitcoin ETFs and regulated financial products have given investors cleaner, more transparent routes to crypto exposure. 
"Although these companies can gain short-term fanfare from this financial engineering tactic, once the conversation returns to business fundamentals, much of those gains (and often more) are given back," Bruni explained.
In GameStop's case, the issue may run deeper than market sentiment. 
Bruni argues that the company's continued use of high-profile financial maneuvers, rather than focusing on its declining revenue and stagnating retail operations, reflects a lack of strategic direction under Cohen's leadership. 
"For the company to make its core operations profitable, a clear plan to drive revenue growth is necessary," Bruni said. "Instead, Ryan Cohen and his team are taking the easy way out."
While Stocktwits data shows a rise in ‘bullish' sentiment toward GameStop amid the selloff, Bruni noted that many traders view it as a short-term technical setup rather than renewed confidence in the business model.
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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 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. 
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>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/13/25</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
<td>$55.4K</td>
<td>21.2K</td>
<td>77.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>28.2K</td>
<td>9.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$27.6K</td>
<td>324</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$90.3K</td>
<td>39.5K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DHI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$38.4K</td>
<td>353</td>
<td>700</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$51.5K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>654</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$29.6K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>452</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$92.4K</td>
<td>463</td>
<td>235</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAVA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/13/25</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
<td>$39.0K</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>204</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$32.0K</td>
<td>451</td>
<td>203</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on June 13, 2025. Parties traded 111 contract(s) at a $325.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.4K, with a price of $498.0 per contract. There were 21273 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 77521 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RIVN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 64 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.2K, with a price of $126.0 per contract. There were 28291 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9209 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 582 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 25 contract(s) at a $27.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.6K, with a price of $1107.0 per contract. There were 324 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5517 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 8 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 179 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $90.3K, with a price of $505.0 per contract. There were 39517 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3264 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DHI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 99 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 120 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.4K, with a price of $320.0 per contract. There were 353 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 700 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CMG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 64 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular put 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 $515.0 per contract. There were 1415 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 654 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 8 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 353 contract(s) at a $38.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.6K, with a price of $84.0 per contract. There were 5384 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 452 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 218 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $300.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $92.4K, with a price of $4620.0 per contract. There were 463 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 235 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CAVA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAVA#NYSE">CAVA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on June 13, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $74.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.0K, with a price of $390.0 per contract. There were 4 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 204 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 190 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $32.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.0K, with a price of $320.0 per contract. There were 451 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 203 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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