Strategy Option Alert: Fri $210 Calls Sweep (18) near the Bid: 65 vs 41 OI; Earnings 4/28 After Close [est] 

Strategy Option Alert: Fri $210 Calls Sweep (18) near the Bid: 65 @ $96.75 vs 41 OI; Earnings 4/28 After Close [est] Ref=$306.54

Strategy Option Alert: Fri $210 Calls Sweep (13) near the Bid: 65 vs 41 OI; Earnings 4/28 After Close [est] 

Strategy Option Alert: Fri $210 Calls Sweep (13) near the Bid: 65 @ $96.804 vs 41 OI; Earnings 4/28 After Close [est] Ref=$306.59

Strategy Option Alert: Fri $210 Calls Sweep (14) near the Bid: 65 vs 41 OI; Earnings 4/28 After Close [est] 

Strategy Option Alert: Fri $210 Calls Sweep (14) near the Bid: 65 @ $94.05 vs 41 OI; Earnings 4/28 After Close [est] Ref=$303.81

Strategy Option Alert: Fri $310 Puts at the Ask: 500 vs 1382 OI; Earnings 4/28 After Close [est] 

Strategy Option Alert: Fri $310 Puts at the Ask: 500 @ $19.6 vs 1382 OI; Earnings 4/28 After Close [est] Ref=$296.0

Strategy Option Alert: Fri $305 Calls Sweep (38) near the Bid: 636 vs 1677 OI; Earnings 4/28 After Close [est] 

Strategy Option Alert: Fri $305 Calls Sweep (38) near the Bid: 636 @ $11.7 vs 1677 OI; Earnings 4/28 After Close [est] Ref=$304.4425

Strategy Option Alert: Fri $260 Calls Sweep (8) near the Bid: 228 vs 335 OI; Earnings 4/28 After Close [est] 

Strategy Option Alert: Fri $260 Calls Sweep (8) near the Bid: 228 @ $34.7 vs 335 OI; Earnings 4/28 After Close [est] Ref=$290.73

Strategy Option Alert: Dec, 2027 $500 Puts at the Bid: 20 vs 62 OI; Earnings 4/28 After Close [est] 

Strategy Option Alert: Dec, 2027 $500 Puts at the Bid: 20 @ $279.55 vs 62 OI; Earnings 4/28 After Close [est] Ref=$290.61

Strategy Option Alert: Jun 20 $350 Calls Sweep (42) near the Ask: 376 vs 5357 OI; Earnings 4/28 After Close [est] 

Strategy Option Alert: Jun 20 $350 Calls Sweep (42) near the Ask: 376 @ $26.999 vs 5357 OI; Earnings 4/28 After Close [est] Ref=$291.0425

Strategy Option Alert: Apr 4 $220 Calls Sweep (5) near the Bid: 200 vs 3742 OI; Earnings 4/28 After Close [est] 

Strategy Option Alert: Apr 4 $220 Calls Sweep (5) near the Bid: 200 @ $70.11 vs 3742 OI; Earnings 4/28 After Close [est] Ref=$289.41

Strategy Option Alert: Fri $210 Calls Sweep (5) near the Ask: 85 vs 1535 OI; Earnings 4/28 After Close [est] 

Strategy Option Alert: Fri $210 Calls Sweep (5) near the Ask: 85 @ $80.31 vs 1535 OI; Earnings 4/28 After Close [est] Ref=$290.165

Strategy Option Alert: Apr 25 $340 Puts at the Ask: 100 vs 367 OI; Earnings 4/28 After Close [est] 

Strategy Option Alert: Apr 25 $340 Puts at the Ask: 100 @ $60.0 vs 367 OI; Earnings 4/28 After Close [est] Ref=$289.535

Strategy Option Alert: Apr 17 $330 Puts Sweep (5) near the Ask: 120 vs 2335 OI; Earnings 4/28 After Close [est] 

Strategy Option Alert: Apr 17 $330 Puts Sweep (5) near the Ask: 120 @ $47.75 vs 2335 OI; Earnings 4/28 After Close [est] Ref=$291.56

Strategy Option Alert: Jan 16 $500 Calls Sweep (9) near the Ask: 200 vs 4595 OI; Earnings 4/28 After Close [est] 

Strategy Option Alert: Jan 16 $500 Calls Sweep (9) near the Ask: 200 @ $51.856 vs 4595 OI; Earnings 4/28 After Close [est] Ref=$318.7333

Strategy Option Alert: Fri $210 Calls Sweep (14) near the Ask: 240 vs 3267 OI; Earnings 4/28 After Close [est] 

Strategy Option Alert: Fri $210 Calls Sweep (14) near the Ask: 240 @ $114.5 vs 3267 OI; Earnings 4/28 After Close [est] Ref=$324.355

Strategy Option Alert: Fri $210 Calls Sweep (15) near the Ask: 100 vs 3267 OI; Earnings 4/28 After Close [est] 

Strategy Option Alert: Fri $210 Calls Sweep (15) near the Ask: 100 @ $114.547 vs 3267 OI; Earnings 4/28 After Close [est] Ref=$324.45

Strategy Option Alert: Fri $225 Calls at the Ask: 75 vs 3329 OI; Earnings 4/28 After Close [est] 

Strategy Option Alert: Fri $225 Calls at the Ask: 75 @ $100.5 vs 3329 OI; Earnings 4/28 After Close [est] Ref=$325.405

Strategy Option Alert: Fri $210 Calls Sweep (7) near the Ask: 44 vs 3267 OI; Earnings 4/28 After Close [est] 

Strategy Option Alert: Fri $210 Calls Sweep (7) near the Ask: 44 @ $115.201 vs 3267 OI; Earnings 4/28 After Close [est] Ref=$325.13

Strategy Option Alert: Fri $225 Calls at the Ask: 150 vs 3329 OI; Earnings 4/28 After Close [est] 

Strategy Option Alert: Fri $225 Calls at the Ask: 150 @ $99.4 vs 3329 OI; Earnings 4/28 After Close [est] Ref=$324.03

Strategy Option Alert: Fri $225 Calls at the Ask: 150 @ $98.05 vs 3329 OI; Earnings 4/28 After Close [est] Ref=$322.9

Strategy Option Alert: Apr 4 $352.5 Calls Sweep (11) near the Bid: 1262 vs 88 OI; Earnings 4/28 After Close [est] 

Strategy Option Alert: Apr 4 $352.5 Calls Sweep (11) near the Bid: 1262 @ $4.608 vs 88 OI; Earnings 4/28 After Close [est] Ref=$326.24

Strategy Option Alert: Apr 11 $200 Puts at the Ask: 19000 vs 226 OI; Earnings 4/28 After Close [est] 

Strategy Option Alert: Apr 11 $200 Puts at the Ask: 19000 @ $0.77 vs 226 OI; Earnings 4/28 After Close [est] Ref=$324.69

Strategy Option Alert: Apr 4 $170 Puts Sweep (5) near the Ask: 20000 vs 601 OI; Earnings 4/28 After Close [est] 

Strategy Option Alert: Apr 4 $170 Puts Sweep (5) near the Ask: 20000 @ $0.304 vs 601 OI; Earnings 4/28 After Close [est] Ref=$321.87

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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>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$118.00</td>
<td>$35.0K</td>
<td>14.1K</td>
<td>31.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$480.00</td>
<td>$43.5K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>23.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/09/25</td>
<td>$197.50</td>
<td>$28.8K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
<td>18.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$435.00</td>
<td>$118.7K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANET</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/23/25</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$35.6K</td>
<td>118</td>
<td>650</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$46.0K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>436</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FIVN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$31.3K</td>
<td>421</td>
<td>262</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/23/25</td>
<td>$197.50</td>
<td>$31.0K</td>
<td>150</td>
<td>193</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PRO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$17.50</td>
<td>$32.2K</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$35.6K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
<td>83</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 175 contract(s) at a $118.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.0K, with a price of $200.0 per contract. There were 14139 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 31099 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 281 contract(s) at a $480.00 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 $43.5K, with a price of $155.0 per contract. There were 2993 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 23163 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 300 contract(s) at a $197.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.8K, with a price of $96.0 per contract. There were 4694 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 18758 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 261 contract(s) at a $435.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 28 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $118.7K, with a price of $455.0 per contract. There were 1451 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1643 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ANET (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NYSE">ANET</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 14 day(s) on May 23, 2025. This event was a transfer of 155 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.6K, with a price of $230.0 per contract. There were 118 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 650 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding APP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 39 contract(s) at a $330.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.0K, with a price of $1180.0 per contract. There were 1594 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 436 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FIVN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVN#NASDAQ">FIVN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 161 day(s) on October 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 110 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 31 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.3K, with a price of $285.0 per contract. There were 421 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 262 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on May 23, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $197.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.0K, with a price of $310.0 per contract. There were 150 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 193 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PRO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRO#NYSE">PRO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 196 day(s) on November 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $17.50 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 $32.2K, with a price of $215.0 per contract. There were 5 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 150 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CRM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 42 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 30 contract(s) at a $270.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.6K, with a price of $1190.0 per contract. There were 4870 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 83 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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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) on Thursday evening crossed the $100,000 milestone for the first time in three months, fueling debate over whether this marks the beginning of a sustainable bull run or a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45288788/bitcoin-ethereum-xrp-surge-as-experts-predict-btc-to-112000-soon">momentary technical breakout. </a>
Experts are now focused less on the price level itself and more on what the breakout signals for Bitcoin&#8217;s evolving role in global finance.
What Experts Are Saying: Speaking with Benzinga, Christian Thompson, Managing Director at the Sui Foundation said he believes the narrative is shifting from passive holding to real-world use cases.
"Bitcoin hitting $100,000 is a big milestone, but the real story is what happens next," he said. "We're entering a phase where you can actually use it — to borrow, lend or access new kinds of financial tools."
Thompson noted that platforms like Sui are enabling developers to build more practical and secure applications, likening the current transition to the shift from plug-in to battery-powered tools: "It suddenly made everything more mobile, more accessible, and easier to build with. That's what we're seeing with Bitcoin now."
Bitcoin is currently trading at $101,450, having reached an intraday high of $101,784, up about 5% in the past 24 hours. Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) is also rallying, up 13%, while Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>) and XRP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>) gained 10% and 6%, respectively.
Duncan Moir, President of 21Shares, emphasized Bitcoin&#8217;s growing identity as a standalone asset class. 
"Bitcoin&#8217;s recovery to $100,000 isn't just a milestone: it's a powerful confirmation that crypto is entering a new era," Moir said in a note to Benzinga. "Investors are no longer treating Bitcoin as just a speculative play. It's becoming a strategic allocation and a store of value."
From a technical perspective, Arthur Azizov, Founder of B2 Ventures, pointed to key breakouts. 
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"BTC has broken out of the descending channel and pennant formation, both indicating bullish patterns," he said. 
While he warned that the current RSI suggests an overbought condition, he noted strong volume support and identified $103,000–$105,000 as the next key resistance zone.
Azizov also linked the rally to geopolitical developments and institutional demand. 
"Trump's announcement about removing tariffs on UK steel and aluminum and the Fed&#8217;s decision to preserve rates have lifted risk assets. 
Meanwhile, Strategy's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) move to increase its BTC reserves is reinforcing institutional confidence."
Grigore Roșu, CEO of Pi Squared, added that Bitcoin's price action reflects broader sentiment. 
"The upswing follows the Fed's recent decision to maintain interest rates, alleviating pressure on risk assets," he said. "Ethereum's 12% rally in the past 24 hours also reflects confidence, driven by the successful implementation of its Pectra upgrade."
Anthony Anzalone, CEO of XION, echoed those views, stating: "Bitcoin crossing $100k solidifies its role as &#8216;digital gold.&#8217; Some experts like Charles Hoskinson are even more bullish, predicting BTC could reach $250k by the end of 2025."
Meanwhile, Alice Liu, Head of Research at CoinMarketCap, stressed that macro trends are playing a crucial role. 
"The U.S. Dollar Index has dropped 9% since January, and the U.S. M2 money supply has risen 4% year-on-year—both supportive of Bitcoin," she told Benzinga. 
She also noted that Bitcoin exchange balances are at their lowest since 2018, indicating long-term accumulation. "It's still too early to call this a full-fledged bull market, but the fundamentals are aligning."
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/09/25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$28.8K</td>
<td>10.5K</td>
<td>58.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/09/25</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$33.3K</td>
<td>5.2K</td>
<td>43.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/09/25</td>
<td>$118.00</td>
<td>$188.7K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>10.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
<td>$36.2K</td>
<td>7.1K</td>
<td>6.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CLSK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$35.4K</td>
<td>7.8K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PONY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$37.5K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/06/25</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$40.3K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$62.4K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DBX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$40.4K</td>
<td>452</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCHP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$32.50</td>
<td>$174.0K</td>
<td>602</td>
<td>600</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on May 9, 2025. This event was a transfer of 901 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.8K, with a price of $32.0 per contract. There were 10580 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 58496 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on May 9, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $420.00 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 $33.3K, with a price of $663.0 per contract. There were 5291 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 43013 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on May 9, 2025. Parties traded 1020 contract(s) at a $118.00 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 $188.7K, with a price of $185.0 per contract. There were 1658 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10425 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $440.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.2K, with a price of $725.0 per contract. There were 7146 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6177 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CLSK (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLSK#NASDAQ">CLSK</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 71 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 984 contract(s) at a $16.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 42 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.4K, with a price of $36.0 per contract. There were 7895 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2434 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PONY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PONY#NASDAQ">PONY</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 43 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 150 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.5K, with a price of $250.0 per contract. There were 2255 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2078 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 29 day(s) on June 6, 2025. This event was a transfer of 650 contract(s) at a $225.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 30 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.3K, with a price of $62.0 per contract. There were 4893 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1899 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding APP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 44 contract(s) at a $350.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $62.4K, with a price of $1426.0 per contract. There were 4203 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1682 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DBX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBX#NASDAQ">DBX</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 43 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 523 contract(s) at a $32.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.4K, with a price of $80.0 per contract. There were 452 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1458 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MCHP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $32.50 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 $174.0K, with a price of $1740.0 per contract. There were 602 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 600 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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Shares of crypto-linked stocks and Bitcoin miners are trading higher after Bitcoin reached above $100,000.

<ul>
<li>NVDA</li>
<li>GOOGL</li>
<li>GLD</li>
<li>GOOG</li>
<li>TSLA</li>
<li>AAPL</li>
<li>BULL</li>
<li>MSTR</li>
<li>CORN</li>
<li>HIMS</li>
</ul>
Data from <a href="https://swaggystocks.com/dashboard/wallstreetbets/ticker-sentiment">https://swaggystocks.com/dashboard/wallstreetbets/ticker-sentiment</a>
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CORN

Hims & Hers Health, Inc. Class A Common Stock

HIMS

Top 10 Trending Stocks On WallStreetBets As Of May 8, 2025 (Via Swaggy Stocks)

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) could surpass previous forecasts and hit new highs sooner than expected, according to Standard Chartered's Head of Digital Assets Research, Geoffrey Kendrick, who acknowledged Monday that his earlier second-quarter price target of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/bitcoin-price-prediction">$120,000 may be too conservative</a>.
What Happened: In a note sent to clients, Kendrick revised his tone sharply, stating, "I apologize that my $120,000 Q2 target may be too low."
He cited accelerating inflows into <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-spot-bitcoin-etfs">U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs</a>, aggressive institutional buying and shifting global investor sentiment as key reasons for the bullish outlook.
"The dominant story for Bitcoin has changed again," Kendrick wrote. "It is now all about flows. And flows are coming in many forms."
Over the past three weeks alone, U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs have absorbed $5.3 billion in inflows. 
After adjusting for hedge fund shorts reported by the CFTC, Kendrick estimates net real flows stand at over $4 billion, a figure he says underpins strong upward pressure on price.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45253032/anthony-scaramucci-gives-donald-trump-b-or-a-on-crypto-but-warns-presidential-meme-coin-defi-project-risk-derailing-policy-progress">Anthony Scaramucci Gives Donald Trump &#8216;B+ Or A-&#8216; On Crypto But Warns Presidential Meme Coin, DeFi Project Risk Derailing Policy Progress</a>
Why It Matters: Strategy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) continues to lead institutional accumulation.
The firm now holds 555,450 Bitcoins, roughly 2.6% of the maximum future supply. 
Kendrick noted that if Strategy follows through on its proposed $84 billion capital raise, it could eventually control more than 6% of all Bitcoins that will ever exist.
Public institutions are also entering the fray. 
New Hampshire recently passed legislation to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, and sovereign wealth funds like Abu Dhabi's and central banks such as the Swiss National Bank and Norges Bank are believed to be increasing their exposure through ETF holdings and shares in Strategy.
Kendrick previously linked Bitcoin's rally to strategic reallocation out of U.S. assets, but said the narrative has since evolved. 
"This is no longer just about macro hedging or correlation with tech stocks—this is pure demand," he noted.
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Bitcoin $120,000 Price Target May Be Too Low, Says Standard Chartered: 'I Apologize'

Shares of Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) climbed 5.37% during the pre-market trading session on Thursday, as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) hovers around the $100,000 mark.
What Happened: MSTR, one of the largest corporate holders of Bitcoin, saw its shares rising in the pre-market session as the cryptocurrency crossed $99,000 for the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/05/45274508/bitcoin-taps-98000-ethereum-dogecoin-steady-as-fed-chair-jerome-powell-raises-trump-tariff-induced-concerns-analyst-says-eth-holding-above-crucial-level-and-begins-its">first time</a> since Feb. 21. Bitcoin&#8217;s market dominance also escalated to a yearly high of 64.4%, suggesting a continued shift of capital from other assets to the premier cryptocurrency. The cryptocurrency&#8217;s market dominance has also reached a yearly peak.
The Federal Reserve held rates steady on May 7, but macroeconomic factors and liquidity injections could still drive Bitcoin toward the $100,000 mark, as per experts.
According to Monday&#8217;s SEC filing, Strategy Inc. purchased 1,895 BTC for $180.3 million, or an average price of $95,167 each. The company now holds 555,450 bitcoins, purchased for over $38 billion.
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Why It Matters: The rise in Bitcoin&#8217;s value and market dominance comes in the wake of significant developments in the cryptocurrency sector.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45276499/david-bailey-trumps-crypto-advisor-secures-300m-for-new-bitcoin-investment-firm">David Bailey</a>, CEO of Bitcoin Magazine and cryptocurrency advisor to President Donald Trump, recently secured $300 million to establish a publicly traded Bitcoin investment company. This move aligns with the growing trend of institutional investment in Bitcoin, as seen with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/05/45179310/analyst-says-microstrategy-inc-s-bold-bitcoin-strategy-still-has-room-to-run">Strategy&#8217;s</a>&nbsp;bold Bitcoin strategy, which analysts believe still has room to grow.
Strategy missed Q1 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45172170/whats-going-on-with-microstrategy-shares">revenue estimates </a>with $111.07 million and reported a steep adjusted loss of $16.53 per share. However, it raised its 2025 targets, aiming for a 25% Bitcoin yield and $15 billion in BTC-related gains.
These developments, coupled with economic concerns raised by Powell, could be driving investors towards Bitcoin as a potential hedge against economic instability. The&nbsp;continued capital rotation from other&nbsp;assets to Bitcoin underscores the cryptocurrency&#8217;s growing appeal in the current economic climate.
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MSTR Stock Climbs Over 5% In Thursday Pre-Market: What's Going On?

David Bailey, CEO of Bitcoin Magazine and cryptocurrency advisor to President Donald Trump, raised $300 million to create a publicly traded Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) investment company, according to a report on Wednesday.
What Happened: The fundraising effort, which began in January, includes&nbsp;$200 million in equity funding&nbsp;and $100 million in convertible&nbsp;debt, CNBC <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/07/trump-crypto-advisor-david-bailey-300-million-bitcoin-investment-co.html">reported</a>, citing sources familiar with the matter.
The new company, named&nbsp;Nakamoto&nbsp;in honor of&nbsp;the pseudonymous creator Satoshi&nbsp;Nakamoto,&nbsp;will focus on acquiring and&nbsp;holding Bitcoin. Nakamoto is expected&nbsp;to merge with an existing&nbsp;Nasdaq-listed company, with an announcement likely to be made early next week.
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Nakamoto&#8217;s public listing is slated for this summer. The company plans to acquire businesses worldwide, including in Brazil, Thailand,&nbsp;and South Africa, and invest&nbsp;its bitcoin into them, the report mentioned. 
Interestingly, Bailey shared a cryptic post, hinting at a future in which the equivalent of Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) would be available in different countries. &#8220;This play is just getting started,&#8221; he wrote.
Bailey didn&#8217;t immediately return Benzinga&#8217;s request for confirmation.
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&mdash; David Bailey&#x1f1f5;&#x1f1f7; $1.0mm/btc is the floor (@DavidFBailey) <a href="https://twitter.com/DavidFBailey/status/1920339637635031209?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: This development follows Bailey&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/08/40567193/trumps-bitcoin-turnaround-caused-by-100m-influence-from-a-trio-of-puerto-rican-advocates-r">influential role in shaping Trump&#8217;s stance on Bitcoin</a>. Bailey, along with Bitcoin mining expert Amanda Fabiano and former California prosecutor Tracy Hoyos-López, successfully convinced Trump about Bitcoin's potential, leading to his embrace of the apex cryptocurrency.
Trump&nbsp;pushed for a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44183572/trump-establishes-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-funded-by-forfeited-assets-i-made-the-promise">strategic national Bitcoin stockpile</a>&nbsp;on the campaign trail and ended up creating one after assuming office
Price Action:  At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $98,927.66, up 2.61% 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>. 
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Trump Crypto Advisor Rakes In $300 Million For Bitcoin Investment Company That Hopes To Bring MSTR Model To The World

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 Information Technology 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>AAPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/09/25</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$34.5K</td>
<td>12.2K</td>
<td>31.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/09/25</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$26.3K</td>
<td>13.3K</td>
<td>11.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/09/25</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
<td>$29.9K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/09/25</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$46.5K</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
<td>5.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HPQ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$29.4K</td>
<td>208</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$35.7K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>U</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$59.9K</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$107.5K</td>
<td>11.8K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ENPH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$98.6K</td>
<td>441</td>
<td>985</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/09/25</td>
<td>$14.50</td>
<td>$67.6K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>897</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on May 9, 2025. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $195.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.5K, with a price of $230.0 per contract. There were 12228 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 31849 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on May 9, 2025. This event was a transfer of 56 contract(s) at a $400.00 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 $26.3K, with a price of $470.0 per contract. There were 13367 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11745 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on May 9, 2025. Parties traded 168 contract(s) at a $440.00 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 $29.9K, with a price of $178.0 per contract. There were 5404 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5484 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding APP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on May 9, 2025. Parties traded 16 contract(s) at a $300.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.5K, with a price of $2910.0 per contract. There were 4505 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5282 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HPQ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPQ#NYSE">HPQ</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 407 day(s) on June 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 84 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.4K, with a price of $350.0 per contract. There were 208 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3589 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 135 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 15 contract(s) at a $80.00 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 $35.7K, with a price of $2385.0 per contract. There were 5777 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3098 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding U (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/U#NYSE">U</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 921 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $59.9K, with a price of $65.0 per contract. There were 4519 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2263 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 9 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 31 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $107.5K, with a price of $215.0 per contract. There were 11862 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1370 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ENPH (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 135 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 138 contract(s) at a $45.00 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 $98.6K, with a price of $715.0 per contract. There were 441 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 985 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MARA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on May 9, 2025. Parties traded 483 contract(s) at a $14.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $67.6K, with a price of $140.0 per contract. There were 2941 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 897 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.

ENPH

10 Information Technology Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) is the driving factor for Strategy's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) turnaround from $6 to $400 in five years only, according to <a href="https://editorial.benzinga.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=905639&amp;action=edit">executive chairman Michael Saylor</a>.
What Happened: Speaking at the Bitcoin for Corporations 2025 conference, Saylor <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-vBBYEXv6M">delivered</a> a compelling case for Bitcoin adoption, especially for companies outside the elite tier of U.S. tech giants.
"Bitcoin is for the rest of us, it's for the 96%," Saylor stated, noting that only a small fraction of public companies consistently create value for shareholders. 
The remaining majority are left competing in a structurally unfavorable environment dominated by the "Magnificent Seven" —Apple, Google, Microsoft, and other tech titans.
Saylor shared data showing that, 85% of U.S.-listed firms underperform the S&amp;P 500, 75% trade under $10 million in daily volume and 96% deliver returns comparable to Treasury bills.
In his view, Bitcoin offers a solution: a non-dilutive, high-performing asset that levels the financial playing field.
Also Read: <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45191302/corporations-will-pour-330-billion-into-bitcoin-by-2029-bernstein">Corporations Will Pour $330 Billion Into Bitcoin By 2029: Bernstein</a>
Why It Matters: Saylor positioned Bitcoin as &#8220;digital capital,&#8221; pairing it with AI's "digital intelligence" to create a strategic edge. 
He cited Strategy's transformation from a struggling software firm trading at $6 in 2020 to a market darling nearing $400 per share, as proof of concept.
Since adopting a Bitcoin-centric treasury model, the company has raised $37.5 billion, starting from an initial $250 million BTC allocation. 
Instead of returning capital through dividends or buybacks, MicroStrategy attracts capital by offering indirect exposure to Bitcoin.
Saylor described Bitcoin as a "universal, perpetual, profitable merger partner" that any company can integrate. 
For those interested, he announced that MicroStrategy has open-sourced its Bitcoin24 treasury model on GitHub, offering a practical toolkit for businesses exploring BTC strategies.
He ended with a challenge to corporate leaders: "Does your company have a need to know? What will your Bitcoin story be?"
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Michael Saylor Calls Bitcoin The 'Corporate Survival Strategy' For 96% of Companies

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/09/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$38.9K</td>
<td>27.3K</td>
<td>49.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/09/25</td>
<td>$197.50</td>
<td>$39.0K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td>12.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/09/25</td>
<td>$385.00</td>
<td>$42.5K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>8.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$168.2K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
<td>$70.0K</td>
<td>19.0K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/09/25</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$30.2K</td>
<td>320</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WDC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$42.50</td>
<td>$117.0K</td>
<td>920</td>
<td>488</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DDOG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/09/25</td>
<td>$102.00</td>
<td>$51.5K</td>
<td>348</td>
<td>328</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DELL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$31.1K</td>
<td>7.5K</td>
<td>322</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PANW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$29.2K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>279</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on May 9, 2025. This event was a transfer of 351 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.9K, with a price of $111.0 per contract. There were 27300 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 49958 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on May 9, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $197.50 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 $39.0K, with a price of $390.0 per contract. There were 3938 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 12144 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on May 9, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $385.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.5K, with a price of $850.0 per contract. There were 1825 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8633 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding IBM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 45 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 290 contract(s) at a $240.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $168.2K, with a price of $580.0 per contract. There were 3214 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1798 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 45 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 55 contract(s) at a $440.00 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 $70.0K, with a price of $1270.0 per contract. There were 19036 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1639 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For APP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 3 day(s) on May 9, 2025. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $340.00 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 $30.2K, with a price of $1542.0 per contract. There were 320 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1103 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WDC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NASDAQ">WDC</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 136 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $42.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $117.0K, with a price of $585.0 per contract. There were 920 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 488 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DDOG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DDOG#NASDAQ">DDOG</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on May 9, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $102.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.5K, with a price of $515.0 per contract. There were 348 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 328 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DELL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 136 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 21 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.1K, with a price of $1485.0 per contract. There were 7513 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 322 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PANW (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 255 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $185.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.2K, with a price of $2920.0 per contract. There were 2130 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 279 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.

DDOG

DELL

PANW

In a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">leveraged gamble-driven ETF space</a>, Defiance ETFs is walking a line that few knew was there.
The firm&#8217;s newest product, the Defiance Leveraged Long + Income MSTR ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MST#NASDAQ">MST</a>), combines heightened exposure to MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) shares with weekly income dividends. The result is a high-power instrument designed for risk-conscious investors looking for momentum plus cash flow. 
Sylvia Jablonski, CEO of Defiance ETFs, spoke to Benzinga about the high-stakes logic behind her firm's latest creation — the MST fund.
&#8220;MST was born from two key observations: first, retail traders are drawn to leverage for its potential to enhance short term performance directionally; second, many also want income and cash flow. By merging these features, MST offers a differentiated product that's designed to deliver what investors have been asking for,&#8221; said Jablonski.&nbsp;
The fund aims 1.5x to 2x MicroStrategy&#8217;s intraday price action and employs a credit call spread strategy to pursue steady options income. It&#8217;s the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/new-etfs/25/05/45173999/new-mst-etf-mixes-microstrategy-strategy-leverage-with-a-side-of-weekly-income">first ETF of its kind to try this blend</a>, really synergizing a volatility hound trader with an income-seeker requiring regular payments. But like anything trying to corral a beast like MicroStrategy, whose 4,000% rally since late 2022 tracks the ebbs and flows of Bitcoin, the fund is not without its risks.
"The credit call spread strategy looks to generate consistent income, and capture upside performance. When MSTR pulls back, premiums tend to rise—ironically giving us more income cushion," said Jablonski. "The options income doesn't eliminate risk, but it helps absorb some drawdown and smooth returns during turbulent weeks," she added.
Although drawdowns in a leveraged product cannot be fully eliminated, weekly income provides a counterbalance, explained Jablonski. &#8220;It gives investors a potential return stream even in flat or mildly negative weeks.&#8221;&nbsp;
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Not Just For The Daredevils</h3>
Though MST's mechanics suggest it's made for aggressive traders, its utility covers a broader spectrum of tactical use cases.
"MST is for the tactical, risk-aware investor who wants both excitement and a steady payout. It's not for someone seeking capital preservation," Jablonski clarified. "But for those who understand volatility and want to express a high-conviction view with income potential, it can be a smart tool."
And while MST is clearly more geared toward swing trades and short-term conviction plays, the weekly income twist may encourage longer holding periods compared to traditional leveraged funds.
"Like all levered ETFs, MST's returns compound daily. That's a feature, not a bug — but it means investors should think in terms of short-to-medium-term tactical use," she noted. "The addition of weekly income, though, makes the return profile more dynamic than traditional 2x funds. Think of MST as a high-octane strategy with a built-in cash flow element."
Leveraged ETFs are generally tactical, but the weekly income component encourages longer holding periods, according to Jablonski. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The MicroStrategy Strategy</h3>
Despite the crowded field of Bitcoin-adjacent names, Jablonski is unwavering in her choice of MicroStrategy as the ETF's core.
"MSTR has the highest Bitcoin sensitivity and volatility profile, which is exactly what traders want for leverage and options overlays. MicroStrategy is still the cleanest BTC bet on the equity side."
And for investors wanting exposure to Bitcoin without owning the asset outright, MST is, in Jablonski's words, "a bit of both."
"MSTR is the purest Bitcoin equity proxy available, with a CEO who's essentially doubling down on BTC every chance he gets. Investors know they're not buying a software firm, they're getting Bitcoin beta through a publicly traded stock."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">&#8216;Crypto Is Quietly Consolidating&#8217;</h3>
While artificial intelligence and semiconductor narratives have dominated headlines in 2024, Jablonski sees the crypto story mounting a comeback.
"Absolutely. We believe Bitcoin's next leg higher is coming—and MicroStrategy is positioned to benefit disproportionately. While AI and semis dominate the headlines, crypto is quietly consolidating strength. We saw the same setup in 2020. It's about to reemerge."
Retail traders, particularly those on self-directed platforms, are already showing interest in products like MST, Jablonski noted.
MST is far from a passive investment, it's an active bet on Bitcoin via MicroStrategy. It&#8217;s turbocharged with leverage and somewhat buffered by weekly income. For the tactical investor who understands the stakes, it's a fresh take on an old trade. The added twist, Jablonski says, is a "thrill-seeker's dividend."
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</ul>
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EXCLUSIVE: Thrill Ride With A Dividend? New ETF Marries MicroStrategy Leverage With Income

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Strategy.
Looking at options history for Strategy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) we detected 234 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 37% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 43% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 66 are puts, for a total amount of $5,269,103 and 168, calls, for a total amount of $13,737,995.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $10.0 to $800.0 for Strategy during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Strategy's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Strategy's whale activity within a strike price range from $10.0 to $800.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Strategy Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746471726_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>MSTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$352.6</td>
<td>$351.9</td>
<td>$352.6</td>
<td>$710.00</td>
<td>$1.0M</td>
<td>42</td>
<td align="right">30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$47.1</td>
<td>$46.6</td>
<td>$47.0</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$470.0K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td align="right">113</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$166.75</td>
<td>$165.5</td>
<td>$166.75</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
<td>$333.5K</td>
<td>47</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$379.2</td>
<td>$377.5</td>
<td>$378.4</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$264.8K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td align="right">28</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$33.9</td>
<td>$33.7</td>
<td>$33.7</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$168.5K</td>
<td>871</td>
<td align="right">276</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Strategy</h3>
Strategy is a bitcoin treasury company and a provider of business intelligence services. It is designed to provide investors varying degrees of economic exposure to Bitcoin by offering a range of securities, including equity and fixed-income instruments. The company also provide industry AI-powered enterprise analytics software.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Strategy, 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 Strategy</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 9,875,095, the price of MSTR is down by -1.48%, reaching $388.55.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 87 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Strategy</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $510.8.
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&#x2A; An analyst from HC Wainwright &amp; Co. downgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $480. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Canaccord Genuity continues to hold a Buy rating for Strategy, targeting a price of $464. 
&#x2A; An analyst from HC Wainwright &amp; Co. persists with their Buy rating on Strategy, maintaining a target price of $521. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Strategy, which currently sits at a price target of $475. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald keeps a Overweight rating on Strategy with a target price of $614. 
Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Strategy with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.

Strategy Unusual Options Activity

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>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/09/25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$25.4K</td>
<td>30.9K</td>
<td>48.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$58.9K</td>
<td>14.2K</td>
<td>12.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/09/25</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$33.6K</td>
<td>9.8K</td>
<td>11.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/09/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$29.8K</td>
<td>6.6K</td>
<td>8.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRNS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$64.5K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$216.2K</td>
<td>26.9K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/09/25</td>
<td>$385.00</td>
<td>$77.7K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CORZ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$471.0K</td>
<td>8.0K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/09/25</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$42.8K</td>
<td>21.6K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZETA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$901.6K</td>
<td>301</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on May 9, 2025. This event was a transfer of 128 contract(s) at a $115.00 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 $25.4K, with a price of $198.0 per contract. There were 30978 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 48575 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 256 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $58.9K, with a price of $5890.0 per contract. There were 14287 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 12528 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on May 9, 2025. Parties traded 102 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.6K, with a price of $330.0 per contract. There were 9897 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11636 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on May 9, 2025. Parties traded 58 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.8K, with a price of $515.0 per contract. There were 6633 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8940 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding VRNS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRNS#NASDAQ">VRNS</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 11 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 287 contract(s) at a $45.00 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 $64.5K, with a price of $225.0 per contract. There were 1373 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5476 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TSM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 46 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $216.2K, with a price of $865.0 per contract. There were 26960 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5068 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on May 9, 2025. This event was a transfer of 77 contract(s) at a $385.00 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 $77.7K, with a price of $1008.0 per contract. There were 1237 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4219 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CORZ (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CORZ#NASDAQ">CORZ</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 46 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 3000 contract(s) at a $8.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $471.0K, with a price of $157.0 per contract. There were 8008 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3522 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AI#NYSE">AI</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on May 9, 2025. Parties traded 997 contract(s) at a $23.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.8K, with a price of $43.0 per contract. There were 21613 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2777 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ZETA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZETA#NYSE">ZETA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 256 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 2300 contract(s) at a $12.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $901.6K, with a price of $392.0 per contract. There were 301 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2303 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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Shares of crypto-related companies are trading lower amid a drop in Bitcoin

Strategy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) on Monday announced it has added 1,895 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) to its corporate treasury for $180.3 million, paying an average of $95,167 per BTC. 
As of May 4, the company <a href="https://assets.contentstack.io/v3/assets/bltf8d808d9b8cebd37/blt530624966fb17ac3/6818a606cc0bf423515ffcad/form-8-k_05-05-2025.pdf">holds</a> 555,450 BTC acquired for $38.08 billion at an average cost basis of $68,550 per coin.
The acquisition extends Strategy's lead as the largest public corporate holder of Bitcoin, now owning over 2.6% of the total circulating supply.
According to its latest disclosures, the company's Bitcoin holdings have delivered a year-to-date yield of 14.0% in 2025.
The announcement coincides with a broader surge in institutional investment into digital assets. 
<a href="https://blog.coinshares.com/volume-232-digital-asset-fund-flows-weekly-report-4f8ae30ba289">According</a> to CoinShares, digital asset investment products saw $2 billion in net inflows last week—the third consecutive week of positive flows.
Over the past three weeks, crypto products have attracted $5.5 billion in total inflows, reversing nine straight weeks of outflows and pushing year-to-date flows to $5.6 billion.
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Bitcoin was the primary recipient, drawing $1.8 billion in new capital last week alone. 
Bearish positions in Bitcoin also saw their largest increase since mid-December, with $6.4 million in inflows, indicating hedging activity alongside bullish sentiment.
Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) investment products recorded $149 million in inflows, marking the second straight week of gains and bringing the two-week total to $336 million. 
Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>) added $6 million, while smaller flows were observed into Ripple&#8216;s (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>) ($10.5 million) and Tezos (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xtz/usd">XTZ</a>) ($8.2 million). 
Blockchain equities saw inflows of $15.9 million.
Regionally, the United States led with $1.9 billion in inflows, followed by Germany ($47 million), Switzerland ($34 million), and Canada ($20 million), indicating broad support for the asset class globally.
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Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Brett Knoblauch maintains Strategy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $619 to $614.

Cantor Fitzgerald Maintains Overweight on Strategy, Lowers Price Target to $614

Investment firm Bernstein expects corporate treasury allocations to drive approximately $330 billion into Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) over the next five years, fueled primarily by public companies adopting Strategy's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/45039399/strategy-buys-15355-bitcoin-for-142-billion-year-to-date-btc-yield-hits-137">capital deployment model.</a>
In a note published on Monday, Bernstein analysts outlined a base case in which listed corporates allocate around $205 billion to Bitcoin between 2025 and 2029, with Strategy contributing an additional $124 billion.
The firm said this projection hinges on continued replication of the MSTR playbook by companies with limited organic growth paths.
"Small, low-growth public companies with excess cash and limited prospects are likely to emulate MSTR's Bitcoin treasury strategy," the report stated. 
Bernstein identified around 2,000 such firms globally that meet its screening criteria, holding a combined $3.8 trillion in cash and equivalents. 
A 25% allocation from 20% of these firms alone could yield $190 billion in inflows.
MSTR, which has acquired approximately 554,000 BTC at a cost of $38 billion, continues to expand its exposure with an aggressive <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44563102/strategy-acquires-22048-more-bitcoin-for-1-92-billion-bringing-total-holdings-to-528185-btc">42:42 capital strategy</a>, raising $42 billion each from equity and debt markets by 2027.
According to Bernstein, the company has already completed about $27 billion of that plan.
The firm noted that public companies now collectively hold about 3.4% of the total Bitcoin supply, up sharply from 1.3% at the end of 2023. 
This concentration of long-term holders is contributing to declining exchange balances, further tightening circulating supply.
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Why It Matters: A favorable regulatory backdrop is another catalyst.
Bernstein cited the SEC's revocation of SAB 121, allowing banks to custody crypto assets without affecting their balance sheets and the new FASB rules that let corporates mark Bitcoin holdings to market, instead of only reporting impairments.
Still, Bernstein cautioned that not all companies attempting to replicate MSTR's model will succeed. 
"MSTR's edge lies in its financial innovation and track record of navigating multiple market cycles," the report stated. "Its ability to scale institutional-grade Bitcoin-linked instruments remains hard to match."
Even so, with growing capital market access, a declining BTC float, and a rising number of corporate imitators, Bernstein sees a structural supply squeeze taking shape, one that could reshape Bitcoin's long-term value dynamics.
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Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
03:57 PMApr 01, 2025	CALL	$210.00	Apr 04, 2025	-37	1786	65	4356	41	SWEEP	BEARISH
03:57 PMApr 01, 2025	CALL	$210.00	Apr 04, 2025	-37	1726	65	4210	41	SWEEP	BEARISH
03:51 PMApr 01, 2025	CALL	$210.00	Apr 04, 2025	-37	4	65	10	41	SWEEP	BEARISH
02:58 PMApr 01, 2025	PUT	$310.00	Apr 04, 2025	-37	866	500	63	1382	TRADE	BEARISH
11:48 AMApr 01, 2025	CALL	$305.00	Apr 04, 2025	-37	4974	636	297	1677	SWEEP	BEARISH
02:45 PMMar 31, 2025	CALL	$260.00	Apr 04, 2025	-37	369	228	110	335	SWEEP	BEARISH
12:25 PMMar 31, 2025	PUT	$500.00	Dec 17, 2027	950	20	20	32	62	TRADE	BULLISH
10:11 AMMar 31, 2025	CALL	$350.00	Jun 20, 2025	40	440	376	8	5357	SWEEP	BULLISH
04:00 PMMar 28, 2025	CALL	$220.00	Apr 04, 2025	-37	3396	200	91	3742	SWEEP	BEARISH
03:59 PMMar 28, 2025	CALL	$210.00	Mar 28, 2025	-44	1323	85	86	1535	SWEEP	BULLISH
03:57 PMMar 28, 2025	PUT	$340.00	Apr 25, 2025	-16	213	100	58	367	TRADE	BEARISH
03:32 PMMar 28, 2025	PUT	$330.00	Apr 17, 2025	-24	139	120	6	2335	SWEEP	BEARISH
09:34 AMMar 28, 2025	CALL	$500.00	Jan 16, 2026	250	410	200	9	4595	SWEEP	BULLISH
03:59 PMMar 27, 2025	CALL	$210.00	Mar 28, 2025	-44	1435	240	44	3267	SWEEP	BULLISH
03:59 PMMar 27, 2025	CALL	$210.00	Mar 28, 2025	-44	1384	100	42	3267	SWEEP	BULLISH
03:57 PMMar 27, 2025	CALL	$225.00	Mar 28, 2025	-44	1360	75	41	3329	TRADE	BULLISH
03:56 PMMar 27, 2025	CALL	$210.00	Mar 28, 2025	-44	620	44	19	3267	SWEEP	BULLISH
03:54 PMMar 27, 2025	CALL	$225.00	Mar 28, 2025	-44	608	150	18	3329	TRADE	BULLISH
03:54 PMMar 27, 2025	CALL	$225.00	Mar 28, 2025	-44	458	150	14	3329	TRADE	BULLISH
02:39 PMMar 27, 2025	CALL	$352.50	Apr 04, 2025	-37	2303	1262	2617	88	SWEEP	BEARISH
02:11 PMMar 27, 2025	PUT	$200.00	Apr 11, 2025	-30	19079	19000	8442	226	TRADE	BEARISH
11:55 AMMar 27, 2025	PUT	$170.00	Apr 04, 2025	-37	20034	20000	3333	601	SWEEP	BEARISH