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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 Financials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>XYZ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/25/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$55.2K</td>
<td>6.8K</td>
<td>6.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMBC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$35.3K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$87.50</td>
<td>$28.0K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GNW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$237.5K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$581.2K</td>
<td>219</td>
<td>306</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$395.00</td>
<td>$71.1K</td>
<td>160</td>
<td>288</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/20/26</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$30.2K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td>218</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RELY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$17.50</td>
<td>$25.6K</td>
<td>31.5K</td>
<td>155</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$30.7K</td>
<td>22.6K</td>
<td>152</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RKT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$28.1K</td>
<td>297</td>
<td>151</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For XYZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYZ#NYSE">XYZ</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, is expiring today. Parties traded 614 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 $55.2K, with a price of $90.0 per contract. There were 6833 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6606 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMBC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMBC#NYSE">AMBC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 175 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 882 contract(s) at a $13.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 64 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.3K, with a price of $40.0 per contract. There were 5000 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3882 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 84 day(s) on October 17, 2025. Parties traded 104 contract(s) at a $87.50 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 $28.0K, with a price of $270.0 per contract. There were 4291 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2804 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GNW (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNW#NYSE">GNW</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 238 day(s) on March 20, 2026. Parties traded 2500 contract(s) at a $8.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $237.5K, with a price of $95.0 per contract. There were 4107 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2503 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For V (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 328 day(s) on June 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $350.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $581.2K, with a price of $2325.0 per contract. There were 219 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 306 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 21 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 30 contract(s) at a $395.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $71.1K, with a price of $2370.0 per contract. There were 160 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 288 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SOFI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 210 day(s) on February 20, 2026. This event was a transfer of 110 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.2K, with a price of $275.0 per contract. There were 3677 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 218 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RELY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RELY#NASDAQ">RELY</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 84 day(s) on October 17, 2025. Parties traded 125 contract(s) at a $17.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.6K, with a price of $205.0 per contract. There were 31592 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 155 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 175 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.7K, with a price of $1535.0 per contract. There were 22696 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 152 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RKT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKT#NYSE">RKT</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 147 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 75 contract(s) at a $12.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.1K, with a price of $375.0 per contract. There were 297 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 151 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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Japan&#8217;s Fair Trade Commission has taken its first administrative action against the credit card industry, targeting Visa Worldwide Pte Ltd., a subsidiary of&nbsp;Visa Inc.&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) Singapore operations, over suspected monopolistic practices in the authorization system market.
What Happened: The FTC approved Visa Worldwide&#8217;s voluntary corrective action plan following a probe into allegations that the payment giant effectively forced credit card companies to use its proprietary credit authorization system, <a href="https://ajw-origin.potaufeu.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15922631">reported</a> The Asahi Shimbun. 
The company must report implementation progress to regulators for five years under the commitment procedure based on Japan&#8217;s Anti-Monopoly Law.
Visa, the world&#8217;s largest international credit card network, operates through regional subsidiaries including Singapore-based Visa Worldwide, which manages Asian operations. The company doesn&#8217;t issue cards directly but provides transaction infrastructure, collecting license fees from card issuers and payment processors.
The investigation centered on Visa&#8217;s November 2021 terms changes that rendered credit card companies managing merchant outlets ineligible for commission discounts in certain industries unless they adopted Visa&#8217;s authorization system. According to the FTC, nearly all companies using rival systems switched to Visa&#8217;s platform after the February 2018 announcement.
The authorization system generates approximately 10 billion yen ($68 million) annually in fees from these companies. When consumers make purchases, card companies use this system to verify spending limits and detect potential fraud with cardholders&#8217; issuing banks.
Visa did not immediately respond to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga</a>'s request for comment.
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Why It Matters: FTC officials concluded the updated terms constituted suspected violations of unfair trade practices by restricting free transactions and excluding rival authorization providers. The watchdog conducted onsite investigations of Visa&#8217;s Japanese subsidiary in July 2024.
This regulatory scrutiny comes as Visa faces mounting competitive <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46321038/buckle-up-visa-stablecoins-process-800-billion-in-transactions-per-month-report-finds">pressure from stablecoins and digital payment alternatives</a>. Recent reports indicate stablecoins now process approximately $800 billion monthly in transactions, approaching Visa&#8217;s $1.1 trillion monthly volume. The U.S. Senate&#8217;s passage of the GENIUS Act establishing stablecoin frameworks could intensify competition for traditional card networks.
Japan&#8217;s credit card market represents significant volume, with approximately 116 trillion yen ($788 billion in payments processed in 2024, according to the Japan Consumer Credit Association.
Visa stock has gained over 13% year-to-date, outpacing Mastercard Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) at 7.60%, though <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/large-cap/25/07/46365557/visa-vs-mastercard">both lag broader technology sector gains.</a> Compare Visa and Mastercard on price trend, growth, momentum, and quality with Benzinga&#8217;s Stock Edge Rankings.
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Visa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 5.17% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.82%. Currently, Visa has a market capitalization of $678.49 billion. 
Buying $100 In V: If an investor had bought $100 of V stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $479.39 today based on a price of $354.00 for V at the time of writing.
<h3>Visa's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
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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.
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$100 Invested In Visa 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Multinational payment card services provider Visa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) continues to perform as a consistently reliable blue-chip enterprise. On a year-to-date basis, V stock has gained just over 10%, which is a modest but noticeable improvement over the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index. At the same time, broader economic concerns cloud the company, which is set to release its results for the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/V/earnings">fiscal third quarter</a> near month's end. Still, the unusual circumstances may present a bullish edge for speculators.
On July 29, Visa is scheduled to disclose its financial results, with Wall Street analysts anticipating earnings per share of $2.83 on revenue of $9.82 billion. In the year-ago quarter, the financial services giant posted earnings of $2.42 per share with a top-line print of $8.9 billion. What should boost confidence for investors is that Visa commands a long history of earnings beats.
That said, it's also interesting that the sole hiccup since the fiscal third quarter of 2020 materialized one year ago, when Visa suffered a slight miss against revenue expectations. Could lightning strike twice for the bears?
It's possible and the pessimists might argue that it's probable. Consumers have been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44916124/frozen-pizza-sales-surge-like-2009-recession-as-americans-cut-back-on-dining-out-amid-economic-strain">pivoting toward lower-cost food alternatives</a>, a dynamic that echoes the 2009 recession. Unfortunately for the company, broader headwinds have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/V">impacted its revenue streams</a>, suggesting that Visa is vulnerable to economic softness — despite the counterargument that credit cards can allow holders to stretch their finances.
Nevertheless, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/large-cap/25/07/46365557/visa-vs-mastercard">broader transition toward digital payment solutions</a> has so far bolstered V stock. While there are consumers that still prefer to use cash, the emphasis today is on greater convenience and wider integration with digital platforms. Overall, the idea is that this massive tailwind can help Visa ride out the present economic turbulence.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Establishing The Benchmark For V Stock And Beating It</h2>
While the financial services provider has performed well this year, V stock has admittedly encountered a downdraft. Since June 11, the security has struggled within a bearish trend channel, raising legitimate questions about its forward trajectory. Still, the consolidation may be signaling for a possible reversal.
First, it's important to establish a baseline for V stock, which would be its null hypothesis: the expected performance of the security assuming no mispricing. Since January 2019, the chance that a one-week long position in Visa stock will be profitable is 56.43%. Therefore, an alternative hypothesis must be able to beat this benchmark.
In this case, our alternative hypothesis is that because V stock is printing a rare quantitative signal, the probability of upside is 78.57%.
To arrive at the above conclusion, you cannot simply look at the share price and make such a determination. Instead, we can discretize price action into market breadth, essentially converting it into sequences of accumulative and distributive sessions. In this manner, we're dealing with root demand; that is, at the end of the session, was the market a net buyer or net seller?
By compressing price discovery into simple up weeks and down weeks, we can more easily identify recurring patterns — and more importantly, the likelihood of transition from one sequence to another. Conducting this exercise for Visa stock across 10-week intervals gives us the following demand profile:
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>L10 Category</td>
<td>Sample Size</td>
<td>Up Probability</td>
<td>Baseline Probability</td>
<td>Median Return if Up</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2-8-D</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>50.00%</td>
<td>56.30%</td>
<td>2.04%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3-7-D</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>55.00%</td>
<td>56.30%</td>
<td>3.29%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3-7-U</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>50.00%</td>
<td>56.30%</td>
<td>1.70%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4-6-D</td>
<td>38</td>
<td>47.37%</td>
<td>56.30%</td>
<td>3.37%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4-6-U</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>64.29%</td>
<td>56.30%</td>
<td>1.26%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5-5-D</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>50.00%</td>
<td>56.30%</td>
<td>2.80%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5-5-U</td>
<td>39</td>
<td>61.54%</td>
<td>56.30%</td>
<td>1.91%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6-4-D</td>
<td>13</td>
<td>76.92%</td>
<td>56.30%</td>
<td>1.69%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6-4-U</td>
<td>61</td>
<td>54.10%</td>
<td>56.30%</td>
<td>1.33%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7-3-U</td>
<td>61</td>
<td>55.74%</td>
<td>56.30%</td>
<td>1.43%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8-2-U</td>
<td>26</td>
<td>57.69%</td>
<td>56.30%</td>
<td>1.47%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9-1-U</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>20.00%</td>
<td>56.30%</td>
<td>4.96%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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In the trailing two months, V stock is printing a "6-4-D" sequence: four up weeks, six down weeks, with a negative trajectory across the 10-week period. It's a rare sequence, having materialized only 14 times since January 2019. However, the takeaway, again, is that in 76.92% of cases, the following week's price action results in upside, with a median return of 1.69%.
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Assuming that V stock closes around $349, bullish speculators may anticipate a quick push to $354.90, possibly to $355 given the psychological importance. From here, if the bulls maintain control over the next four weeks, a push toward $361 is reasonable based on an analysis of past analogs.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Taking A Shot On Visa</h2>
Armed with the market intelligence above, there are two ways to play V stock. First, you may consider the 352.50/355 bull call spread expiring Aug. 1. This transaction involves buying the $352.50 call and simultaneously selling the $355 call, for a net debit paid of $125 (the most that can be lost in the trade). Should V rise through the short strike price ($355) at expiration, the maximum reward is also $125, a 100% payout.
With the above trade, you have the option of pulling out ahead of earnings if conditions justify it or wait till after the earnings disclosure.
Another idea to consider is the 355/360 bull spread expiring Aug. 15. This transaction requires a net debit of $215 at time of writing. However, if Visa stock manages to rise through the short strike price at expiration, the maximum reward is $285, a payout of roughly 133%.
Of course, the above trade hinges on the viability of the 6-4-D sequence and its projected statistical response. Running a one-tailed binomial test reveals a p-value of 7.76. This means that there's a 7.76% probability that V stock can rise 76.92% on a frequency basis by random chance rather than as a "consequence" of the 6-4-D sequence.
Scientifically, this does not meet the threshold of statistical significance, where the p-value cutoff is 5%. However, given the open-system nature of the stock market, this is unquestionably an empirically unusual quant signal — one that could provide an edge for adventurous speculators.
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ICBA Payments, a subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America&#xAE; (ICBA), today announced the renewal of its four-decade relationship with Visa. Together, the organizations are deepening their efforts to equip local financial institutions with the modern payment tools and support they need to grow and better serve the needs of their customers.
Under the renewed partnership, ICBA Payments will continue its sponsored card programs with Visa—featuring contactless-enabled cards, tokenization for digital wallets, and seamless access to Visa's global network—alongside comprehensive program support, including cardholder communications, marketing and other operational services. The partnership also plans to expand – providing streamlined access to Visa Direct, Visa's real-time money movement platform, enabling community banks to deliver faster, more flexible payment experiences for consumers, small businesses and commercial clients.
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Mastercard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) on Wednesday <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/07/b46434373/elevating-cardholder-experiences-worldwide-with-the-mastercard-collection-and-introduction-of-worl" rel="noreferrer noopener">announced it is launching</a> a new set of benefits called The Mastercard Collection to meet a major shift in how people, especially Americans, want to spend their time and money.
New research from the company shows that consumers are choosing to invest in meaningful experiences with family and friends, rather than buying more stuff.
Mastercard wants to help make those moments easier, more special, and more accessible. With the Mastercard Collection, cardholders can get perks that make going out to eat, traveling, and enjoying live entertainment more rewarding.
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That means easier access to hard-to-book restaurants, early ticket sales, better concert and sports seats, and smoother airport experiences.
Mastercard is even adding exclusive dining lounges at select airports to help travelers relax and enjoy good food before they board.
The company is also introducing its most premium card yet, World Legend Mastercard, aimed at higher-spending users who want one-of-a-kind experiences wherever they go.
This new card will be available in the U.S. starting in the third quarter of 2025 and will expand to other countries afterward.
While Mastercard&#8217;s stock has seen a gain of nearly 5% year-to-date, it has slightly underperformed the S&amp;P 100 Index, which includes Mastercard and has risen over 6% during the same period.
This recent performance comes amidst broader shifts in the payments industry. The increasing <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/46017534/as-trump-says-get-it-to-my-desk-for-genius-stablecoin-bill-analysts-warn-of-disruption-to-payment-giants-visa-and-mastercard" rel="noreferrer noopener">adoption of stablecoins</a> and mounting regulatory pressures have begun to exert downward pressure on the stock performance of both Visa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) and Mastercard.
Investors have shown caution and are concerned that stablecoins could bypass the traditional payment networks that these companies rely on, potentially impacting their revenues and, subsequently, their share prices.
Furthermore, shares of several payments and fintech companies, including Mastercard, recently experienced a decline after JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46377201/fintech-stocks-slip-as-jpmorgan-plans-data-access-fees-but-affirm-defies-the-trend" rel="noreferrer noopener">unveiled plans last week</a> to implement substantial fees for accessing customer bank account data.
The announcement has sparked concerns across the industry about rising data costs and potential disruptions to digital payment services.
Price Action:&nbsp;Mastercard shares closed down 0.48% at $550.36 on Tuesday.
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Shares of several payments and fintech stocks are trading lower following a comment from JP Morgan that fintech companies will have to pay up for customer data.

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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 Financials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/11/25</td>
<td>$385.00</td>
<td>$36.0K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>19.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$46.00</td>
<td>$28.7K</td>
<td>5.9K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$81.00</td>
<td>$52.1K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$443.2K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ING</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$80.3K</td>
<td>41</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OWL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$57.9K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>552</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CHYM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$62.1K</td>
<td>880</td>
<td>396</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LNC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$46.0K</td>
<td>237</td>
<td>140</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$335.00</td>
<td>$86.3K</td>
<td>450</td>
<td>54</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$702.50</td>
<td>$37.0K</td>
<td>44</td>
<td>43</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 80 contract(s) at a $385.00 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 $36.0K, with a price of $450.0 per contract. There were 2447 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 19757 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BAC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 35 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $46.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.7K, with a price of $115.0 per contract. There were 5957 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5045 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 7 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 2004 contract(s) at a $81.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 24 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.1K, with a price of $26.0 per contract. There were 1376 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2036 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 161 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1600 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $443.2K, with a price of $277.0 per contract. There were 1613 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1603 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ING (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ING#NYSE">ING</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 35 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 1460 contract(s) at a $22.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $80.3K, with a price of $55.0 per contract. There were 41 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1460 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For OWL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OWL#NYSE">OWL</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 189 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 552 contract(s) at a $17.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.9K, with a price of $105.0 per contract. There were 1685 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 552 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CHYM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHYM#NASDAQ">CHYM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 35 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 226 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $62.1K, with a price of $275.0 per contract. There were 880 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 396 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LNC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNC#NYSE">LNC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 35 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.0K, with a price of $460.0 per contract. There were 237 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 140 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding V (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 189 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $335.00 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 $86.3K, with a price of $3455.0 per contract. There were 450 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 54 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $702.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.0K, with a price of $1481.0 per contract. There were 44 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 43 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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<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/payment-processors" rel="noreferrer noopener">U.S. payment processors</a> are shifting their focus toward faster, more convenient, and secure digital payment solutions. Key trends driving this transformation include the growth of real-time payments and the broader use of digital wallets and mobile transactions.
The industry is undergoing rapid growth and transformation as "Buy Now, Pay Later" (BNPL) and cryptocurrency payments gain momentum.
BNPL allows consumers to divide purchases into manageable installments, while crypto payment gateways let merchants accept digital currencies.
Key players in the sector, including Visa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), surged over 13% year-to-date compared to Mastercard's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) by over 7%. The S&amp;P 500 Information Technology Sector Index (which includes both stocks) gained 10% during the period.
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Visa and Mastercard stocks surged over 10-13% in the last three months, lagging the index's 27% gains. PayPal stock is down 13% year-to-date despite gaining 23% in the last three months.
Morgan Stanley and Jefferies <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/45067312/paypal-earnings-beat-but-slower-spending-and-checkout-use-weigh-on-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">cited concerns for</a> PayPal over tariffs, Apple's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) competitive threat, and a slowdown in branded checkout growth. They warned that PayPal's exposure to China cross-border transactions could face pressure from new tariffs and regulatory changes.
Visa and Mastercard face intense competition from American Express (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), Discover, UnionPay, and PayPal (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) in the payment processing space. PayPal challenged Visa and Mastercard early on by delivering a more convenient and user-friendly solution for online payments, especially for peer-to-peer transfers and small online merchants.
PayPal's success in digital payments helped accelerate the shift toward online and mobile transactions, pushing Visa and Mastercard to evolve and innovate in response.
Visa and Mastercard also compete with Capital One (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>), Stripe, and many fintech startups specializing in digital payments.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Visa And Mastercard's Latest Quarterly Results</h2>
Visa <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/04/45118922/visas-q2-results-reflect-steady-us-spending-despite-market-uncertainty-analyst-highlights-strength-in-payment-volumes" rel="noreferrer noopener">beat expectations in</a> the second quarter, reporting EPS of $2.76 and revenue of $9.59 billion (up 9.2%), slightly ahead of analyst estimates despite a mixed macro backdrop.
RBC's Daniel Perlin noted solid U.S. payment volumes and strong value-added services growth. Perlin highlighted three positives: steady consumer spending, 22% year-over-year growth in value-added services revenue, which highlights Visa's expanding revenue base beyond consumer transactions, and Visa's new $30 billion share buyback plan.
Despite minor cross-border softness, Visa kept its full-year 2025 guidance unchanged, with management ready to adapt as needed; Perlin slightly raised his fiscal 2025 EPS estimate to $11.30.
Mastercard beat <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/25/05/45175986/mastercards-cross-border-surge-and-pricing-actions-drive-analyst-optimism" rel="noreferrer noopener">first-quarter estimates</a> with $7.25 billion in revenue (up 14%) and adjusted EPS of $3.73, driven by solid pricing and acquisitions.
JPMorgan analyst Tien-tsin Huang cited strong organic growth, resilient volumes, and solid execution despite calendar and macro headwinds.
Huang highlighted better-than-expected revenue yield, aided by pricing and FX volatility, and noted Mastercard's broad-based strength, even as cross-border volumes decelerated slightly off a strong fourth-quarter base.
Mastercard maintained full-year guidance and forecasted mid-teens revenue growth for second-quarter, with Huang raising EPS estimates for fiscal 2025 to $15.90 and for fiscal 2026 to $18.60, supported by diversified, premium growth and pricing actions that help cushion against macro pressure.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How Visa And Mastercard Stack Up Against Each Other?</h2>
On March 21, JP Morgan's Tien-tsin Huang <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44435113/visa-vs-mastercard-the-heavyweight-bout-of-payments" rel="noreferrer noopener">highlighted Visa leads</a> the payments industry in scale, with higher transaction volume, revenue, and operating margins. However, Mastercard has consistently outpaced Visa in growth, with faster revenue and earnings expansion driven by gains in emerging markets and diversified revenue streams.
Huang noted both Visa and Mastercard as strong performers, highlighting their robust cash flows and commitment to shareholder returns through aggressive buybacks. In 2024, both stocks rose over 20%, in line with the broader market.
Huang highlighted that Visa has pulled ahead in early 2025, benefiting from investor interest in U.S. growth stocks and fading regulatory concerns. He also pointed out that Mastercard trades at a higher valuation, reflecting its stronger growth trajectory. While Mastercard's growth premium appears justified, Huang noted growing appeal in Visa's relative value and improving risk profile.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Regulatory Probe</h2>
On May 23, European Union antitrust regulators <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45592157/visa-and-mastercard-face-eu-scrutiny-over-card-fees-amid-push-to-cut-foreign-payment-dependence" rel="noreferrer noopener">launched a probe</a> into fees charged by Visa and Mastercard, questioning their impact on financial institutions servicing retailers.
Regulators surveyed market participants to assess the fees imposed through Visa and Mastercard networks as EU officials explored ways to reduce reliance on foreign payment providers.
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde underscored the urgency to cut dependence on U.S. card networks, according to sources cited by Bloomberg. Visa and Mastercard stocks fell following the news, as both firms face legal and regulatory challenges over their global fee structures.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Crypto Payments</h2>
On June 13, American Express partnered with Coinbase (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) to launch the Coinbase One Card, a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/06/45919626/coinbase-ceo-brian-armstrong-teases-crypto-credit-card-powered-by-american-express-bitcoin-cashbacks-offered-but-heres-the-catch" rel="noreferrer noopener">metal credit card</a> that offers up to 4% cashback in Bitcoin, available exclusively to Coinbase One subscribers starting fall 2025.
Mastercard powers Gemini's competing crypto credit card, offering up to 4% Bitcoin rewards on purchases like gas and rideshare, with no annual or foreign transaction fees. Both card networks are deepening their presence in crypto payments, supporting products that let users earn digital assets through everyday spending.
By enabling crypto rewards cards, American Express and Mastercard are helping traditional payments converge with the growing demand for digital currency use and adoption.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Trump Policies</h2>
On June 19, analysts warned the GENIUS Act <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/46017534/as-trump-says-get-it-to-my-desk-for-genius-stablecoin-bill-analysts-warn-of-disruption-to-payment-giants-visa-and-mastercard" rel="noreferrer noopener">could intensify competition</a> for Visa and Mastercard as it lays the groundwork for regulated stablecoin payments in the U.S.
Mark Hines of Herrick Lake Investments said companies like Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Stripe could quickly adopt stablecoins, bypassing traditional card networks and offering lower transaction fees. Hines predicted that Visa and Mastercard may face slower growth and fee pressure as stablecoins emerge as viable alternatives for online payments. Despite Trump's push for swift House approval, some analysts, like Rebound Capital, believe stablecoins still have a long runway before materially disrupting major payment processors.
With Visa, Mastercard, and American Express handling $28 trillion in annual volume, any shift toward stablecoin adoption could eventually impact their dominance, especially if the market grows to the projected $3.7 trillion by the decade's end.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Other Macroeconomic Events</h2>
On June 24, Bank of America Securities analysts flagged <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst-color/25/06/46081860/visa-mastercard-exposed-as-more-travelers-cut-back-on-overseas-plans" rel="noreferrer noopener">rising price sensitivity</a> and macro concerns as potential headwinds for Visa and Mastercard's cross-border volumes. Both stocks declined 4% in the last 30 days.
The analysts found that 47% of global travelers plan to alter their travel plans over the next year, up from 44% in April, posing risks to international spending.
Analysts estimate that about 10% of travelers may cancel or switch to domestic trips, which could impact Visa and Mastercard's high-margin cross-border revenue.
While both companies still report stable trends, analysts caution that prolonged weakness in global travel—especially U.S. inbound—could pressure future growth.
Price Actions:&nbsp;At the last check on Friday, MA stock was down 0.54% at $560.50, and V is down 0.53%.
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Fintech

Visa And Mastercard Remain Top Picks, But One May Outpace Growth

Looking into the current session, Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) shares are trading at $354.38, after a 0.05% drop. Over the past month, the stock decreased by 5.16%, but over the past year, it actually increased by 34.85%. With questionable short-term performance like this, and great long-term performance, long-term shareholders might want to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752080443_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Visa P/E Ratio Analysis in Relation to Industry Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Visa has a better P/E ratio of 35.63 than the aggregate P/E ratio of 35.19 of the Financial Services industry. Ideally, one might believe that Visa Inc. might perform better in the future than it's industry group, but it's probable that the stock is overvalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752080443_1.png" alt="Guage" />

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

Intraday Update

A Look Into Visa Inc's Price Over Earnings

<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/07/46198393/why-the-future-of-stablecoins-isnt-just-for-humans">Stablecoins are now</a> facilitating nearly $800 billion in digital transactions each month, positioning themselves as credible challengers to traditional payment networks like Visa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), according to Grayscale's June 2025 market report.
The surge in usage is occurring alongside a wave of favorable regulatory developments and growing corporate interest in stablecoin infrastructure, prompting what some have dubbed "Stablecoin Summer."
What Happened: Grayscale's data reveals that stablecoins, blockchain-based digital dollars typically backed by cash or short-term U.S. Treasuries, have rapidly scaled into one of the most used components of crypto infrastructure.
"Estimates from Visa and crypto data specialists suggest stablecoins are used for about $800 billion in digital transactions per month," the report said. 
For comparison, Visa processed approximately $1.1 trillion in monthly payment volume during 2024.
The report also highlighted Circle&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NYSE">CRCL</a>) public listing in June as a pivotal moment for the sector. 
The issuer of the USDC (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">USDC</a>) stablecoin saw its stock rise from $31 to $181 per share by month-end, reflecting strong investor enthusiasm for stablecoin-based business models.
"At that price, Circle trades at more than 150 times its 2024 EBITDA," Grayscale noted.
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Why It Matters: The regulatory landscape is also shifting.
The U.S. Senate recently passed the GENIUS Act, which establishes a clear legal framework for payment stablecoins, setting rules for reserve assets, compliance procedures, and audit standards. 
The bill now awaits a vote in the House. 
Grayscale believes the legislation will help drive further adoption in the U.S., although it criticizes the Act's ban on interest-bearing stablecoins, calling them a potential benefit to consumers.
Meanwhile, household names outside of the crypto space, including Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>), and JPMorgan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), are reportedly exploring stablecoin use cases, from internal payment systems to customer-facing integrations. "This is a diverse mix of leading firms, all of which see the potential benefits of stablecoins," Grayscale said.
What&#8217;s Next: While Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) remains the most recognized asset in crypto markets, the report argues that stablecoins and decentralized finance applications are quietly laying the groundwork for broader financial infrastructure shifts.
With stablecoins increasingly used across both emerging markets and institutional channels, the asset class may soon rival or even surpass legacy payment providers in utility and volume.
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USDC

Buckle Up, Visa: Stablecoins Process $800 Billion In Transactions Per Month, Report Finds

Visa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 9.28% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 21.53%. Currently, Visa has a market capitalization of $683.49 billion. 
Buying $100 In V: If an investor had bought $100 of V stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $1,864.54 today based on a price of $356.61 for V at the time of writing.
<h3>Visa's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751922911_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.

$100 Invested In Visa 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth 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 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>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$86.9K</td>
<td>12.7K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$91.3K</td>
<td>8.4K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/25/25</td>
<td>$14.50</td>
<td>$206.8K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>636</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/11/25</td>
<td>$357.50</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>171</td>
<td>345</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$51.0K</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>257</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BULL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$44.5K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>236</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$36.9K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>195</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$585.00</td>
<td>$94.0K</td>
<td>100</td>
<td>137</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AFRM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$100.4K</td>
<td>678</td>
<td>80</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/17/27</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$31.0K</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>16</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on July 3, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $86.9K, with a price of $435.0 per contract. There were 12759 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4928 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 42 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 54 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 $91.3K, with a price of $1692.0 per contract. There were 8492 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2187 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SOFI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 21 day(s) on July 25, 2025. Parties traded 507 contract(s) at a $14.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $206.8K, with a price of $408.0 per contract. There were 1196 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 636 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For V (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 7 day(s) on July 11, 2025. This event was a transfer of 68 contract(s) at a $357.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $442.5 per contract. There were 171 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 345 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 77 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 65 contract(s) at a $90.00 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 $51.0K, with a price of $785.0 per contract. There were 16 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 257 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BULL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BULL#NASDAQ">BULL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 77 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.5K, with a price of $445.0 per contract. There were 2769 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 236 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AXP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 44 contract(s) at a $330.00 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 $36.9K, with a price of $840.0 per contract. There were 1142 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 195 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 77 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 33 contract(s) at a $585.00 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 $94.0K, with a price of $2850.0 per contract. There were 100 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 137 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AFRM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 196 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 80 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $100.4K, with a price of $1255.0 per contract. There were 678 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 80 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JPM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 896 day(s) on December 17, 2027. Parties traded 16 contract(s) at a $380.00 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 $31.0K, with a price of $1937.0 per contract. There were 40 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 16 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.

BULL

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>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$86.9K</td>
<td>12.7K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$91.3K</td>
<td>8.4K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/25/25</td>
<td>$14.50</td>
<td>$206.8K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>636</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/11/25</td>
<td>$357.50</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>171</td>
<td>345</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$51.0K</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>257</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BULL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$44.5K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>236</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$36.9K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>195</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$585.00</td>
<td>$94.0K</td>
<td>100</td>
<td>137</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AFRM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$100.4K</td>
<td>678</td>
<td>80</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/17/27</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$31.0K</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>16</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $86.9K, with a price of $435.0 per contract. There were 12759 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4928 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 43 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 54 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 $91.3K, with a price of $1692.0 per contract. There were 8492 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2187 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SOFI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 22 day(s) on July 25, 2025. Parties traded 507 contract(s) at a $14.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $206.8K, with a price of $408.0 per contract. There were 1196 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 636 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For V (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 8 day(s) on July 11, 2025. This event was a transfer of 68 contract(s) at a $357.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $442.5 per contract. There were 171 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 345 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 78 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 65 contract(s) at a $90.00 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 $51.0K, with a price of $785.0 per contract. There were 16 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 257 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BULL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BULL#NASDAQ">BULL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 78 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.5K, with a price of $445.0 per contract. There were 2769 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 236 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AXP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 15 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 44 contract(s) at a $330.00 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 $36.9K, with a price of $840.0 per contract. There were 1142 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 195 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 78 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 33 contract(s) at a $585.00 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 $94.0K, with a price of $2850.0 per contract. There were 100 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 137 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AFRM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 197 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 80 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $100.4K, with a price of $1255.0 per contract. There were 678 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 80 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JPM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 897 day(s) on December 17, 2027. This event was a transfer of 16 contract(s) at a $380.00 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 $31.0K, with a price of $1937.0 per contract. There were 40 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 16 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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