Today, notable options trading occurred in the Russell 3000 index, with CRISPR Therapeutics AG (CRSP) seeing 21,620 contracts traded, equating to approximately 2.2 million underlying shares, which is 53% of its average daily volume of 4.1 million shares over the past month. High interest was noted for the $70 strike call option expiring July 25, 2025, with 1,751 contracts representing around 175,100 shares.
Peabody Energy Corp (BTU) followed closely with 25,757 contracts traded, representing about 2.6 million underlying shares or 51.8% of its daily average of 5.0 million shares. A significant portion of this volume was linked to the $18 strike call option expiring September 19, 2025, with 5,626 contracts representing approximately 562,600 shares.
Celsius Holdings Inc (CELH) also saw a robust trading session with 28,107 contracts, amounting to 2.8 million underlying shares, or 51% of its daily average of 5.5 million shares. The $43 strike put option expiring July 25, 2025, accounted for 2,518 contracts, equating to around 251,800 shares.