Surge in Options Trading for Russell 3000 Stocks Today

Analysts are observing significant trading volumes in Krystal Biotech, Riot Platforms, and Glaukos Corp as investors show interest.

Krystal Biotech Sees High Volume in January 2025 Call Options

Today, activity surrounding Krystal Biotech Inc (Symbol: KRYS) has caught the attention of traders. A total of 2,993 contracts have been exchanged so far, which corresponds to about 299,300 underlying shares. This volume represents 99.7% of KRYS’s average daily trading volume over the last month, which stands at 300,115 shares. The standout was the $210 strike call option set to expire on January 17, 2025, with 2,501 contracts traded, equating to approximately 250,100 underlying shares. Below is a chart depicting KRYS’s trading history over the past twelve months, highlighting the $210 strike in orange:

Riot Platforms Experiences Impressive Options Activity

Moving on to Riot Platforms Inc (Symbol: RIOT), the company has recorded an impressive 371,103 options contracts traded today. This volume translates to roughly 37.1 million underlying shares, reaching about 98.9% of RIOT’s monthly average of 37.5 million shares. The most significant action comes from the $20 strike call option set to expire on June 20, 2025, which has seen 62,549 contracts traded, equivalent to approximately 6.3 million underlying shares. Below, you can find a chart showing RIOT’s twelve-month trading activity, with the $20 strike highlighted in orange:

Glaukos Corp’s Options Trading Also Active Today

Lastly, Glaukos Corp (Symbol: GKOS) has seen engagement in options trading today, with 5,692 contracts making their way through the market. This amount is approximately 569,200 underlying shares and constitutes around 95.9% of GKOS’s average daily trading volume of 593,610 shares over the previous month. The $135 strike put option expiring on January 17, 2025, has been particularly popular, with 2,531 contracts traded, representing about 253,100 underlying shares. Below is a chart illustrating GKOS’s trading history over the past year, highlighting the $135 strike in orange:

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