
The recent launch of options trading for iShares Bitcoin Trust ($IBIT) has generated significant activity, primarily in call options, reflecting strong interest from retail investors. As of November 20, 2024, the majority of open interest in $IBIT options is concentrated in calls, similar to trends observed with MicroStrategy ($MSTR) and Bitcoin ($BTC). Notably, a call option expiring on December 20, 2024, with a strike price of $100 has been identified as the 10th most traded contract, drawing attention for its speculative nature. On the same day, a large buy of 4,000 January 2026 $40 calls was executed for $25 each, indicating bullish sentiment. The trading volume for options with strike prices extending to $100 for the end of 2024 has surpassed 10,000 contracts, with $IBIT closing at $53.72. The put/call ratio for $IBIT options has also shifted, reflecting a growing preference for calls as the price of Bitcoin continues to rise, prompting discussions of gamma squeezing—a strategy that has gained traction on Wall Street in recent years.
We've seen some crazy-bullish options activity in $IBIT since trading launched earlier this week (Source: LSEG) https://t.co/QWi7NfWwB2
$IBIT options started trading yesterday and now people are shocked by $BTC going up vertically when Gamma Squeezing has been one of the most popular plays for Wall Street in recent years 👇🙄 https://t.co/J0lVMJESCl
The volume on insane wing options in $IBIT all the way out to January 2027 (!) is wild. $100 strikes for end of 2024 traded 10,000+ $IBIT closed today at $53.72 https://t.co/rRQxauXXhc


