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NVDA Options: Bearish Bets Surge Ahead of Earnings
16 Jul
Summary
- Unusual volume of in-the-money Nvidia put options traded.
- Over 5,700 contracts at the $210 strike price expiring July 27.
- Option buyers anticipate Nvidia stock falling below $203.75.
Nvidia Inc. (NVDA) experienced substantial trading activity in its in-the-money (ITM) put options, with an expiration date approaching in 12 days. On July 16, 2026, a notable volume of these contracts traded, with over 5,700 contracts recorded at the $210 strike price for the July 27 expiration.
These specific put options are currently in-the-money, trading above the stock's current price of $207.18. Buyers of these options appear to be anticipating a downturn, hoping for NVDA to fall below $203.75 within the next 12 days. This price point represents a potential 1.65% decrease from the current trading level.
The heightened activity in ITM puts occurs as Nvidia's stock hovers around $207.18, recovering from a recent low but still below its May peak. Investors are closely watching for clues regarding the stock's performance leading up to the earnings report scheduled for next month.
