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. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology 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>NVDA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/22/25</td>
<td>$177.50</td>
<td>$210.2K</td>
<td>26.9K</td>
<td>51.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/22/25</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$26.1K</td>
<td>12.5K</td>
<td>44.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/22/25</td>
<td>$172.50</td>
<td>$34.8K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>15.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/22/25</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$38.8K</td>
<td>14.8K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COMM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$29.4K</td>
<td>19.4K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PANW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/22/25</td>
<td>$177.50</td>
<td>$29.6K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/29/25</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$36.7K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$34.4K</td>
<td>5.2K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$85.3K</td>
<td>23.2K</td>
<td>652</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/22/25</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
<td>$360.0K</td>
<td>35</td>
<td>612</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:NVDA), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 838 contract(s) at a $177.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 25 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $210.2K, with a price of $250.0 per contract. There were 26986 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 51231 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NASDAQ:PLTR), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $160.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.1K, with a price of $261.0 per contract. There were 12585 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 44166 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMD (NASDAQ:AMD), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 197 contract(s) at a $172.50 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 $34.8K, with a price of $177.0 per contract. There were 2730 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 15055 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:AAPL), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 105 contract(s) at a $230.00 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 $38.8K, with a price of $370.0 per contract. There were 14840 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4995 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding COMM (NASDAQ:COMM), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 28 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 327 contract(s) at a $16.00 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 $29.4K, with a price of $90.0 per contract. There were 19480 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3589 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PANW (NASDAQ:PANW), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, is expiring today. Parties traded 38 contract(s) at a $177.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.6K, with a price of $780.0 per contract. There were 3206 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1834 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSTR (NASDAQ:MSTR), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on August 29, 2025. Parties traded 34 contract(s) at a $350.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.7K, with a price of $1080.0 per contract. There were 4028 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1122 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For IBM (NYSE:IBM), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 28 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.4K, with a price of $344.0 per contract. There were 5239 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1018 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RIOT (NASDAQ:RIOT), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 147 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 360 contract(s) at a $12.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $85.3K, with a price of $237.0 per contract. There were 23278 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 652 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For APP (NASDAQ:APP), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 400 contract(s) at a $410.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 21 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $360.0K, with a price of $900.0 per contract. There were 35 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 612 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 Guide to Understanding Options Alerts or read more about unusual options activity. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Today's whale activity in Information Technology stocks reveals significant trading opportunities. Notable options activity includes bearish put sweeps for NVDA and AAPL, and bullish put trades for PLTR and MSTR. Other highlights include bearish call sweeps for IBM and RIOT, and a neutral call trade for PANW. The data indicates a divergence in market estimations, suggesting potential volatility in option prices. Traders are advised to monitor these movements closely for strategic trading decisions.

- The article discusses tracking large transactions by "whales" in the options market to identify trading opportunities.  
- It provides specific examples of options activity in the Information Technology sector, detailing trades for various companies, including NVDA, PLTR, and AMD, along with their sentiment and financial metrics.  
- The article emphasizes the significance of abnormal trading activity in influencing option prices and highlights the importance of understanding options terminology.

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