<p>Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on IonQ. Our analysis of options history for IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) revealed 10 unusual trades.</p>
<p>Delving into the details, we found 30% of traders were bullish, while 50% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 7 were puts, with a value of $740,222, and 3 were calls, valued at $104,609.</p>
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
<p>After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $30.0 and $120.0 for IonQ, spanning the last three months.</p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
<p>Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in IonQ's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to IonQ's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $30.0 to $120.0 over the preceding 30 days.</p>
<h3>IonQ Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1765555253_0.png?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" alt="Options Call Chart" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1765555253_0.png"/></p>

<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>
<p></p><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>IONQ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/18/26</td>
<td>$35.65</td>
<td>$35.25</td>
<td>$35.25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$408.9K</td>
<td>17</td>
<td align="right">126</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IONQ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$5.55</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$101.9K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td align="right">200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IONQ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/02/26</td>
<td>$3.9</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
<td>$66.5K</td>
<td>36</td>
<td align="right">175</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IONQ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$2.07</td>
<td>$1.92</td>
<td>$2.0</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$59.0K</td>
<td>9.1K</td>
<td align="right">388</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IONQ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$33.5</td>
<td>$33.0</td>
<td>$33.0</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$49.5K</td>
<td>175</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table><p></p>
<h3>About IonQ</h3>
<p>IonQ Inc sells access to several quantum computers of various qubit capacities and is in the process of researching and developing technologies for quantum computers with increasing computational capabilities. The company currently makes access to its quantum computers available via cloud platforms and also to select customers via its own cloud service. This cloud-based approach enables the broad availability of quantum-computing-as-a-service (QCaaS). The company derives its revenue from its quantum-computing-as-a-service arrangements, consulting services related to co-developing algorithms on company's quantum computing systems and contracts associated with the design, development, and construction of specialized quantum computing systems together with related services.</p>
<p>Following our analysis of the options activities associated with IonQ, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.</p>
<h3>Present Market Standing of IonQ</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 3,741,098, the price of IONQ is down by -1.58%, reaching $51.72.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 75 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on IonQ</h3>
<p>2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $68.5.</p>
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* Reflecting concerns, an analyst from JP Morgan lowers its rating to Neutral with a new price target of $47.
* An analyst from Mizuho downgraded its action to Outperform with a price target of $90. </p>
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<p>Financial giants have shown a bearish sentiment towards IonQ, with 50% of options trades being bearish. The price target for IonQ is between $30.0 and $120.0. Recent significant trades include both bullish and bearish puts. IonQ's stock is currently down by 1.58% at $51.72. Analysts have mixed ratings, with JP Morgan setting a target of $47 and Mizuho at $90. The next earnings report is due in 75 days. Options trading involves high risks but potential high profits, with ongoing education and strategic adjustments being crucial.</p>

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