On January 2, Eastern Time, Cipher Mining options saw a total of 101838 contracts traded, with calls accounting for 85% and puts making up 14%.
Cipher Mining has 1669581 contracts outstanding, with calls accounting for 70% and puts making up 29%.
The top volume gainer was the 18 dollars Call option expiring on January 9, 2026, with 2723 contracts traded.
On the news front, Based on recent key news:

1. January 2, CIFR experienced a significant surge in its stock price, rising by 9%. This increase was driven by a notable rise in call options, which soared by 300%. The surge in options activity indicates strong investor interest and bullish sentiment towards CIFR.

2. January 1, MarketBeat reported that while IREN has a Moderate Buy rating among analysts, it was not included in the list of top stocks recommended by top-rated analysts. This suggests that other stocks may be more favorable investments at this time, potentially diverting attention and investment away from IREN.

3. December 31, the broader market trends and investor sentiment have also played a role in CIFR's recent performance. The overall positive market environment and increased trading activity have contributed to the stock's upward momentum.Positive market environment and increased trading activity.
Please note: The chart below does not include options expiring within five days.
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CIFR

On January 2, Eastern Time, Cipher Mining options saw a total of 101838 contracts traded, with calls accounting for 85% and puts making up 14%.

Trending | CIFR Surges 9% last Friday, Some Call options Soar 300%