On January 2, Eastern Time, Alibaba options saw a total of 208819 contracts traded, with calls accounting for 47% and puts making up 52%.
Alibaba has 2884767 contracts outstanding, with calls accounting for 59% and puts making up 40%.
The top volume gainer was the 160 dollars Call option expiring on January 9, 2026, with 9964 contracts traded.
On the news front, Based on recent key news:

1. Jan 5, Alibaba's stock rose 4.6%, contributing significantly to the Hang Seng Index's 708-point increase. This surge was part of a broader market rally driven by gains in technology stocks. Source: Now News

2. Jan 2, Alibaba's Hema unit projected a significant increase in GMV, aiming to surpass 100 billion RMB for the fiscal year ending March 2026. This growth expectation has positively influenced investor sentiment. Source: 汇港通讯

3. Jan 2, Alibaba's stock valuation was discussed, highlighting its competitive challenges and growth prospects. Despite being cheaper than Tencent, Alibaba faces slower growth and tougher competition in its core market. Source: MarketWatchTech stocks lead market rally; RMB strengthens.
Please note: The chart below does not include options expiring within five days.
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On January 2, Eastern Time, Alibaba options saw a total of 208819 contracts traded, with calls accounting for 47% and puts making up 52%.

- On January 2nd, Alibaba options trading reached a total of 208,819 contracts, with calls at 47% and puts at 52%.  
- Significant increases were noted in open contracts, particularly a January 9, 2026 call option at a strike price of $160, which traded 9,964 contracts.  
- On January 5th, positive market sentiment drove Alibaba's stock price above 150 yuan, reflecting confidence in its future growth, particularly in artificial intelligence and innovation.

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