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title: "Trending | RIVN Plummets 5% last Friday, Some Put options Soar 116%"
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# Trending | RIVN Plummets 5% last Friday, Some Put options Soar 116%

On May 15, Eastern Time, Rivian Automotive options saw a total of 115010 contracts traded, with calls accounting for 69% and puts making up 30%.

Rivian Automotive has 2516529 contracts outstanding, with calls accounting for 54% and puts making up 45%.

The top volume gainer was the 14.5 dollars Call option expiring on May 22, 2026, with 6666 contracts traded.

On the news front, Based on recent key news:

1\. May 15, Rivian's R2 launch faces macro challenges, impacting investor sentiment. The long-awaited launch of Rivian's R2 could face tough macroeconomic challenges, leading to concerns about the company's ability to execute its mass-market ambitions effectively.

2\. May 16, Rivian's capital raising and partnerships boost optimism but highlight execution risks. Rivian has raised significant capital and secured high-profile deals, including a $5.8 billion joint venture with Volkswagen and a $1.25 billion robotaxi partnership with Uber. However, the pace of these developments raises questions about the company's ability to sustain growth and manage execution risks.

3\. May 17, Rivian's premium-first rollout strategy delays cheaper variants, affecting market capture. Rivian will launch the R2 starting with its top-end performance model this spring, delaying cheaper variants until late 2026 and 2027. This strategy aims to capture a broader SUV market but may impact the company's ability to compete with rivals like Tesla, Ford, and Chevrolet.Macro challenges and execution risks.

Please note: The chart below does not include options expiring within five days.

![image](https://assets.lbctrl.com/h5hub/optrank/images/2026-05-18/ST_US_RIVN_en.png)

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