<p>Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ:CRWD), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in CRWD usually suggests something big is about to happen.</p>
<p>We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 9 extraordinary options activities for CrowdStrike Holdings. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.</p>
<p>The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 11% leaning bullish and 55% bearish. Among these notable options, 2 are puts, totaling $61,284, and 7 are calls, amounting to $464,693.</p>
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
<p>Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $300.0 to $570.0 for CrowdStrike Holdings during the past quarter. </p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
<p>Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.</p>
<p>This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for CrowdStrike Holdings's options for a given strike price.</p>
<p>Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of CrowdStrike Holdings's whale activity within a strike price range from $300.0 to $570.0 in the last 30 days. </p>
<h3>CrowdStrike Holdings Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1766156454_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/2025/1766156454_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 align="right"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CRWD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$213.0</td>
<td>$206.0</td>
<td>$211.02</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$211.0K</td>
<td align="right">238</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRWD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$47.35</td>
<td>$40.9</td>
<td>$43.57</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
<td>$65.3K</td>
<td align="right">319</td>
<td align="right">18</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRWD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/26/25</td>
<td>$11.35</td>
<td>$10.25</td>
<td>$10.25</td>
<td>$480.00</td>
<td>$51.2K</td>
<td align="right">90</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRWD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/26</td>
<td>$41.8</td>
<td>$40.0</td>
<td>$40.5</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$40.5K</td>
<td align="right">104</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRWD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$87.1</td>
<td>$83.8</td>
<td>$87.1</td>
<td>$570.00</td>
<td>$34.8K</td>
<td align="right">35</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table><p></p>
<h3>About CrowdStrike Holdings</h3>
<p>CrowdStrike is a cloud-based cybersecurity company specializing in next-generation security verticals such as endpoint, cloud workload, identity, and security operations. CrowdStrike's primary offering is its Falcon platform that offers a proverbial single pane of glass for an enterprise to detect and respond to security threats attacking its IT infrastructure. The Texas-based firm was founded in 2011 and went public in 2019.</p>
<p>Having examined the options trading patterns of CrowdStrike Holdings, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance</p>
<h3>CrowdStrike Holdings's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 611,256, the CRWD's price is up by 1.69%, now at $485.31. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 74 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on CrowdStrike Holdings</h3>
<p>A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $527.0.</p>
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* Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Macquarie keeps a Neutral rating on CrowdStrike Holdings with a target price of $485. 
* Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Canaccord Genuity continues to hold a Hold rating for CrowdStrike Holdings, targeting a price of $515. 
* An analyst from Susquehanna has decided to maintain their Positive rating on CrowdStrike Holdings, which currently sits at a price target of $600. 
* Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Needham keeps a Buy rating on CrowdStrike Holdings with a target price of $575. 
* An analyst from Evercore ISI Group persists with their In-Line rating on CrowdStrike Holdings, maintaining a target price of $460. </p>
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<p>Deep-pocketed investors show bearish sentiment towards CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD), with 55% bearish and 11% bullish options activity. Significant options trades suggest a price range of $300-$570. CRWD's current price is $485.31, up 1.69%. Analysts set an average price target of $527, with mixed ratings from Neutral to Positive. Trading options involves higher risks but potential for profits. Benzinga Pro offers real-time alerts for CRWD options trades.</p>

What the Options Market Tells Us About CrowdStrike Holdings