<p>Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Mastercard. Our analysis of options history for Mastercard (NYSE:MA) revealed 51 unusual trades.</p>
<p>Delving into the details, we found 58% of traders were bullish, while 17% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 26 were puts, with a value of $1,019,882, and 25 were calls, valued at $1,657,330.</p>
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
<p>Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $320.0 to $700.0 for Mastercard over the last 3 months. </p>
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Mastercard's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Mastercard's whale trades within a strike price range from $320.0 to $700.0 in the last 30 days. </p>
<h3>Mastercard Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
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<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</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>MA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$73.35</td>
<td>$72.1</td>
<td>$73.35</td>
<td>$560.00</td>
<td>$270.5K</td>
<td align="right">637</td>
<td align="right">18</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/17/27</td>
<td>$251.55</td>
<td>$245.4</td>
<td>$249.25</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$249.2K</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/21/28</td>
<td>$74.9</td>
<td>$74.65</td>
<td>$74.9</td>
<td>$620.00</td>
<td>$172.2K</td>
<td align="right">25</td>
<td align="right">23</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/21/28</td>
<td>$83.8</td>
<td>$78.5</td>
<td>$80.6</td>
<td>$610.00</td>
<td>$96.7K</td>
<td align="right">64</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/21/28</td>
<td>$127.55</td>
<td>$125.1</td>
<td>$125.1</td>
<td>$530.00</td>
<td>$75.0K</td>
<td align="right">22</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table><p></p>
<h3>About Mastercard</h3>
<p>Mastercard is the second-largest payment processor in the world, having processed close to $10 trillion in volume during 2024. Mastercard operates in over 200 countries and processes transactions in over 150 currencies.</p>
<p>In light of the recent options history for Mastercard, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.</p>
<h3>Where Is Mastercard Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,201,706, the price of MA is down -0.37% at $570.11. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 38 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Mastercard</h3>
<p>1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $633.0.</p>
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* In a positive move, an analyst from HSBC has upgraded their rating to Buy and adjusted the price target to $633. </p>
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<p>Financial giants are showing a bullish trend in Mastercard options trading, with 58% of traders bullish and a price range target of $320 to $700. Recent trades include 26 puts and 25 calls, with significant values. Mastercard's stock is currently down 0.37% at $570.11, with a consensus target price of $633. An HSBC analyst upgraded the stock to 'Buy'. Options trading involves high risks and rewards, requiring careful strategy and monitoring.</p>

- Financial analysis indicates a bullish sentiment among traders for Mastercard, with 58% showing positive trading activity.  
- Recent options trading data suggests that major investors are targeting a price range between $320.0 and $700.0 for the stock over the past three months.  
- Mastercard, a leading global payment processor, recently saw a slight price decline, with market experts recommending a buy rating and setting a target price at $633.0.

Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Mastercard