<p>Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on <strong>JPMorgan Chase</strong> (NYSE:JPM).</p>
<p>And retail traders should know.</p>
<p>We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.</p>
<p>Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with JPM, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.</p>
<p>So how do we know what these investors just did? </p>
<p>Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 81 uncommon options trades for JPMorgan Chase.</p>
<p>This isn't normal.</p>
<p>The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 59% bullish and 23%, bearish.</p>
<p>Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 21 are puts, for a total amount of $1,617,060, and 60 are calls, for a total amount of $4,217,559.</p>
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
<p>Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $175.0 to $450.0 for JPMorgan Chase during the past quarter. </p>
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in JPMorgan Chase's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to JPMorgan Chase's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $175.0 to $450.0 over the preceding 30 days.</p>
<h3>JPMorgan Chase Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1766433704_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/2025/1766433704_0.png"/></p>

<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</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>JPM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$73.2</td>
<td>$71.35</td>
<td>$73.2</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
<td>$292.8K</td>
<td align="right">515</td>
<td align="right">45</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/17/27</td>
<td>$55.3</td>
<td>$55.25</td>
<td>$55.25</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$226.5K</td>
<td align="right">84</td>
<td align="right">125</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/17/27</td>
<td>$56.1</td>
<td>$54.9</td>
<td>$55.35</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$221.4K</td>
<td align="right">84</td>
<td align="right">84</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/17/27</td>
<td>$56.15</td>
<td>$55.25</td>
<td>$55.25</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$221.0K</td>
<td align="right">84</td>
<td align="right">44</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/17/27</td>
<td>$55.3</td>
<td>$54.9</td>
<td>$55.1</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$220.4K</td>
<td align="right">84</td>
<td align="right">165</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table><p></p>
<h3>About JPMorgan Chase</h3>
<p>JPMorgan Chase is one of the largest and most complex financial institutions in the United States, with more than $4 trillion in assets. It is organized into four major segments: consumer and community banking, corporate and investment banking, commercial banking, and asset and wealth management. JPMorgan operates and is subject to regulation in multiple countries.</p>
<h3>JPMorgan Chase's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 3,329,774, with JPM's price up by 1.69%, positioned at $322.56.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 22 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on JPMorgan Chase</h3>
<p>A total of 2 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $346.5.</p>
<p><strong>Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move</strong></p>
<p>Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. Click here for access.
* Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods continues to hold a Outperform rating for JPMorgan Chase, targeting a price of $363. 
* Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Truist Securities keeps a Hold rating on JPMorgan Chase with a target price of $330. </p>
<p>Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for JPMorgan Chase with Benzinga Pro for real-time alerts.</p>

<p>Investors are showing a bullish stance on JPMorgan Chase, with 81 uncommon options trades detected, 59% bullish and 23% bearish. The trades involve a significant amount of money, with calls totaling $4,217,559 and puts $1,617,060. Analysts have set price targets between $330 and $363, with the stock currently trading at $322.56. The options activity suggests a price window from $175 to $450. Trading volume is high, and the stock may be approaching overbought territory. Earnings are expected in 22 days.</p>

A Closer Look at JPMorgan Chase's Options Market Dynamics