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title: "Trending | BABA Surges 10% on Monday, Some Call options Soar 6900%"
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description: "On January 12, Eastern Time, Alibaba options saw a total of 208819 contracts traded, with calls accounting for 47% and puts making up 52%."
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# Trending | BABA Surges 10% on Monday, Some Call options Soar 6900%

On January 12, 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 170 dollars Call option expiring on January 16, 2026, with 38583 contracts traded.

On the news front, Based on recent key news:

1\. Jan 13, Alibaba's stock surged due to strong gains in its cloud business and AI initiatives, reflecting rising confidence in its tech advancements. Shares climbed 53% over six months. Source: MarketWatch

2\. Jan 12, Alibaba's AI-driven cloud expansion and increased capital expenditure were highlighted by analysts, predicting a 30% CAGR in cloud revenue. Source: CICC

3\. Jan 11, Analysts maintained a Buy rating with price targets between HK$180.40 and HK$218.00, supporting positive sentiment. Source: Jefferies, Huatai SecuritiesTech sector shows strong growth potential.

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

![image](https://assets.lbctrl.com/h5hub/optrank/images/2026-01-13/ST_US_BABA_en.png)

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