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Unusual Activity Report
This daily report focuses on three key components that can lead to market momentum: unusual options activity, insider buying, and institutional sponsorship. By scanning for these signals each day, we uncover potential stock movements driven by notable trades, insider transactions, and institutional investments. Using advanced algorithms and proprietary research methods, we sift through vast amounts of data to identify unique opportunities, offering timely insights highlighting emerging market momentum.
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Standout Options Trades
QQQ (Invesco QQQ Trust)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Large sell of December 20, 2024 calls with a strike price of $464.78
Total Values: $1,207,300
Strike Price or Range: $464.78
Expectations: Suggests bullish expectations for QQQ, as selling calls indicates an expectation that prices will not reach this strike by expiration.
Market View: Bullish sentiment in the broader tech market.
SLV (iShares Silver Trust)
Sentiment: Bearish
Options Activity: Significant sell of October 18, 2024 calls at $29
Total Values: $646,746 and $545,622 on multiple trades
Strike Price or Range: $29
Expectations: Market anticipates SLV to remain below the strike price by the expiration date.
SOFI (SoFi Technologies, Inc.)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Large put sell for November 1, 2024 expiration at a strike price of $10
Total Values: $253,389
Strike Price or Range: $10
Expectations: The sale of puts indicates bullish sentiment, as the trader is betting that SOFI will remain above the $10 level by expiration.
Market View: Positive outlook on SOFI in the near term.
NVDA (Nvidia Corporation)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Call buy for December 20, 2024, at a strike price of $120
Total Values: $1,182,630
Strike Price or Range: $120
Expectations: The purchase of calls suggests an expectation of significant upside for NVDA, with potential explosive growth through year-end.
Market View: Tech sector strength driving bullish sentiment in Nvidia.
TTD (The Trade Desk)
Sentiment: Bearish
Options Activity: Calls sold expiring on October 18, 2024, with a strike price of $70
Total Values: $2,149,880
Strike Price or Range: $70
Expectations: The sell of calls suggests that the market does not expect TTD to rally beyond $70 by the expiration.
Market View: Near-term bearishness in Trade Desk.
OKLO (Oklo Inc.)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: Large call buy for June 20, 2025, at a strike price of $21
Total Values: $472,044
Strike Price or Range: $21
Expectations: Indicates an expectation of considerable appreciation in OKLO by 2025.
Market View: Strong bullish positioning, anticipating significant upside over the long term.
SPY (SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust)
Sentiment: Neutral
Options Activity: Calls sold expiring on October 25, 2024, with a strike price of $584
Total Values: $2,070,750
Strike Price or Range: $584
Expectations: Reflects expectations that SPY will remain below the strike price, indicating a neutral stance.
Market View: Market stabilization after recent volatility.
DNN (Denison Mines Corp.)
Denison Mines saw significant call option activity on October 18, 2024, with heavy buying across various expiries. One of the largest transactions was a multi-sweep purchase of $2.50 strike calls expiring on January 17, 2025, with a total premium of $89,909 paid. This high volume suggests a bullish outlook for DNN as traders position for potential upside in the stock.
Further emphasizing this sentiment, a notable series of 2026 $3 strike calls were purchased, including a multi-sweep trade for $47,910 in premium. These longer-term trades align with expectations of continued strength in the uranium sector and Denison’s strategic role.
Additionally, the activity extended to even further-dated options, with a purchase of $1.50 strike calls expiring on January 15, 2027, involving $42,000 in premiums. The long duration of these calls suggests a strong conviction for DNN’s growth prospects over the next few years.
This flurry of bullish call buying indicates that traders are positioning for a potential rise in DNN’s stock price. They clearly prefer strikes close to the current spot price.
Insider Transactions
Each day, insider transactions provide insights into the movements of key executives and shareholders within various companies. These transactions can signal confidence in future performance or a need to liquidate holdings. Today’s report identified the most significant insider purchases and sales, highlighting influential figures and companies that made notable moves. Let’s take a look at some of today’s standout transactions.
US Insider Purchases
Sirius XM Holdings Inc (SIRI)
Buyer: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 342,133 (+0.3%)
Price: USD 26.99
Total Value: USD 9,233,143
Sirius XM Holdings Inc (SIRI)
Buyer: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 175,569 (+0.2%)
Price: USD 27.43
Total Value: USD 4,815,945
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp (LGF.A)
Buyer: Liberty 77 Capital L.P. (Large shareholder)
Shares Purchased: 191,078 (+5.0%)
Price: USD 6.75
Total Value: USD 1,288,859
US Insider Sales
Janux Therapeutics Inc (JANX)
Seller: Avalon Ventures XI, L.P. (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 553,219 (-20.7%)
Price: USD 44.75
Total Value: USD 24,756,550
Janux Therapeutics Inc (JANX)
Seller: Avalon Ventures XI, L.P. (Large shareholder)
Shares Sold: 104,892 (-3.8%)
Price: USD 50.30
Total Value: USD 5,276,068
Morgan Stanley (MS)
Seller: Stephen J Luczo (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 60,000 (-30.2%)
Price: USD 119.17
Total Value: USD 7,150,470
Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS)
Seller: Brian J Lee (Chief Risk Officer)
Shares Sold: 699 (-5.8%)
Price: USD 529.59
Total Value: USD 370,183
Squarespace Inc (SQSP)
Seller: Andrew Braccia (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 12,808,246 (-100.0%)
Price: USD 46.50
Total Value: USD 595,583,439
CDN Insider Purchases
Mayfair Gold Corp (MFG)
Buyer: Muddy Waters Capital LLC (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 798,611 (+7.4%)
Price: CAD 1.80
Total Value: CAD 1,437,500
G2 Goldfields Inc (GTWO)
Buyer: AngloGold Ashanti Holdings plc (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 86,300 (+0.2%)
Price: CAD 2.16
Total Value: CAD 186,063
Cerro De Pasco Resources Inc (CDPR)
Buyer: Eric Sprott (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 300,000 (+0.5%)
Price: CAD 0.20
Total Value: CAD 60,000
Cerro De Pasco Resources Inc (CDPR)
Buyer: Eric Sprott (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 200,000 (+0.3%)
Price: CAD 0.19
Total Value: CAD 38,680
Cerro De Pasco Resources Inc (CDPR)
Buyer: 2176423 Ontario Ltd. (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 300,000 (+0.5%)
Price: CAD 0.20
Total Value: CAD 60,000
Cerro De Pasco Resources Inc (CDPR)
Buyer: 2176423 Ontario Ltd. (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 200,000 (+0.3%)
Price: CAD 0.19
Total Value: CAD 38,680
Rockridge Resources Ltd (ROCK)
Buyer: Jon Wiesblatt (Senior Officer of Issuer)
Shares Purchased: 200,000 (+25.0%)
Price: CAD 0.02
Total Value: CAD 3,400
CDN Insider Sales
Saturn Oil & Gas Inc (SOIL)
Seller: GMT Capital Corp (Director of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 37,000 (-0.2%)
Price: CAD 2.25
Total Value: CAD 83,409
Silvercorp Metals Inc (SVM)
Seller: Yikang Liu (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 4,534 (-4.6%)
Price: CAD 7.00
Total Value: CAD 31,740
Silvercorp Metals Inc (SVM)
Seller: Yikang Liu (Non-Executive Director)
Shares Sold: 3,800 (-4.1%)
Price: CAD 7.00
Total Value: CAD 26,600
Miivo Holdings Corp (formerly Esstra Industries Inc.)
Seller: Peter Damouni (10% Security Holder of Issuer)
Shares Sold: 1,086,500 (-71.4%)
Price: CAD 0.20
Total Value: CAD 217,300
Institutional Spotlight: Bitdeer Technologies (BTDR)
Bitdeer Technologies Group (BTDR) has seen substantial institutional interest, with 81 institutional owners currently holding positions in the stock. This marks a 39.66% increase in institutional ownership over the most recent quarter. These institutions collectively hold 11,631,094 shares, accounting for 11.75% of BTDR’s 98.95 million outstanding shares. This influx of institutional capital signals increasing confidence in BTDR’s role within the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors.
Notable institutional shareholders include Nishkama Capital, LLC, WGMI – Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF, and Vident Advisory, LLC:
- Nishkama Capital, LLC holds 1,196,253 shares, representing 0.9366% of BTDR’s outstanding shares, maintaining its position as of August 14, 2024.
- WGMI – Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF significantly increased its position by 64.95%, now holding 792,396 shares at an average price of $6.59, valued at $8.13 million, reflecting a 141.07% increase in value and a 6.1141% portfolio allocation.
- Vident Advisory, LLC reduced its position by 20.56%, now holding 689,997 shares at an average price of $7.13, valued at $7.079 million.
Further supporting BTDR’s growing appeal, Tether Holdings Ltd increased its stake by 4.40%, bringing its total to 26,713,693 shares, representing 25.7% of the company as of September 13, 2024.
Other significant institutional moves include:
- Point72 Asset Management, L.P. boosted its holdings by 4,617 shares, now controlling 449,994 shares. Additionally, its affiliates Point72 Asia (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. and Point72 Hong Kong Ltd hold 2,308 shares and 439,533 shares, respectively, marking a total increase of 4,510 shares across its divisions.
- Citadel Advisors LLC increased its position by 315.56%, bringing its total to 398,548 shares, valued at $408,800, as of August 14, 2024.
- Morgan Stanley increased its holdings by 141.54%, now holding 156,447 shares.
Notably, on October 18, 2024, BTDR saw significant options activity, with call purchases and put sales highlighting strong market interest. The largest transaction was a multi-sweep purchase of November 15, 2024, $10 strike calls totaling $83,965 in premium paid, exceeding prior open interest—signaling a bullish outlook. Additionally, multiple $7.50 strike puts were sold, totaling $110,000 in premiums. Selling puts is often considered bullish, indicating traders expect BTDR to remain above the $7.50 level.
Earlier, on October 9, 2024, large-scale call purchases for the March 2025 $7.50 strike occurred, with total premiums exceeding $900,000, further reinforcing long-term bullish sentiment.
This flurry of bullish activity suggests traders are positioning for a potential rally in BTDR, with strong confidence that the stock will remain above key support levels in the near term.
As of October 18, 2024, BTDR shares were trading at $8.68, marking an impressive 154.55% increase from $3.41 a year earlier. This ongoing institutional accumulation and robust stock performance make BTDR a pivotal stock to watch in the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors.
Institutional Momentum Watchlists
Welcome to the Institutional Momentum Watchlist, an exclusive feature for our members. This list highlights stocks that have recently caught the attention of institutional investors, either through new purchases or significant additions. These stocks are selected based on promising technical setups that suggest potential momentum. Our systematic approach filters for opportunities where institutional sponsorship aligns with favorable technical conditions, offering a unique edge in your trading strategy. Keep an eye on this watchlist as we update it each weekend with the latest insights from the market.
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US Institutional Momentum Watchlist
US – Institutional Momentum Watchlist
Canadian Institutional Momentum Watchlist
EXPORT – CDN – Institutional Momentum Watchlist
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