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Analyzing Recent Options Activity for IREN (NASDAQ:IREN)

Published January 2, 2025

Recently, significant investors have demonstrated a bullish outlook on IREN (NASDAQ: IREN). This has captured the attention of the trading community.

Such activity was noted when unusual trades appeared in the publicly accessible options history, tracking them carefully.

The identity of these investors, whether institutional or affluent individuals, remains unclear. However, such significant activity around IREN often indicates that someone may be anticipating a noteworthy event or shift.

Today, a total of 23 uncommon options trades were identified for IREN, sparking interest among market watchers.

Interestingly, the sentiment among these traders shows a modest divide, with 56% favoring bullish positions and 43% leaning bearish.

Out of the trades observed, 3 were put options totaling $93,435, while 20 were calls amounting to $1,123,681.

Price Expectations

When reviewing the volume and open interest in these options contracts, it appears that substantial investors are focusing on a price range for IREN between $6.00 and $20.00 over the last quarter.

Insights on Volume and Open Interest

Understanding the volume and open interest in IREN's options is essential as it provides insight into market liquidity and the interest level at different strike prices. Here’s a brief overview of the trends in volume and open interest for both calls and puts across significant trades for IREN, within the strike price range of $6.00 to $20.00, observed over the last month.

Snapshot of IREN's Options Activity

Notable Options Activity:

SymbolPUT/CALLTrade TypeSentimentExpiration DateAskBidPriceStrike PriceTotal Trade ValueOpen InterestVolume
IRENCALLSWEEPBULLISH05/16/25$1.11$0.93$1.11$18.00$210.3K10.8K2.0K
IRENCALLSWEEPBULLISH05/16/25$1.04$0.90$1.04$18.00$103.3K10.8K2.0K
IRENCALLSWEEPBULLISH05/16/25$0.96$0.90$0.96$18.00$84.5K10.8K4.0K
IRENCALLSWEEPBEARISH03/21/25$0.85$0.80$0.80$15.00$78.3K23.9K2.3K
IRENCALLSWEEPBEARISH03/21/25$0.84$0.71$0.71$15.00$71.0K23.9K3.5K

Company Overview

IREN Ltd operates in the data center sector, focused on advancing technologies that support Bitcoin, AI, and sustainable energy.

Current Status of IREN

  • The trading volume for IREN stands at 8,959,968, with the stock price up by 5.4%, now valued at $10.35.
  • Current RSI levels suggest that the stock may be nearing oversold territory.
  • The upcoming earnings report is due in 42 days.

Analyst Opinions on IREN

Recently, four market analysts have provided ratings for IREN, suggesting a collective price target of $18.00.

One analyst from Macquarie maintains an Outperform rating with a target price of $19.00. Alternatively, a JP Morgan analyst has opted for a Neutral rating with a target of $15.00. Another from B. Riley Securities holds a Buy rating with a target of $16, while an analyst from Jones Trading revised their rating to Buy with a target of $22.00.

Engaging in options trading can be risky, but it also presents opportunities for potential rewards. Savvy traders tend to manage risks by staying informed and adjusting their strategies based on market signals. To keep updated on the latest options trades related to IREN, utilizing real-time alerts can be beneficial.

IREN, Options, Trading