Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in DKNG usually suggests something big is about to happen.

We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 8 extraordinary options activities for DraftKings. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.

The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 37% leaning bullish and 62% bearish. Among these notable options, 3 are puts, totaling $125,407, and 5 are calls, amounting to $290,250.

Projected Price Targets

Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $25.0 to $45.0 for DraftKings over the recent three months.

Volume & Open Interest Trends

Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for DraftKings's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across DraftKings's significant trades, within a strike price range of $25.0 to $45.0, over the past month.

DraftKings Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days

Largest Options Trades Observed:

About DraftKings

Having examined the options trading patterns of DraftKings, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance

DraftKings's Current Market Status

• Trading volume stands at 3,843,151, with DKNG's price up by 1.73%, positioned at $30.66.
• RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching oversold.
• Earnings announcement expected in 84 days.

Professional Analyst Ratings for DraftKings

In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $50.2.

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