Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM), 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 JPM usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 65 extraordinary options activities for JPMorgan Chase. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 38% leaning bullish and 41% bearish. Among these notable options, 13 are puts, totaling $719,479, and 52 are calls, amounting to $4,500,198.
Projected Price Targets
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $140.0 to $370.0 for JPMorgan Chase over the last 3 months.
Volume & Open Interest Trends
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for JPMorgan Chase's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of JPMorgan Chase's whale activity within a strike price range from $140.0 to $370.0 in the last 30 days.
JPMorgan Chase Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days
Significant Options Trades Detected:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPM | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 05/15/26 | $44.05 | $43.6 | $43.65 | $280.00 | $437.2K | 34 | 500 |
| JPM | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 01/16/26 | $38.65 | $38.35 | $38.65 | $280.00 | $347.8K | 4.2K | 94 |
| JPM | PUT | TRADE | BULLISH | 11/21/25 | $26.5 | $26.3 | $26.3 | $330.00 | $263.0K | 4 | 101 |
| JPM | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 10/17/25 | $11.3 | $11.25 | $11.3 | $305.00 | $226.0K | 1.8K | 228 |
| JPM | CALL | TRADE | NEUTRAL | 09/19/25 | $31.0 | $29.85 | $30.38 | $280.00 | $182.2K | 1.8K | 164 |
About JPMorgan Chase
JPMorgan Chase is one of the largest and most complex financial institutions in the United States, with nearly $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.
Where Is JPMorgan Chase Standing Right Now?
- Currently trading with a volume of 4,129,411, the JPM's price is up by 0.3%, now at $309.82.
- RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.
- Anticipated earnings release is in 28 days.
What Analysts Are Saying About JPMorgan Chase
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $345.0.
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