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This Robinhood Analyst Raises Forecast By 17% On Retail Trading and Crypto Expansion - Here&#39;s Why

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Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) stock is up after Piper Sandler analyst Patrick Moley maintained an Overweight rating and raised its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HOOD/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">price target from $23 to $27</a>.
The re-rating follows the <a target="_blank" href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40932103/it-stocks-on-the-rise-after-u-s-fed-cuts-interest-rate" rel="noreferrer noopener">50 bps Fed rate cut</a>, with Moley reiterating that the second-order effects of Fed rate cuts on margin balance growth and overall retail trading activity will be enough to offset the negative impact of lower rates.
The price target reflects seven times the analyst&#8217;s 2026 revenue estimate (up from 6 times previously to reflect recent peer group multiple expansion and a more favorable retail trading environment).
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Moley said that Crypto accounted for ~16% of Robinhood Markets&#8217; net revenues in the first half of 2024. While the stock has by far the most robust crypto offering of any traditional U.S. retail broker, its offering is pretty conservative compared to crypto-native firms like Coinbase Global, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>).
Moley noted that the passage of comprehensive crypto legislation in the U.S. is nearing. CME Group Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CME#NASDAQ">CME</a>) and Coinbase CEOs believe comprehensive legislation could come before year-end.
The analyst said Robinhood Markets is well positioned to benefit if this occurs, given its relatively conservative crypto offering and a younger customer demographic with an appetite to adopt new crypto products.
Moley projects ~ a 10%-12% EPS upside to Robinhood Markets&#8217; earnings if the company expands its crypto offering to something comparable to crypto-native peers.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Robinhood Stock Prediction For 2024</h2>
Robinhood Markets&#8217;s revenue growth in FY23 was 37.33%, reflecting the influence of various factors including the macroeconomic environment, demand for its products and services, and its position relative to competitors. This growth is a critical indicator for investors assessing the company&#8217;s future prospects.
Some macro factors that could impact the company's performance in the next year include higher interest rates, progress on reeling in inflation and labor market strength. The Fed's benchmark rate is currently at 5.33%, while PPI recently came in at 0.2%, growing 1.7% from last year. The unemployment rate was most recently reported as 4.2%.
An investor should pay attention to economic conditions to decide whether they think the macro environment is positive or negative for Robinhood Markets stock. For real time economic data and breaking market updates, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">check out Benzinga Pro. Try it for free.</a>
How does this stack up against Robinhood Markets's peers?
Investors may also want to analyze a stock in comparison to companies with similar products or in similar industries. Robinhood Markets operates in the Financials sector. The stock has experienced average annual growth of -17.32% compared to the 10.93% average of its peer companies. This is below the broader sector movement of Robinhood Markets.
Price Action: HOOD stock is up 2.68% at $23.57 at last check Thursday.
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This Robinhood Analyst Raises Forecast By 17% On Retail Trading and Crypto Expansion - Here's Why

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Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Financials sector: 
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<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$34.7K</td>
<td>20.6K</td>
<td>6.1K</td>
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<td>ABR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$80.0K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
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<td>SCHW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$62.50</td>
<td>$27.7K</td>
<td>8.4K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
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<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$64.00</td>
<td>$69.5K</td>
<td>109</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
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<td>SQ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$31.4K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
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<td>VLY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$110.0K</td>
<td>785</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
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<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$61.9K</td>
<td>745</td>
<td>867</td>
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<td>FUTU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$72.9K</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>503</td>
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<td>JPM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$57.6K</td>
<td>535</td>
<td>245</td>
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<td>FI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$72.4K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>228</td>
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<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding PYPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 120 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 61 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.7K, with a price of $570.0 per contract. There were 20661 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6183 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ABR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABR#NYSE">ABR</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 29 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 4000 contract(s) at a $16.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $80.0K, with a price of $20.0 per contract. There were 3995 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4128 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SCHW (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 29 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 165 contract(s) at a $62.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.7K, with a price of $168.0 per contract. There were 8421 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3131 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 22 day(s) on October 11, 2024. Parties traded 781 contract(s) at a $64.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 25 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $69.5K, with a price of $89.0 per contract. There were 109 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1409 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SQ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQ#NYSE">SQ</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 29 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 109 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.4K, with a price of $288.0 per contract. There were 2785 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1179 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For VLY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLY#NASDAQ">VLY</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 120 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $110.0K, with a price of $110.0 per contract. There were 785 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1000 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 29 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 96 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $61.9K, with a price of $645.0 per contract. There were 745 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 867 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FUTU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUTU#NASDAQ">FUTU</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 155 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 300 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $72.9K, with a price of $243.0 per contract. There were 32 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 503 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JPM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), we observe a put option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 92 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.6K, with a price of $1450.0 per contract. There were 535 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 245 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 120 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $72.4K, with a price of $3620.0 per contract. There were 1372 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 228 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) shares are trading higher Thursday as investors digest the first interest rate cut from the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/09/40934972/wall-street-primed-for-relief-rally-as-traders-eye-jobless-claims-fedex-earnings-after-feds-50-basi">Federal Reserve in four years.</a>
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The Federal Reserve announced a 50 basis point (bps) cut Wednesday, bringing the federal funds rate down to a range of 4.75% to 5% and increasing the appeal of risk assets like stocks and cryptocurrencies.
Cryptocurrencies are rising with the broad market rally Thursday following Wednesday's rate cut. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) is trading above the $63,000 level and Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) is up 2.17% over the past 24 hours. Both cryptocurrencies saw <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/40926729/bitcoin-spikes-above-61-000-as-fed-implements-50-bps-rate-cut">increased trading</a> following the Federal Reserve&#8217;s surprise decision, which exceeded the anticipated 25 basis point cut.
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"These markets should benefit from the formalization of the Fed&#8217;s dovish shift. Our long-term investment thesis for Bitcoin remains intact, and regardless of the near-term direction of monetary policy, BTC is well-positioned for growth as institutional adoption continues to gain momentum," Hashdex&#8217;s CIO Samir Kerbage wrote in a note sent to Benzinga.&nbsp;
Coinbase shares are climbing on above-average volume Thursday, though the stock is trading well-below its 50-day moving average of $201.46, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Will COIN Stock Go Up?</h3>
When trying to assess whether or not Coinbase Global will trade higher from current levels, it's a good idea to take a look at analyst forecasts. 
Wall Street analysts have an average 12-month price target of $257.25 on Coinbase. The Street high target is currently at $345 and the Street low target is $169. Of all the analysts covering Coinbase, 7 have positive ratings, 3 have neutral ratings and 2 have negative ratings.
In the last month, one analyst has adjusted price targets. Here's a look at recent price target changes <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/COIN/analyst-ratings">[Analyst Ratings]</a>. Benzinga also tracks Wall Street's most accurate analysts. Check out how analysts covering Coinbase Global have performed in recent history. 
Stocks don't move in a straight line. The average stock market return is approximately 10% per year. Coinbase is 10.56% up year-to-date. The average analyst price target suggests the stock could have further upside ahead.
For a broad overview of everything you need to know about Coinbase Global, visit <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/COIN">here</a>. If you want to go above and beyond, there's no better tool to help you do just that than <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>. Start your free trial today.
COIN Price Action: According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, Coinbase Global shares are up 7.11% at $174.21 at the time of publication Thursday. 
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The Nasdaq 100 closed slightly higher during Tuesday's session. Investors, meanwhile, focused on some notable insider trades.
When insiders sell shares, it could be a preplanned sale, or could indicate their concern in the company's prospects or that they view the stock as being overpriced. Insider sales should not be taken as the only indicator for making an investment or trading decision. At best, it can lend conviction to a selling decision.
Below is a look at a few recent notable insider sales. For more, check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/">Benzinga&#8217;s insider transactions</a> platform.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wynn Resorts</h3>
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<li>The Trade: Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WYNN#NASDAQ">WYNN</a>) Director Patricia Mulroy <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/">sold a total of 2,650 shares</a> at an average price of $78.73. The insider received around $208,635 from selling those shares.</li>
<li>What's Happening: On Sept. 10, Wynn Resorts priced its $800 million private offering of Wynn Resorts Finance 6.250% Senior Notes due 2033.</li>
<li>What Wynn Resorts Does: Wynn Resorts operates luxury casinos and resorts. The company was founded in 2002 by Steve Wynn, the former CEO.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Dropbox</h3>
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<li>The Trade: Dropbox, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBX#NASDAQ">DBX</a>) CFO Timothy Regan sold a total of 3,300 shares at an average price of $24.51. The insider received around $80,875 from selling those shares.</li>
<li>What's Happening: On Aug. 8, Dropbox reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>What Dropbox Does: Dropbox is a leading provider of cloud-storage and content collaboration tools with an emphasis on individuals and SMB.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s charting tool helped identify the<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent091824&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"> trend in DBX stock. </a></li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Coinbase Global</h3>
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<li>The Trade: Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) President and COO Emilie Choi <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/">sold a total of 1,500 shares</a> at an average price of $162.24. The insider received around $243,360 from selling those shares.</li>
<li>What's Happening: On Sept. 12, Coinbase announced the launch of Coinbase Wrapped BTC (cbBTC), a new ERC20 token backed 1:1 by Bitcoin held in Coinbase&#8217;s custody to bridge Bitcoin to Ethereum and base networks.</li>
<li>What Coinbase Global Does: Founded in 2012, Coinbase is the leading cryptocurrency exchange platform in the United States. </li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s signals feature notified of a potential breakout in COIN shares. </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Electronic Arts</h3>
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<li>The Trade: Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) EVP, Global Affairs and CLO Jacob J. Schatz <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/">sold a total of 1,500 shares</a> at an average price of $146.58. The insider received around $219,870 from selling those shares.</li>
<li>What's Happening: On Sept. 17, Electronic Arts outlined its long-term growth strategy at its Investor Day event.</li>
<li>What Electronic Arts Does: EA is one of the world&#8217;s largest third-party video game publishers and has transitioned from a console-based video game publisher to the one of the largest publishers on consoles, PC, and mobile. </li>
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BTCM

Shares of crypto-linked companies are trading higher amid a rise in the price of Bitcoin. The commodity may be experiencing strength as traders assess the size of rate cuts.

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Coinbase Glb.
Looking at options history for Coinbase Glb (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) we detected 29 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 27% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 58% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 9 are puts, for a total amount of $567,780 and 20, calls, for a total amount of $772,199.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $15.0 to $270.0 for Coinbase Glb over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Coinbase Glb options trades today is 1557.2 with a total volume of 10,671.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Coinbase Glb's big money trades within a strike price range of $15.0 to $270.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Coinbase Glb Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726589743_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$17.6</td>
<td>$17.35</td>
<td>$17.6</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$154.8K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>156</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$126.05</td>
<td>$125.3</td>
<td>$125.3</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$100.2K</td>
<td>133</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$98.95</td>
<td>$97.0</td>
<td>$97.0</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$97.0K</td>
<td>55</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$6.95</td>
<td>$6.7</td>
<td>$6.85</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$68.5K</td>
<td>840</td>
<td>148</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$3.25</td>
<td>$3.25</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$65.0K</td>
<td>9.9K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Coinbase Glb</h3>
Founded in 2012, Coinbase is the leading cryptocurrency exchange platform in the United States. The company intends to be the safe and regulation-compliant point of entry for retail investors and institutions into the cryptocurrency economy. Users can establish an account directly with the firm, instead of using an intermediary, and many choose to allow Coinbase to act as a custodian for their cryptocurrency, giving the company breadth beyond that of a traditional financial exchange. While the company still generates the majority of its revenue from transaction fees charged to its retail customers, Coinbase uses internal investment and acquisitions to expand into adjacent businesses, such as prime brokerage and data analytics.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Coinbase Glb, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is Coinbase Glb Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,763,269, with COIN's price up by 3.34%, positioned at $166.9.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 44 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Coinbase Glb</h3>
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $169.0.
<ul>
<li>In a positive move, an analyst from Barclays has upgraded their rating to Equal-Weight and adjusted the price target to $169. </li>
</ul>
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Coinbase Glb, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

This Is What Whales Are Betting On Coinbase Glb

$MATIC

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AGNC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$95.6K</td>
<td>68.9K</td>
<td>6.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$49.5K</td>
<td>15.2K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$52.50</td>
<td>$49.7K</td>
<td>13.0K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SQ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/01/24</td>
<td>$67.00</td>
<td>$900.0K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$112.9K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AIG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$175.0K</td>
<td>793</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AFRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$56.9K</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
<td>787</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KKR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$35.0K</td>
<td>546</td>
<td>253</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>118</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/01/24</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$45.9K</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>52</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding AGNC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NASDAQ">AGNC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 123 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 1518 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $95.6K, with a price of $63.0 per contract. There were 68988 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6871 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on September 20, 2024. Parties traded 1500 contract(s) at a $23.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 23 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.5K, with a price of $33.0 per contract. There were 15281 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2755 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on September 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 1772 contract(s) at a $52.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 31 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.7K, with a price of $28.0 per contract. There were 13085 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2253 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SQ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQ#NYSE">SQ</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 46 day(s) on November 1, 2024. This event was a transfer of 2000 contract(s) at a $67.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $900.0K, with a price of $450.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2001 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 123 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 34 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $112.9K, with a price of $3321.0 per contract. There were 1074 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1295 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AIG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIG#NYSE">AIG</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 60 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $77.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 43 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $175.0K, with a price of $175.0 per contract. There were 793 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1002 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AFRM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 32 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 633 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 36 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $56.9K, with a price of $90.0 per contract. There were 5529 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 787 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For KKR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 123 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.0K, with a price of $350.0 per contract. There were 546 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 253 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 123 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 21 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $1434.0 per contract. There were 2771 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 118 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For V (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 46 day(s) on November 1, 2024. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $290.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.9K, with a price of $920.0 per contract. There were 6 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 52 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

AFRM

AGNC

10 Financials Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is pushing back against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), demanding a jury trial in response to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/23/02/30824857/major-crypto-exchange-kraken-facing-sec-probe-over-securities-violations">the agency&#8217;s ongoing lawsuit. </a>
What Happened: The legal battle, filed in the Northern District of California, comes as Kraken faces allegations of failing to register as a broker, exchange, or clearinghouse under federal securities laws—a charge that has also been leveled at crypto giants Binance and Coinbase (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), Coindesk <a href="https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/09/13/kraken-seeks-jury-trial-in-sec-lawsuit-presents-defense-arguments/?utm_term=organic&amp;utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=coindesk_main&amp;utm_content=editorial">reported</a>.
Last month, a California judge ruled that the SEC's case against Kraken would move to trial, echoing similar rulings in lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase. 
The SEC initially filed its complaint in November 2022, seeking to prevent Kraken from further securities violations and to reclaim what it described as &#8220;ill-gotten gains.&#8221; 
The SEC specifically identified 11 tokens, including ADA, ALGO, ATOM, FIL, and SOL, as unregistered securities.
In its latest court filing, Kraken reaffirmed its denial of any wrongdoing, presenting 18 legal defenses against the SEC's claims.
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Central to Kraken's argument is its assertion that the Securities Act and the Exchange Act—the laws under which the SEC operates—do not explicitly include digital assets. 
As such, Kraken argues that it was never obligated to register with the agency, since it doesn't qualify as an exchange, broker-dealer, or clearing agent under the current legal framework.
&#8220;The digital assets themselves cannot be the investment contracts because they carry none of the rights and obligations of a share of stock, a bond, or any other financial asset that Congress has said is subject to SEC regulation,&#8221; Kraken's filing argued.
Kraken admitted to offering services such as margin trading and an over-the-counter desk, but contends that these offerings do not make the platform a securities exchange. 
The company also accused the SEC of overreach, alleging the agency acted &#8220;without due process and fair notice,&#8221; even suggesting that the regulatory action infringed on Kraken's First Amendment rights.
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Why It Matters: The lawsuit against Kraken is part of a broader regulatory crackdown on the cryptocurrency industry. In 2024, the SEC has imposed record fines on crypto firms, with penalties soaring by over 3,000% compared to the previous year. This surge in fines is highlighted by the historic $4.5 billion settlement with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/40809382/terraform-labs-historic-4-5b-settlement-with-sec-makes-2024-the-most-penalized-year-for-cr">Terraform Labs</a>, making 2024 the most penalized year for the crypto sector.
Additionally, Kraken&#8217;s legal battle mirrors other high-profile cases, such as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/40758976/coinbase-achieves-partial-win-in-court-battle-against-sec-for-crucial-discovery">Coinbase&#8217;s partial victory</a> in its court struggle against the SEC. Coinbase managed to compel the SEC to produce documents regarding the classification of tokens as securities, a crucial aspect of the ongoing debate over digital asset regulation.
With the Benzinga <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/events/digital-assets/agenda/">Future of Digital Assets</a> event set for Nov. 19, key stakeholders will no doubt be watching closely, as Kraken's defense could shape future discussions about regulatory frameworks and the evolving legal status of digital assets.
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Coinbase shares are trading higher after the company announced the launch of Coinbase Wrapped BTC (cbBTC), a new ERC20 token backed 1:1 by Bitcoin held in Coinbase's custody to bridge Bitcoin to Ethereum and base networks.

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Financials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PGR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
<td>$399.7K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$37.8K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$37.0K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>917</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRBG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$33.5K</td>
<td>619</td>
<td>767</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IVZ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$47.3K</td>
<td>727</td>
<td>412</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$122.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>203</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$50.4K</td>
<td>128</td>
<td>64</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$26.7K</td>
<td>45</td>
<td>60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$242.5K</td>
<td>351</td>
<td>53</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
<td>$34.1K</td>
<td>65</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For PGR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 8 day(s) on September 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 1950 contract(s) at a $255.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $399.7K, with a price of $205.0 per contract. There were 1673 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2110 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 36 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $21.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.8K, with a price of $189.0 per contract. There were 4126 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1655 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 99 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 28 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.0K, with a price of $1324.0 per contract. There were 2314 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 917 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CRBG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRBG#NYSE">CRBG</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 36 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 479 contract(s) at a $26.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 31 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.5K, with a price of $70.0 per contract. There were 619 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 767 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For IVZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVZ#NYSE">IVZ</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 36 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 412 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.3K, with a price of $115.0 per contract. There were 727 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 412 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BAC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 127 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $122.0K, with a price of $610.0 per contract. There were 1151 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 203 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 99 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 22 contract(s) at a $500.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.4K, with a price of $2291.0 per contract. There were 128 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 64 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BK#NYSE">BK</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 491 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.7K, with a price of $535.0 per contract. There were 45 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 60 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 281 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $242.5K, with a price of $4850.0 per contract. There were 351 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 53 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 827 day(s) on December 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 3 contract(s) at a $410.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.1K, with a price of $11370.0 per contract. There were 65 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

CRBG

Anchorage Digital Bank has secured a role as custodian for the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKB#BATS">ARKB</a>), challenging Coinbase&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) dominance in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/07/39581378/doj-division-chooses-coinbase-as-partner-to-custody-32m-in-assets">cryptocurrency ETF custody market</a>.
What Happened: The <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/09/12/2945261/0/en/21Shares-Selects-Anchorage-Digital-Bank-and-BitGo-as-Custodians-for-US-Spot-ETP-Product-Lineup.html">development </a>marks a notable shift in an industry where Coinbase has been the primary custodian for most U.S. Bitcoin ETFs since their approval in January 2024.
21Shares US LLC, a major issuer of crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs), revealed that it has appointed Anchorage Digital Bank N.A. and BitGo as additional custodians for its US spot ETPs. 
This decision expands 21Shares&#8217; custody partnerships beyond Coinbase, potentially reshaping the competitive landscape in crypto asset custody for regulated investment products.
Coinbase has enjoyed a commanding position in ETF custody since the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-spot-bitcoin-etfs">spot Bitcoin ETFs</a> earlier this year.
The company&#8217;s regulatory compliance and established infrastructure made it the preferred choice for many ETF issuers. 
However, 21Shares&#8217; move signals a growing appetite for custody diversification in the market.
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Andres Valencia, Head of Investment Management at 21Shares said, &#8220;We consider our custody partners to be crucial to the risk management and operational excellence of our product lineup, and diversification adds to the safety and security of our offering.&#8221;
Anchorage Digital Bank, a federally chartered crypto bank, views this partnership as an opportunity to expand its footprint in the ETF market. 
Nathan McCauley, Co-Founder and CEO of Anchorage Digital Bank, highlighted the company&#8217;s federal charter as a key differentiator, providing the regulatory certainty and security profile necessary for ETP custody.
This development aligns with a growing trend in the crypto industry towards multi-custodial approaches, aimed at enhancing security and reducing concentration risk. 
BitGo, known for its cold storage solutions, will also serve as a custodian alongside Anchorage Digital and Coinbase.
The new custody arrangement applies to both the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) and the recently launched 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF (CETH). 
This move could potentially <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/07/39913874/ethereum-etfs-are-live-heres-how-experts-assess-their-launch">influence other ETF issuers</a> to consider diversifying their custody arrangements, further disrupting Coinbase&#8217;s market dominance.
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Crypto Bank Anchorage Digital Challenges Coinbase's ETF Custody Dominance

Crypto exchange Coinbase (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) on Thursday announced the launch of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-buy-wrapped-bitcoin-wbtc">Coinbase Wrapped BTC</a> (cbBTC), a new ERC20 token backed 1:1 by Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) held in Coinbase&#8217;s custody.
What Happened: This move aims to expand Bitcoin&#8217;s utility within the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem.
The rollout, which began today, initially supports the Base and Ethereum networks, with plans to extend to additional blockchains in the future. 
cbBTC allows Coinbase&#8217;s extensive user base to seamlessly access Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>)-based DeFi applications using their existing Bitcoin holdings, potentially driving greater adoption and liquidity in the DeFi space.
cbBTC is designed to remove friction in onchain Bitcoin usage, enabling novel DeFi use cases such as providing liquidity or using Bitcoin as collateral for borrowing other crypto assets. 
The token integrates with major DeFi protocols at launch, including Aave, Compound, and Curve.
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For Coinbase users, the process is streamlined: when sending BTC from Coinbase to an address on Base or Ethereum, it&#8217;s automatically converted 1:1 to cbBTC. Conversely, when users receive cbBTC in their Coinbase accounts, it&#8217;s converted back to BTC at the same ratio.
However, the launch comes amid industry-wide discussions about the risks associated with wrapped Bitcoin products. 
Recent controversies surrounding WBTC, another wrapped Bitcoin token, have raised concerns about centralization and control in such products. 
Coinbase has not directly addressed these issues.
What&#8217;s Next: The introduction of cbBTC highlights the ongoing evolution of Bitcoin&#8217;s role in the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem, a topic likely to be discussed at Benzinga&#8217;s upcoming <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/events/digital-assets/agenda/">Future of Digital Assets</a> event on Nov. 19.
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Coinbase Launches cbBTC, Bridging Bitcoin To Ethereum And Base Networks

On Wednesday, the Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest made some significant trades, with Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) and Palantir Technologies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) being the most prominent.
The Coinbase Trade: Ark Invest purchased a total of 53,708 shares of Coinbase through its Ark Fintech Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKF#NYSE">ARKF</a>), ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKW#NYSE">ARKW</a>), and ARK Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#NYSE">ARKK</a>). Based on the closing price of COIN at $157.15 on the same day, the value of the trade is approximately $8.4 million. This move comes after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/40758976/coinbase-achieves-partial-win-in-court-battle-against-sec-for-crucial-discovery">Coinbase&#8217;s partial victory</a> against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), potentially gaining access to critical documents regarding the agency's classification of tokens as securities.
On Wednesday, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) initially <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/40824806/bitcoin-ethereum-dogecoin-move-sideways-as-inflation-data-dampens-aggressive-rate-cuts-hop">dropped below $56,000</a> after higher-than-expected inflation data, which reduced hopes for a 50-basis-point rate cut at the upcoming FOMC meeting. However, it quickly rebounded, nearing $58,000 by market close. Despite the recovery, Bitcoin remained down 0.47% for the week and 1.89% since the start of September.
The PLTR Trade: Ark Invest sold a total of 184,051 shares of Palantir through its ARKK ETF, representing 0.1179% of the ETF. Based on the closing price of PLTR at $34.85 on the same day, the value of the trade is approximately $6.4 million. This decision to sell comes despite <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40797506/palantirs-s-p-500-inclusion-a-watershed-moment-says-bank-of-america-anticipates-mor">Palantir&#8217;s recent inclusion</a> in the S&amp;P 500 index, which according to Bank of America, is a &#8220;watershed moment&#8221; that could attract more institutional investors.
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Other Key Trades:
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<li>Ark Invest bought shares of Personalis Inc (PSNL) through its ARKG ETF. </li>
<li>Ark Invest sold shares of Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (VRTX) through its ARKG ETF.</li>
<li>Ark Invest bought shares of Guardant Health Inc (GH) through its ARKG ETF. Ark Invest sold shares of Exact Sciences Corp (EXAS) through its ARKG ETF.</li>
</ul>
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Cathie Wood's Ark Invest Continues To Sell Palantir — Offloads $6.4M Worth Of Shares, Loads Up On Coinbase Stock Amid Bitcoin Rebound

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Coinbase Glb (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with COIN, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 73 uncommon options trades for Coinbase Glb.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 41% bullish and 36%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 16 are puts, for a total amount of $1,542,978, and 57 are calls, for a total amount of $3,680,090.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $85.0 to $450.0 for Coinbase Glb over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
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 Coinbase Glb'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 Coinbase Glb's whale activity within a strike price range from $85.0 to $450.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Coinbase Glb Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726084015_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$25.35</td>
<td>$24.75</td>
<td>$25.15</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$412.4K</td>
<td>136</td>
<td>565</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$14.6</td>
<td>$14.3</td>
<td>$14.3</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$357.4K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$25.5</td>
<td>$24.85</td>
<td>$24.85</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$323.0K</td>
<td>136</td>
<td>236</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$19.45</td>
<td>$18.7</td>
<td>$19.2</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$288.0K</td>
<td>613</td>
<td>155</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$14.05</td>
<td>$13.65</td>
<td>$14.05</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$238.8K</td>
<td>870</td>
<td>175</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Coinbase Glb</h3>
Founded in 2012, Coinbase is the leading cryptocurrency exchange platform in the United States. The company intends to be the safe and regulation-compliant point of entry for retail investors and institutions into the cryptocurrency economy. Users can establish an account directly with the firm, instead of using an intermediary, and many choose to allow Coinbase to act as a custodian for their cryptocurrency, giving the company breadth beyond that of a traditional financial exchange. While the company still generates the majority of its revenue from transaction fees charged to its retail customers, Coinbase uses internal investment and acquisitions to expand into adjacent businesses, such as prime brokerage and data analytics.
<h3>Coinbase Glb's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 5,163,517, the COIN's price is down by -0.86%, now at $157.1. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 50 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Coinbase Glb</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $169.0.
<ul>
<li>Showing optimism, an analyst from Barclays upgrades its rating to Equal-Weight with a revised price target of $169. </li>
</ul>
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Coinbase Glb, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

Behind the Scenes of Coinbase Glb's Latest Options Trends

Shares of crypto-linked companies are trading lower amid a drop in the price of Bitcoin. The commodity may be experiencing weakness as traders assess the ABC 2024 Presidential Debate.

Index futures are sporting caution early Wednesday as the market prepares to receive the all-important August consumer price inflation report. Vice President Kamala Harris is widely considered as the <a href="https://dash.parsely.com/benzinga.com/posts/uvH2BRT1nTC-trump-vs-harris-debates-results-are-in-flash-poll-shows-resounding-majority-pick-vice-president-as/?minutes=10">winner of the presidential debate </a>held between her and Republican candidate Donald Trump late Tuesday, and this could prove to be slightly market-negative, given the former president is viewed as market-friendly. That said, there are specific sectors that could capitalize on the outcome, including green energy stocks.
The major market-moving catalyst for the day, however, is going to be the August consumer price inflation report, which along with Thursday&#8217;s producer price inflation report could be key inputs the Federal Reserve will look into as they make their interest rate decision following the conclusion of a two-day Federal Open Market Committee meeting next Wednesday. 
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<td>Futures</td>
<td>Performance (+/-)</td>
</tr>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>-0.31%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>-0.28%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow</td>
<td>-0.37%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>R2K</td>
<td>-0.55%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
In premarket trading on Wednesday, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) moved down 0.25% to $547.50 and the Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) slipped 0.29% to $457.35, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Cues From Last Session:
U.S. stocks closed Tuesday&#8217;s session on a mixed note as risk aversion perked up following Oracle Corp.&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) strong results and the implication it had for the artificial intelligence trades. The major averages started on a firm footing but lost their momentum mid-way through, as they dipped below the unchanged line by the mid-session.
 The mid-session weakness stemmed from a pullback in financial stocks after JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) gave a muted outlook at an industry conference. Energy stocks also served as drags after the WTI-grade crude oil futures plunged over 4%.
Stocks, however, staged a strong recovery, with the Nasdaq Composite and S&amp;P indices closing higher for the second straight day, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average settled modestly lower.
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Index</td>
<td>Performance (+/)</td>
<td>Value</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq Composite</td>
<td>+0.84%</td>
<td>17,025.88</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500 Index</td>
<td>+0.45%</td>
<td>5,495.52</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Industrials</td>
<td>-0.23%</td>
<td>40,736.96</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>-0.02%</td>
<td>2,097.44</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Insights From Analysts:
Fund manager Louis Navellier said in a note to clients that he expects a positive CPI report for August, premising his expectation on the shelter costs potentially continuing to moderate. He also looks ahead to a favorable producer price inflation report on Thursday as wholesale service and good costs have been soft. As a result, he expects Treasury yields to move lower.
The slower pace of the PPI inflation than the CPI inflation is due to the fact that the U.S. continues to import deflation from China, he said.
A strategist said there could be a bit of pullback, given the market is in a seasonally weak period and it is the election year. Fund Strat Global Head of Technical Strategy Mark Newton said given the fact that sentiment is not as optimistic as he would want to see, it&#8217;s going to be a hiccup. Weighing in on the headwinds, he noted that the current presidential election is highly contentious and divisive and there are two wars overseas. &#8220;Earnings though have been remarkably good and the stock market itself has been good,&#8221; he noted.
&#8220;I do suspect we probably pull back a little bit further even over the next week you can&#8217;t rule that out. So maybe to 53 and change uh then I think we probably start to turn higher after the Fed meeting,&#8221; he said.
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Upcoming Economic Data:
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<li>The Bureau of Labor Statistics is due to release the consumer price inflation report for August at 8:30 a.m. EDT. The consensus expectations are as follows:
<ul>
<li>CPI (m-o-m): 0.2%, flat with the July rate</li>
<li>CPI (y-o-y): 3.2%, flat with the July rate</li>
<li>Core CPI (m-o-m): 0.2%, flat with the July rate</li>
<li>Core CPI (y-o-y): 2.5%, down from 2.9% in July</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>The Energy Information Administration will release the weekly petroleum status report at 10:30 a.m. EDT.</li>
<li>The Treasury will auction 10-year notes at 1 p.m. EDT.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
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<li>GameStop Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) fell about 9% <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket">in premarket trading</a> following the company&#8217;s quarterly results. and Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOOF#NASDAQ">WOOF</a>) declined over 3.50%, also in reaction to earnings.</li>
<li>Oxford Industries, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXM#NYSE">OXM</a>) is scheduled to announce its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings">quarterly results after the market close.</a></li>
<li>Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>) plunged over 15% as the company&#8217;s owner Donald Trump&#8217;s standing in the poll was diminished after the presidential debate that was held late Tuesday.</li>
<li>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) weighed in on crypto-linked stocks such as MicroStrategy Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) and Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>).</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Bonds And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures rebounded strongly in early New York trading and safe haven gold held up above the $2,550 level. Bitcoin fell sharply after the presidential debate and traded down to $56.5K, as pro-crypto candidate Trump is widely believed as the loser of the face-off.
The 10-year Treasury note yield dipped 2.2 basis points to 3.622% after it dropped to its lowest level in more than a year on Tuesday (intraday).
Asian stocks fell across the board, led by the Japanese market, which weakened in reaction to the yen&#8217;s strength. Apprehension ahead of the U.S. inflation data also kept sentiment muted in the region. The European markets are seeing modest strength, although the U.K. market was slightly weaker amid the release of a slew of soft domestic economic data.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Financials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$49.6K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$28.0K</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NBTB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$240.0K</td>
<td>137</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/17/26</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$61.2K</td>
<td>82</td>
<td>721</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/13/24</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$27.7K</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>519</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$42.50</td>
<td>$70.7K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>363</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$460.00</td>
<td>$26.7K</td>
<td>469</td>
<td>165</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$28.3K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>67</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$30.7K</td>
<td>129</td>
<td>15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCNCA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$1420.00</td>
<td>$43.7K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding COF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 38 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 234 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.6K, with a price of $212.0 per contract. There were 3395 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4612 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JPM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 38 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 46 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.0K, with a price of $610.0 per contract. There were 5534 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1136 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NBTB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NBTB#NASDAQ">NBTB</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 66 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $240.0K, with a price of $240.0 per contract. There were 137 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1010 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 675 day(s) on July 17, 2026. Parties traded 180 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $61.2K, with a price of $340.0 per contract. There were 82 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 721 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AXP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on September 13, 2024. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $240.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.7K, with a price of $555.0 per contract. There were 25 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 519 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CG#NASDAQ">CG</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 192 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 363 contract(s) at a $42.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $70.7K, with a price of $195.0 per contract. There were 2425 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 363 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 66 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 14 contract(s) at a $460.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.7K, with a price of $1910.0 per contract. There were 469 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 165 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 10 day(s) on September 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 8 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.3K, with a price of $3540.0 per contract. There were 1826 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 67 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 66 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 15 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.7K, with a price of $2050.0 per contract. There were 129 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 15 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FCNCA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCNCA#NASDAQ">FCNCA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 129 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1 contract(s) at a $1420.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.7K, with a price of $43750.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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