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<p>While <strong>Bitcoin</strong> (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) is currently navigating through <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/04/38434340/bitcoin-could-drop-to-these-two-levels-if-it-falls-below-63-300-warns-technical-analyst">stormy market waters,</a> one trader bolsters the case for a bull run continuation with several arguments.</p>
<p><strong>What Happened:</strong> Pseudonymous cryptocurrency trader <strong>Tim</strong>, who recently gathered popularity for his candid <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/04/38385376/crypto-influencers-impressions-of-soul-crushing-dubai-resembling-live-gta-game-with-superc">insights about Dubai</a>, challenges prevailing bearish sentiment by pointing to several indicators signaling a bullish outlook for Bitcoin.</p>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">ZPP<br /><br />&#8211; Btc went from 16k to 70k in 14 months<br />&#8211; Crossed ath before the halving<br />&#8211; Now doing healthy consolidation/correction phase <br />   below ath before next leg up<br />&#8211; Interest in crypto bigger than ever before, etf´s, etn´s, <br />   etc<br />&#8211; Nobody selling their long term bags <br />&#8211; Sentiment…</p>
<p>&mdash; Tim (@Tim_4444) <a href="https://twitter.com/Tim_4444/status/1783450135067799653?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2024</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>He emphasizes Bitcoin's rally over the past 14 months, surging from $16,000 to $70,000 before the Halving event, which is typically a bullish catalyst. Tim considers the current consolidation phase as &#8220;healthy&#8221; and anticipates the next leg up.</p>
<p>Despite the prevailing sentiment resembling a bear market, Tim questions its validity in the face of multiple bullish indicators.</p>
<p>He encourages traders to adopt the ZPP approach: "zoom out, perspective, patience." This strategy advises zooming out to gain a broader perspective on the market and exercising patience, especially amid short-term fluctuations.</p>
<p><figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/events/digital-assets/ "><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="300" height="250" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/29155259/905735A6-57D3-4874-9AA1-75D037842DB3-2.gif" alt="Benzinga Future of Digital Assets conference" class="wp-image-270548" /></a></figure></p>
<p><em>Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/04/38434340/bitcoin-could-drop-to-these-two-levels-if-it-falls-below-63-300-warns-technical-analyst">Bitcoin Could Drop To These Two Levels If It Falls Below $63,300, Warns Technical Analyst</a></em></p>
<p><strong>Why It Matters:</strong> Tim highlights the increasing interest in cryptocurrencies as "bigger than ever before", with the emergence of investment vehicles like ETFs and ETNs which have pushed institutional and retail investors towards the sector.</p>
<p>His point that &#8220;nobody selling their long-term bags" is supported by data from IntoTheBlock, showing that 69% of holders have held Bitcoin for over a year, while 24% have held it for one to twelve months.</p>
<p>The Fear and Greed Index indicating market sentiment currently stands at 60 (Neutral), <a href="https://coinmarketcap.com/">according</a> to CoinMarketCap, further bolstering Tim&#8217;s point that market sentiment may not be as negative as portrayed on social media.</p>
<p><strong>What's Next</strong>: The influence of meme coins and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/is-bitcoin-a-good-investment" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bitcoin as an institutional asset class</a>&nbsp;are topics expected to be thoroughly explored at Benzinga's upcoming&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/events/digital-assets/agenda/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Future of Digital Assets</a>&nbsp;event on Nov. 19.</p>
<p><em>Read Next: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/04/38432746/bitcoins-complacency-bounce-could-precede-another-10-20-drop-soon-say-veteran-traders">Bitcoin&#8217;s &#8216;Complacency Bounce&#8217; Could Precede &#8216;Another 10%-20% Drop Soon,&#8217; Say Veteran Traders</a></em></p>
<p><em>This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.</em></p>
<p><em>Image created using artificial intelligence with Midjourney.</em></p>


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<p>DA Davidson  analyst Gary Tenner   maintains Pacific Premier Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPBI#NASDAQ">PPBI</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $32 to $27.</p>


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DA Davidson Maintains Buy on Pacific Premier Bancorp, Lowers Price Target to $27

<p>iSun, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ISUN#NASDAQ">ISUN</a>) (the "Company," or "iSun"), a leading solar energy and clean mobility infrastructure company with 50-years of experience accelerating the adoption of innovative electrical technologies, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the rescission of the previously announced reverse stock split.</p>
<p>The decision to rescind the reverse stock split was made after careful consideration and analysis of market conditions, and the company's financial performance outlook. The Board of Directors believes that this action is in the best interest of the company and its shareholders.</p>
<p>"We have always prioritized shareholder value and transparency in our decision-making process," said Jeff Peck, CEO of iSun. "After thorough evaluation and discussions with our shareholders, we have determined that rescinding the reverse stock split is the appropriate course of action at this time. We remain committed to executing our strategic initiatives and delivering long-term value to our shareholders."</p>
<p>As a result of the rescission, the reverse stock split that was previously approved will not be implemented, and the company's outstanding shares will remain unaffected by the split.</p>
<p>iSun will continue to focus on its core business objectives. Shareholders and stakeholders can expect regular updates on the company's progress and performance.</p>


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<p>DA Davidson  analyst Kevin Fitzsimmons   maintains Trustmark (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRMK#NASDAQ">TRMK</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $30 to $34.</p>


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<p><a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/25/paramount-skydance-inch-closer-to-a-merger-agreement.html">https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/25/paramount-skydance-inch-closer-to-a-merger-agreement.html</a></p>
<ul>
<li>Skydance Media and its private equity backers are targeting May to finalize terms on a deal with Paramount Global, sources told CNBC.</li>
<li>The biggest hurdle remaining to complete a deal is Paramount Global's outstanding carriage renewal with Charter Communications.</li>
<li>Skydance's plan would name David Ellison CEO of Paramount Global and former NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell as president, sources said.</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="https://www.cnbc.com/quotes/PARA/">Paramount Global</a> and Skydance Media are making progress on a deal that would merge the media companies and buy out controlling shareholder Shari Redstone.</p>
<p>Paramount Global's special committee and David Ellison's Skydance Media, backed by private equity firms KKR and RedBird Capital Partners, are narrowing in on how to value Skydance's assets as part of a merger as well as how much equity to add to the company as part of a recapitalization, according to people familiar with the matter.</p>
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<p>The sides are close to agreeing on a value for Skydance, which will be valued around $5 billion and merged with Paramount Global, said the people, who asked not to be named because the discussions are private. Ellison and the private equity firms plan to raise roughly $4.5 billion to $5 billion in new equity. Some of that (about $2 billion) will be used to pay Redstone, and another substantial portion will be used to pay down debt.</p>
<p>The buyers would ideally like to get a deal done in May, said the people. Paramount Global was slow to open a data room to the Skydance consortium, said three of the people, which has slightly pushed back the timeline on a deal. The exclusivity window on merger talks ends May 3, but the Skydance consortium wants to extend it by two weeks, said the people.</p>
<p>Skydance's plan is to name Ellison as CEO of Paramount Global and former NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell as the president, said two of the people. Current Paramount CEO Bob Bakish would depart the company, the people said.</p>
<p>Separately, Apollo and Sony have held preliminary discussions about teaming up for a deal that would buy out all Paramount Global shareholders at a premium, according to people familiar with the matter. The special committee hasn't received concrete details on that offer and isn't viewing it as a competitive bid to Skydance's interest, two of the people said.</p>
<p>Still, the committee had more details on an initial offer made by Apollo, which it chose to ignore in favor of exclusive talks with Skydance. The special committee favored Skydance's offer over Apollo's in part because it offered shareholders future upside by keeping the company public with a cleaner balance sheet, one of the people said.</p>
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<p>Spokespeople for Apollo, the Paramount Global special committee, Paramount Global, and Skydance's consortium declined to comment.</p>
<h2><strong>Last big hurdle</strong></h2>
<p>One significant hurdle that remains is Paramount Global's renewal agreement with Charter Communications for CBS and its cable networks. That deal is relevant to the value of Paramount Global, which could take a hit if Charter drops the networks or agrees to a lower carriage rate, the people said.</p>
<p>The deadline for that agreement is April 30. Paramount Global reports first-quarter earnings one day earlier, on April 29.</p>
<p>Paramount Global is still dependent on its traditional TV business, which accounts for about two-thirds of the company's total revenue.</p>
<p>There are signs Charter could prove to be a tough negotiator with Paramount Global: Last year the cable provider, the second-largest in the U.S., briefly <a href="https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2023-08-31/disney-pulls-abc-espn-from-charter-spectrum-in-fee-dispute">stopped carrying Disney's networks</a> when renewal negotiations between those two companies faltered. (The parties reached a deal 10 days later.)</p>
<p>Paramount's cable networks are far less popular than Disney's ESPN, which may put Bakish in a position of weakness.</p>
<p>The timing of the renewal and the deal talks set up an awkward dynamic, where Bakish, who would ultimately leave the company under a Skydance merger, will control Paramount Global's fate with Charter.</p>
<p>Thus far, Bakish has always reached renewal deals with the major pay-TV distributors since taking over as CEO, dating back to his time running Viacom, beginning in 2016.</p>
<p>Bakish has privately argued against the Skydance deal because it dilutes common shareholders, according to people familiar with the matter. Several Paramount Global investors have also publicly written letters to the company's board urging directors not to move forward with a Skydance deal, arguing it gives Redstone a massive premium for her controlling shares while leaving common shareholders out in the cold.</p>
<p>Under the terms of the deal, nearly 50% of the company will be owned by Skydance and its private equity partners, CNBC <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/05/skydance-paramount-global-deal-details-of-david-ellison-bid.html">reported earlier this month</a>. The rest of the company would be owned by common shareholders, and the company will continue to trade publicly.</p>
<p>"At Paramount, we're always looking for ways to create shareholder value. And to be clear, that's for all shareholders," Bakish said <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/article/4674571-paramount-global-para-q4-2023-earnings-call-transcript">during his company's most recent earnings call </a>in February.</p>


PARA

'Paramount And Skydance Inch Closer To A Merger As Key Hurdle Looms' - CNBC

<p>Downtown Detroit is undergoing a significant shift following the global pandemic. For <strong>Jeremy Sasson</strong>, the visionary behind <strong>Heirloom Hospitality</strong>, a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/restaurants/20/03/15656216/one-detroit-restaurateur-on-how-theyre-weathering-the-coronavirus-shutdown">holding group of restaurants</a> in and around the city, this transformation presents a dual challenge and opportunity to redefine and reshape his brand's identity.</p>
<p>"Detroit's office community was a pillar and driving force behind our restaurants," Sasson explained, describing how the city attracts different patrons. "Now, Detroit's office culture is perplexing."</p>
<p>Heirloom's new focus is creating engaging dining experiences that mirror Detroit&#8217;s dynamic spirit. A prime illustration of this is Townhouse Detroit, which is repositioning itself as a destination for larger groups. Meanwhile, Heirloom's neighborhood restaurants, like Townhouse Birmingham, continue to offer intimate dining experiences, which doubles as a hedge when larger-scale events like the pandemic appear.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The Heirloom Hospitality Way</strong></h2>
<p>Founded in 2010, Heirloom operates Townhouse, Prime + Proper, and Mad Nice, the latest addition merging Italian and Californian cuisine. Sasson got into the business without prior experience, taking advice and inspiration from neighboring restaurant owners and success stories like <strong>Daniel Meyer, Stephen Starr, Daniel Humm, </strong>and <strong>Will Guidara.</strong></p>
<p>"Just like someone who loves sports and can tell you every statistic, I am very much like that when it comes to restaurants and hospitality," Sasson said. "I am constantly plugged into what the greats are doing."</p>
<p>That doesn't mean Sasson is emulating in totality; instead, he incorporates best practices, mainly atmosphere, quality ingredients, and service, with attention to detail.</p>
<p>"We focused on fun food and an atmosphere where groups could gather. We changed Townhouse in Detroit to grow up with me and elevate everything at Heirloom. We've introduced a DJ platform to provide personally curated music throughout the night, extraordinary lighting systems, monitors, and projections."</p>
<p><em>Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38436183/magnificent-7-tumble-wipe-out-300-billion-on-metas-weak-guidance-q1-stagflation-woes">Magnificent 7 Tumble, Wipe Out $300 Billion On Meta&#8217;s Weak Guidance, Q1 Stagflation Woes</a></em></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Questions For Restaurateurs</strong></h2>
<p>Sasson said he looks for a few things when building, including whether markets have the people and interest for your vision to succeed.</p>
<p>"If the answer is no, are there things you can do to create desire and sensation," he asks, noting the pandemic has changed why and where people dine. With Detroit, fewer office-goers and more groups are looking for experiences. Accordingly, "People are going out of their way to get something extraordinary."</p>
<p>Additionally, the community aspect plays a significant role, with Sasson opting now to build restaurants near others in bustling areas. The more restaurant seats, he said, the larger the potential customer base.</p>
<p>"The restaurant business comes down to two fundamentals: the number of guests and their average spend. Are there enough people, and are there enough people willing to spend the amount you are asking them to spend? That's it at the revenue level."</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Hire The ‘Curious And Tenacious'</strong></h2>
<p>Until Sasson is no longer inspired to get out of bed and work, he'll continue in the business, focusing on sustainability through corporate structure. That includes employing "curious and tenacious" people to alleviate operational, accounting, and marketing pressures.</p>
<p>"At the end of the day, you want to figure out if others can do certain things better than you," Sasson said. "I need to focus on finding more opportunities and locations and creating concepts."</p>
<p><em>Now Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38299760/property-brothers-see-next-big-real-estate-boom-in-detroit">&#8216;Property Brothers&#8217; See Next Big Real Estate Boom In Detroit</a></em></p>
<p><em>Photo: Shutterstock</em></p>


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Changing Office Trends Reshape Detroit's Dining Scene: 'Fun Food And Atmosphere'

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories shares are trading higher. The company and Nestle India entered into a definitive agreement to form a join venture to take health science nutraceutical brands to consumers in India and other agreed territories.

<p>DA Davidson  analyst Tom White   maintains eXp World Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPI#NASDAQ">EXPI</a>) with a Underperform and lowers the price target from $13 to $11.75.</p>


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BNTX

Pfizer and BioNTech shares are trading lower amid reports GSK is suing the companies alleging patent infringement concerning mRNA technology used in their COVID-19 vaccines.

<p>Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on RTX. Our analysis of options history for RTX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) revealed 14 unusual trades.</p>
<p>Delving into the details, we found 28% of traders were bullish, while 64% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 3 were puts, with a value of $262,150, and 11 were calls, valued at $1,140,666.</p>
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
<p>Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $80.0 to $120.0 for RTX over the recent three months. </p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
<p>Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for RTX'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 RTX's whale trades within a strike price range from $80.0 to $120.0 in the last 30 days. </p>
<h3>RTX 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1714073618_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>RTX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$6.35</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$640.0K</td>
<td>6.9K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RTX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$7.1</td>
<td>$6.8</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$210.0K</td>
<td>419</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RTX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$1.2</td>
<td>$1.16</td>
<td>$1.18</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$94.4K</td>
<td>959</td>
<td>801</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RTX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$1.46</td>
<td>$1.38</td>
<td>$1.38</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$90.6K</td>
<td>15.3K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RTX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$1.49</td>
<td>$1.48</td>
<td>$1.48</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$74.0K</td>
<td>15.3K</td>
<td>859</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About RTX</h3>
<p>RTX is a diversified aerospace and defense industrial company formed from the merger of United Technologies and Raytheon, with roughly equal exposure as a supplier to commercial aerospace manufacturers and to the defense market. The company operates in three segments: Collins Aerospace, a diversified aerospace supplier; Pratt &amp; Whitney, an aircraft engine manufacturer; and Raytheon, a defense prime contractor providing a mix of missiles, missile defense systems, sensors, hardware, and communications technology to the military.</p>
<p>Having examined the options trading patterns of RTX, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance</p>
<h3>Where Is RTX Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 3,912,339, the price of RTX is up 0.76% at $101.79. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 89 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About RTX</h3>
<p>In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $111.8.</p>
<ul>
<li>An analyst from B of A Securities persists with their Neutral rating on RTX, maintaining a target price of $110. </li>
<li>An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Overweight rating on RTX, maintaining a target price of $120. </li>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from UBS continues to hold a Neutral rating for RTX, targeting a price of $105. </li>
<li>An analyst from Susquehanna has decided to maintain their Positive rating on RTX, which currently sits at a price target of $119. </li>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Baird continues to hold a Neutral rating for RTX, targeting a price of $105. </li>
</ul>
<p>Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest RTX options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.</p>


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A Closer Look at RTX's Options Market Dynamics

<p>Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on CrowdStrike Holdings. Our analysis of options history for CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) revealed 43 unusual trades.</p>
<p>Delving into the details, we found 41% of traders were bullish, while 51% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 14 were puts, with a value of $714,621, and 29 were calls, valued at $1,325,211.</p>
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
<p>Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $100.0 to $500.0 for CrowdStrike Holdings over the recent three months. </p>
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.</p>
<p>This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for CrowdStrike Holdings's options for a given strike price.</p>
<p>Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of CrowdStrike Holdings's whale activity within a strike price range from $100.0 to $500.0 in the last 30 days. </p>
<h3>CrowdStrike Holdings Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1714073612_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CRWD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$26.0</td>
<td>$25.2</td>
<td>$25.75</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$128.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">221</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRWD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$48.0</td>
<td>$47.8</td>
<td>$47.8</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$109.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">443</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRWD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$5.85</td>
<td>$5.7</td>
<td>$5.7</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$107.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">901</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">27</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRWD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$200.85</td>
<td>$198.35</td>
<td>$199.52</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$99.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">153</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRWD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$26.95</td>
<td>$26.85</td>
<td>$26.9</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$96.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">71</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">113</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About CrowdStrike Holdings</h3>
<p>CrowdStrike is a cloud-based cybersecurity company specializing in next-generation security verticals such as endpoint, cloud workload, identity, and security operations. CrowdStrike's primary offering is its Falcon platform that offers a proverbial single pane of glass for an enterprise to detect and respond to security threats attacking its IT infrastructure. The Texas-based firm was founded in 2011 and went public in 2019.</p>
<p>After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding CrowdStrike Holdings, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.</p>
<h3>Present Market Standing of CrowdStrike Holdings</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,390,262, the price of CRWD is up by 0.15%, reaching $298.08.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 34 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About CrowdStrike Holdings</h3>
<p>In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $392.0.</p>
<ul>
<li>Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald lowers its rating to Overweight with a new price target of $400.</li>
<li>An analyst from Rosenblatt has decided to maintain their Buy rating on CrowdStrike Holdings, which currently sits at a price target of $400. </li>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Keybanc continues to hold a Overweight rating for CrowdStrike Holdings, targeting a price of $376. </li>
</ul>
<p>Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest CrowdStrike Holdings options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.</p>


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CrowdStrike Holdings Unusual Options Activity

<p>Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Edwards Lifesciences. Our analysis of options history for Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EW#NYSE">EW</a>) revealed 11 unusual trades.</p>
<p>Delving into the details, we found 54% of traders were bullish, while 45% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 5 were puts, with a value of $271,805, and 6 were calls, valued at $465,700.</p>
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
<p>After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $82.5 and $97.5 for Edwards Lifesciences, spanning the last three months.</p>
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Edwards Lifesciences's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Edwards Lifesciences's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $82.5 to $97.5 over the preceding 30 days.</p>
<h3>Edwards Lifesciences Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1714073607_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$9.0</td>
<td>$8.4</td>
<td>$9.0</td>
<td>$92.50</td>
<td>$270.0K</td>
<td>14</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$11.4</td>
<td>$11.3</td>
<td>$11.4</td>
<td>$97.50</td>
<td>$76.3K</td>
<td>15</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">68</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$92.50</td>
<td>$73.2K</td>
<td>102</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$6.9</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$87.50</td>
<td>$73.0K</td>
<td>36</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$1.1</td>
<td>$0.95</td>
<td>$0.96</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$72.0K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">751</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Edwards Lifesciences</h3>
<p>Spun off from Baxter International in 2000, Edwards Lifesciences designs, manufactures, and markets a range of medical devices and equipment for advanced stages of structural heart disease. It has established itself as a leader across key products, including surgical tissue heart valves, transcatheter valve technologies, surgical clips, and catheters. The firm derives about 55% of its total sales from outside the US.</p>
<p>After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Edwards Lifesciences, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.</p>
<h3>Where Is Edwards Lifesciences Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 2,670,327, the EW's price is down by -0.41%, now at $88.25. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 0 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Edwards Lifesciences</h3>
<p>Over the past month, 4 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $99.0.</p>
<ul>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Mizuho continues to hold a Buy rating for Edwards Lifesciences, targeting a price of $105. </li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Evercore ISI Group keeps a In-Line rating on Edwards Lifesciences with a target price of $92. </li>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Citigroup continues to hold a Neutral rating for Edwards Lifesciences, targeting a price of $98. </li>
<li>An analyst from RBC Capital persists with their Outperform rating on Edwards Lifesciences, maintaining a target price of $101. </li>
</ul>
<p>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.</p>
<p>If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Edwards Lifesciences, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.</p>


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