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Options Volume in Strive Inc. Surges Past 210,000 Contracts

Call activity dominates as a single October 2026 strike accounts for the bulk of trades

By Ajmal Hussain
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Options trading in Strive Inc. reached 210,254 contracts by 11:40 a.m. New York time on Wednesday, with call options comprising the overwhelming majority of the activity. The October 16, 2026 $1.50 call alone accounted for 200,229 contracts traded and showed a large open interest position of 407,297 contracts. Put activity was minimal by comparison, concentrated in a few July 2026 strikes.

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Key Points

  • Total options volume in Strive Inc. reached 210,254 contracts by 11:40 a.m. New York time on Wednesday, with calls dominating the session.
  • The October 16, 2026 $1.50 call was the single largest source of activity, with 200,229 contracts traded and an open interest of 407,297 contracts.
  • Put option trades were limited and concentrated in July 2026 expirations; overall activity affects the derivatives and equities trading ecosystem.

Options activity tied to Strive Inc. hit 210,254 contracts as of 11:40 a.m. New York time on Wednesday, according to exchange data compiled by Bloomberg. The session’s flow was heavily skewed toward call options, which made up 206,031 contracts, while put options totaled 4,223 contracts.

The single most active instrument was the October 16, 2026 $1.50 call. That strike recorded 200,229 contracts traded and carried an open interest of 407,297 contracts, representing the largest share of the day’s volume.

Put activity was limited but included notable volume in July 2026 expirations. The July 17, 2026 $9 put saw 1,404 contracts change hands against an open interest of 211 contracts. The July 17, 2026 $10.50 put recorded 870 contracts traded with an open interest of 2 contracts.

Other call strikes that registered meaningful trades included the January 21, 2028 $20 call, which had 549 contracts traded and an open interest of 10,789 contracts, and the July 2, 2026 $13.50 call, which showed 514 contracts traded with an open interest of 20 contracts.

The data point - total contracts and the breakdown by strike - reflect the exchange-reported snapshot at the time specified. The predominance of call contracts and the concentration of volume in the October 16, 2026 $1.50 call are quantifiable details in the trading record for the session.


Detailed trade highlights:

  • Total options contracts traded: 210,254 (as of 11:40 a.m. New York time, Wednesday).
  • Call options: 206,031 contracts.
  • Put options: 4,223 contracts.
  • Top call: October 16, 2026 $1.50 call - 200,229 contracts traded; open interest 407,297.
  • Selected puts: July 17, 2026 $9 put - 1,404 contracts traded; open interest 211. July 17, 2026 $10.50 put - 870 contracts traded; open interest 2.
  • Other calls noted: January 21, 2028 $20 call - 549 traded; OI 10,789. July 2, 2026 $13.50 call - 514 traded; OI 20.

Risks

  • High concentration of traded volume in a single strike - the October 16, 2026 $1.50 call accounted for the majority of contracts traded, which may indicate concentrated positioning in a single derivatives instrument - impacts options market liquidity and pricing.
  • Discrepancies between traded contracts and open interest at certain strikes - for example, the July 17, 2026 $10.50 put recorded 870 contracts traded versus an open interest of 2, creating potential short-term mismatches in on-book positions - affects order routing and clearing activity.
  • The report reflects a snapshot as of 11:40 a.m. New York time on Wednesday; results and volume distribution may change later in the trading session or on subsequent days - relevant to market participants and derivatives desks.

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