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. 
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>C</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/23/26</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$34.2K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FLG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/21/28</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$198.0K</td>
<td>56</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/26</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$26.8K</td>
<td>25.4K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$65.5K</td>
<td>6.4K</td>
<td>750</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BFH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/20/26</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$116.2K</td>
<td>136</td>
<td>660</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$27.3K</td>
<td>13.1K</td>
<td>288</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$26.5K</td>
<td>12.7K</td>
<td>187</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/15/26</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$41.4K</td>
<td>50</td>
<td>122</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SCHW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/30/26</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$74.0K</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>101</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/17/27</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$108.3K</td>
<td>206</td>
<td>82</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For C (NYSE:C), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on January 23, 2026. This event was a transfer of 225 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.2K, with a price of $152.0 per contract. There were 1042 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1652 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FLG (NYSE:FLG), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 731 day(s) on January 21, 2028. This event was a transfer of 1584 contract(s) at a $17.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $198.0K, with a price of $125.0 per contract. There were 56 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1584 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BAC (NYSE:BAC), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 87 day(s) on April 17, 2026. Parties traded 181 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.8K, with a price of $148.0 per contract. There were 25434 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1107 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PYPL (NASDAQ:PYPL), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 59 day(s) on March 20, 2026. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $65.5K, with a price of $131.0 per contract. There were 6494 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 750 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BFH (NYSE:BFH), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on February 20, 2026. Parties traded 342 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 20 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $116.2K, with a price of $340.0 per contract. There were 136 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 660 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HOOD (NASDAQ:HOOD), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 360 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 9 contract(s) at a $100.00 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 $27.3K, with a price of $3043.0 per contract. There were 13161 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 288 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SOFI (NASDAQ:SOFI), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 360 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.5K, with a price of $530.0 per contract. There were 12777 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 187 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For APO (NYSE:APO), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 115 day(s) on May 15, 2026. This event was a transfer of 122 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.4K, with a price of $340.0 per contract. There were 50 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 122 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SCHW (NYSE:SCHW), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on January 30, 2026. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $74.0K, with a price of $740.0 per contract. There were 40 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 101 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JPM (NYSE:JPM), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 513 day(s) on June 17, 2027. This event was a transfer of 53 contract(s) at a $275.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $108.3K, with a price of $2045.0 per contract. There were 206 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 82 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 Guide to Understanding Options Alerts or read more news on unusual options activity. 
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Whale activity in financial stocks reveals significant trading opportunities. Notable options activity includes bullish put trades for C, BAC, and SOFI, and bearish trades for FLG, PYPL, and BFH. High trading volumes indicate potential price fluctuations. For instance, C saw a bullish put option trade with a $115 strike, while FLG had a bearish call option at a $17 strike. This data can guide traders in identifying market trends and making informed decisions.

- Benzinga's whale alert tracks large transactions, helping traders identify trading opportunities in options.  
- The article details recent options activity in the Financials sector, highlighting specific trades including bullish and bearish sentiments across various symbols with associated strike prices, total trade prices, and contract volumes.  
- Key examples include bullish put trades for C and BAC and bearish call trades for FLG and SCHW, illustrating market dynamics through significant trading movements.

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