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Citigroup (NYSE:C) 주식

Citigroup

Citigroup Inc is a global financial services company doing business in more than 100 countries and jurisdictions. Citigroup's operations are organized into five primary segments: services, markets, banking, US personal banking, and wealth management. The bank's primary services include cross-border banking needs for multinational corporates, investment banking and trading, and credit card services in the United States.

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Evercore ISI Group analyst Glenn Schorr maintains Citigroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) with a In-Line and lowers the price target from $79 to $76.

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Evercore ISI Group Maintains In-Line on Citigroup, Lowers Price Target to $76

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Citigroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</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 C, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 10 uncommon options trades for Citigroup.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 10% bullish and 80%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $1,811,500, and 6 are calls, for a total amount of $199,505.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $55.0 and $85.0 for Citigroup, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Citigroup options trades today is 4628.62 with a total volume of 4,475.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Citigroup's big money trades within a strike price range of $55.0 to $85.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Citigroup Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743171355_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</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>C</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$4.89</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$1.4M</td>
<td>17.8K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$5.65</td>
<td>$5.55</td>
<td>$5.55</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$222.0K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$16.1</td>
<td>$15.9</td>
<td>$16.1</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$80.5K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$7.35</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$44.4K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$17.5</td>
<td>$17.35</td>
<td>$17.35</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$38.1K</td>
<td>836</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Citigroup</h3>
Citigroup Inc is a global financial services company doing business in more than 100 countries and jurisdictions. Citigroup's operations are organized into five primary segments: services, markets, banking, US personal banking, and wealth management. The bank's primary services include cross-border banking needs for multinational corporates, investment banking and trading, and credit card services in the United States.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Citigroup, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Citigroup's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,059,508, the price of C is down by -0.88%, reaching $71.22.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 18 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Citigroup</h3>
A total of 3 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $93.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities persists with their Buy rating on Citigroup, maintaining a target price of $90. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Goldman Sachs has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Citigroup, which currently sits at a price target of $80. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Citigroup, which currently sits at a price target of $109. 
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Citigroup Unusual Options Activity For March 28

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>BAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$305.1K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$106.8K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$342.1K</td>
<td>12.4K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AIG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
<td>$55.0K</td>
<td>55</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$29.2K</td>
<td>32.5K</td>
<td>581</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$40.9K</td>
<td>338</td>
<td>207</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$33.4K</td>
<td>8.5K</td>
<td>183</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XYZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
<td>$34.0K</td>
<td>47</td>
<td>116</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AFRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$174.5K</td>
<td>327</td>
<td>103</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$40.5K</td>
<td>36</td>
<td>17</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For BAC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 113 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1518 contract(s) at a $44.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $305.1K, with a price of $201.0 per contract. There were 1254 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4906 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 trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 113 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 449 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $106.8K, with a price of $238.0 per contract. There were 2523 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2001 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 trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 85 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 1100 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $342.1K, with a price of $311.0 per contract. There were 12434 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1200 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AIG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIG#NYSE">AIG</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on April 4, 2025. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $82.00 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 $55.0K, with a price of $55.0 per contract. There were 55 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1000 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SOFI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 295 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $17.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 21 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.2K, with a price of $146.0 per contract. There were 32501 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 581 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UPST (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPST#NASDAQ">UPST</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 29 day(s) on April 25, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.9K, with a price of $410.0 per contract. There were 338 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 207 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 bearish, expiring in 295 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 41 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.4K, with a price of $815.0 per contract. There were 8521 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 183 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For XYZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYZ#NYSE">XYZ</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 21 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $59.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.0K, with a price of $340.0 per contract. There were 47 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 116 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 bearish, expiring in 21 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 103 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $174.5K, with a price of $1695.0 per contract. There were 327 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 103 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PYPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 36 day(s) on May 2, 2025. Parties traded 471 contract(s) at a $78.00 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 $40.5K, with a price of $86.0 per contract. There were 36 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 17 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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10 Financials Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

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>HOOD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
<td>$64.0K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$58.0K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$25.6K</td>
<td>224</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$538.0K</td>
<td>6.6K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$550.00</td>
<td>$42.3K</td>
<td>72</td>
<td>204</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$36.7K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td>198</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ICE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$27.8K</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>159</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>USB</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$52.50</td>
<td>$31.3K</td>
<td>699</td>
<td>122</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EEFT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$35.0K</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.50</td>
<td>$190.9K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>87</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on March 28, 2025. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $43.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $64.0K, with a price of $64.0 per contract. There were 5037 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4469 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SOFI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 9 day(s) on April 4, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $12.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $58.0K, with a price of $116.0 per contract. There were 4721 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4067 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NU (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on April 4, 2025. Parties traded 3611 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 32 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.6K, with a price of $7.0 per contract. There were 224 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3862 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 296 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 1474 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 60 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $538.0K, with a price of $365.0 per contract. There were 6601 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1528 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 660 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 4 contract(s) at a $550.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.3K, with a price of $10580.0 per contract. There were 72 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 204 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 bearish, expiring in 86 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 144 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 23 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.7K, with a price of $255.0 per contract. There were 5001 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 198 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ICE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICE#NYSE">ICE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 51 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 159 contract(s) at a $185.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.8K, with a price of $175.0 per contract. There were 25 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 159 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding USB (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>), we observe a put option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 177 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 33 contract(s) at a $52.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.3K, with a price of $948.0 per contract. There were 699 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 122 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding EEFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EEFT#NASDAQ">EEFT</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 51 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.0K, with a price of $350.0 per contract. There were 3 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 100 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 86 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 10 contract(s) at a $2.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $190.9K, with a price of $19090.0 per contract. There were 3779 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 87 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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President <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&#8216;s&nbsp;nominee to run the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/social-security">Social Security Administration</a>, Frank Bisignano, was questioned during a Tuesday Senate hearing about customer service improvements, erroneous payments and the potential privatization of the agency.&nbsp;
Bisignano previously served as CEO of Fiserv (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>), when the financial tech company's stock price more than doubled. He was also co-COO at JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) and held other senior positions at Citigroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>). Fortune Magazine <a href="https://fortune.com/2025/01/30/who-is-frank-bisignano-social-security-administration-trump-appointee-first-data-fiserv/">referred </a>to Bisignano&#8217;s &#8220;unmatched record as a crisis manager&#8221; who rebuilt Citigroup's decimated back-office operations after 9/11. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A New Career Path</h2>
Asked where he stood on Elon Musk's efforts via DOGE to cut costs at the agency by firing workers and closing offices, Bisignano replied, &#8220;My objective is to come in and motivate the workforce we have &#8230; to be able to get our job right the first time for the American public.&#8221;
During Tuesday&#8217;s hearing, Bisignano said he plans to use artificial intelligence to identify and weed out fraud, waste and abuse within the system. He repeatedly referred to the current 1% payment error rate, which he says is &#8220;five decimal places too high.&#8221; 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Meanwhile, A Growing Crisis At SSA</h2>
The Washington Post <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/03/25/social-security-phones-doge-cuts/?utm_campaign=wp_post_most&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=newsletter&amp;carta-url=https%3A%2F%2Fs2.washingtonpost.com%2Fcar-ln-tr%2F41c4f66%2F67e2d84d7347ac0732c0908f%2F59728921ae7e8a1cf4aab576%2F11%2F63%2F67e2d84d7347ac0732c0908f">reported</a> Tuesday that the SSA website crashed four times in 10 days this month and the agency is in a deep crisis.
"The federal agency that delivers $1.5 trillion a year in earned benefits to 73 million retired workers, their survivors and poor and disabled Americans is engulfed in crisis, further undermining its ability to provide reliable and quick service to vulnerable customers,&#8221; wrote the outlet. 
Former Labor Secretary <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/topic/robert-reich">Robert Reich</a> contends the SSA is not in crisis because it's running out of money and that raising the cap slightly on income subject to Social Security taxes would put the agency "in good shape forever."
Reich also <a href="https://robertreich.substack.com/p/why-social-security-is-in-the-worst?utm_source=substack&amp;publication_id=365422&amp;post_id=159585835&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;utm_campaign=email-share&amp;triggerShare=true&amp;isFreemail=true&amp;r=wlhj&amp;triedRedirect=true">says</a> Musk is "dead wrong" in his fraud accusations because "Social Security has a payment accuracy rate of 99.7 percent. None of Musk's businesses comes close to matching that degree of accuracy."
Administrative costs, which Musk has bashed as wasteful, comprise only 0.5%, which Reich says are "the lowest by far of any large program in the public or private sector."
Though Trump swore he'd never touch Social Security, by empowering Musk, who has called the SSA a "Ponzi scheme," some say the buck stops with the president.
"What's going on is the destruction of the agency from the inside out, and it's accelerating," Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) told the Washington Post. "What they're doing now is unconscionable." 
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Citigroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</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 C, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 23 uncommon options trades for Citigroup.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 43% bullish and 47%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 9 are puts, for a total amount of $564,169, and 14 are calls, for a total amount of $4,129,073.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $67.5 to $90.0 for Citigroup over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</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 Citigroup'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 Citigroup's whale activity within a strike price range from $67.5 to $90.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Citigroup Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742829361_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</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>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$9.35</td>
<td>$7.9</td>
<td>$8.55</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$1.6M</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$1.71</td>
<td>$1.54</td>
<td>$1.6</td>
<td>$76.00</td>
<td>$960.0K</td>
<td>63</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$8.7</td>
<td>$7.85</td>
<td>$8.68</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$477.4K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$9.5</td>
<td>$7.85</td>
<td>$8.68</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$390.6K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$7.95</td>
<td>$7.85</td>
<td>$7.95</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$174.1K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>300</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Citigroup</h3>
Citigroup Inc is a global financial services company doing business in more than 100 countries and jurisdictions. Citigroup's operations are organized into five primary segments: services, markets, banking, US personal banking, and wealth management. The bank's primary services include cross-border banking needs for multinational corporates, investment banking and trading, and credit card services in the United States.
In light of the recent options history for Citigroup, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Citigroup's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 4,384,207, with C's price up by 2.57%, positioned at $73.83.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 22 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Citigroup</h3>
In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $93.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Goldman Sachs persists with their Buy rating on Citigroup, maintaining a target price of $80. 
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&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley persists with their Overweight rating on Citigroup, maintaining a target price of $109. 
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Citigroup Unusual Options Activity For March 24

<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/warren-buffett">Warren Buffett</a> ended 2024 hoarding cash. Yet a longer look at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/berkshire-hathaway">Berkshire Hathaway</a>'s portfolio suggests that, as usual, Buffett isn't tipping his hand over his portfolio management strategy going forward. 
According to the firm&#8217;s 13-F regulatory filings, while top Berkshire holdings like American Express (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NASDAQ">AXP</a>) and Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) remain steady, Buffett is simultaneously curbing big positions in portfolio stalwarts.
Here&#8217;s what Buffett is selling and what he&#8217;s preparing for.
"Warren Buffett's been selling for a reason, and it's not because he's lost confidence in investing," said Steven Kibbel, a certified financial planner and an advisor at Prop Firm App, a website dedicated to proprietary trading and investment strategies. "He's sitting on a record cash pile that tells you everything. He's not just taking money off the table for the sake of it; he's waiting for better opportunities."
It&#8217;s no secret that the stock market has been pricey in recent years, and Buffett has never been one to chase high valuations. "He's also said before that when the market cap of U.S. stocks surpasses GDP by too much, it's a warning sign," Kibbel said. "Right now, that's exactly where we are."
Altogether, Berkshire Hathaway was a seller in 2024, exiting out of equity positions worth $143 billion, which boosted the company's ample cash stack to $334 billion. While Buffett wasn't crystal clear about his pivot to cash in his 2024 annual letter to shareholders, he left some clues for investors.
"Despite what some commentators currently view as an extraordinary cash position at Berkshire, the great majority of your money remains in equities. That preference won't change," Buffett wrote.
"Berkshire shareholders can rest assured that we will forever deploy a substantial majority of their money in equities – mostly American equities, although many of these will have international operations of significance," he added. "Berkshire will never prefer ownership of cash-equivalent assets over the ownership of good businesses, whether controlled or only partially owned."
In an ironic sidebar, Buffett also noted how far Berkshire has come in the past six decades, using taxes as a metric.
"In 1965, the company did not pay a dime of income tax, an embarrassment that had generally prevailed at the company for a decade. Fast forward 60 years and imagine the surprise at the Treasury when that same company – still operating under the name of Berkshire Hathaway – paid far more in corporate income tax than the U.S. government had ever received from any company – even the American tech titans that commanded market values in the trillions."
Buffett noted that the company's $26.8 billion tax comprised about 5% of all U.S. corporate taxes paid in 2024.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Where Buffett Is Selling</h2>
2024, especially the last quarter of the year, saw Berkshire exiting large positions in the financial sector.
"Bank stocks are a big part of Buffett's sell-off," Kibbel noted. "Look at what's happening with interest rates. Higher rates hurt banks' lending businesses, and with economic uncertainty, it's harder to predict how well these companies will perform."
Here's a closer look at three of the big stocks Berkshire Hathaway has been cutting, with a view on what comes next for the Buffett portfolio.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Apple</h3>
Team Buffett sold about 67% of its stake in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) in 2024, selling most of it in the first three quarters of the year. The portfolio still holds $75.1 billion in AAPL shares. Apple shares are down -14.8% in 2025, so Buffett's AAPL haircut has largely paid off as the tech giant's share price dwindled downward.
Some market watchers say Buffett's Apple sale is about risk exposure.
"When a single stock makes up close to half of your portfolio, even a legend like Buffett knows it's time to trim," said John Beck, a founding partner at Beck &amp; Beck Missouri Lawyers who regularly consults with clients on money matters. "Apple's reliance on China, increased regulatory scrutiny, and supply chain vulnerabilities make it a long-term concern."
Other market experts advise not reading too much into Buffett pulling back on his AAPL exposure.
"Investors selling Apple because Buffett has pared down his position may be misreading his actions," said Robert R. Johnson, professor of Finance Heider College of Business at Creighton University. "Apple currently represents over 22% of Berkshire Hathaway&#8217;s $280-million-dollar marketable securities portfolio. To me, that signals that he has high confidence in the firm.&#8221;
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bank of America</h3>
After its 2024 selloff, Berkshire owns less than the 700 million Bank of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) shares it initially purchased in 2017.
"Bank stocks are a big part of the Buffett sell-off," Kibbel said. "Look at what's happening with interest rates. Higher rates hurt banks' lending businesses, and with economic uncertainty, it's harder to predict how well these companies will perform."
Buffett's been trimming his position in Bank of America for a while, not all at once. To Kibble, "That suggests he's being careful about it.&#8221;
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Citigroup</h3>
Berkshire Hathaway is in sell mode for a few reasons beyond a pricey market landscape.
"First, interest rates have fundamentally changed the game," Beck noted. "When money was cheap, financial stocks like Bank of America and Citigroup made sense. With higher rates, profit margins shrink, and banks face regulatory uncertainty. Buffett isn't just reacting to today—he's positioning for the next five to ten years."
It&#8217;s the same issue with Citigroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), as Buffett dumped over 70% of that stake in a single quarter. "If one of the best financial minds in the world is reducing exposure to major banks, that says something," Kibbel said.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Takeaway On Buffett And His Growing Cash Position</h2>
It's hard to say what Buffett thinks as the first quarter of 2025 draws to a close. Yet, as the adage goes, the past is prologue, and Buffett may be planning something more significant than shaving down the size of some of his portfolio favorites.
"Warren Buffett has sold a large percentage of his holdings in Apple because he likely thinks it is fully valued," said David I. Kass, a finance professor at the University of Maryland. "However, Apple remains Berkshire&#8217;s largest equity holding. Similarly, he has reduced his stake in Bank of America and Citigroup."
Kass noted that Buffett is also raising cash in preparation for Greg Abel to succeed him as CEO in the near future, enabling Abel to start with a relatively clean slate. "The sales of other stocks, like Ulta Beauty and Nu Holdings, were most likely those of his portfolio managers, Todd Combs or Ted Weschler, since those stakes were relatively small."
Lastly, Buffett is not selling because he thinks these companies are bad; he&#8217;s doing so because he wants to be liquid.
"Take Apple, for example," said David Capablanca, a short-selling equity trading specialist and host of the Friendly Bear Podcast. "He's been trimming his position in Apple, his largest holding, for three quarters now. That tells me he's concerned about valuations, especially in a high-interest-rate environment where tech stocks tend to struggle."
Investors may want to keep in mind that Buffett is not selling out of fear—he's selling to be aggressive when he buys.
"That's the key difference," Capablanca said. "When markets drop, he'll be sitting on a massive pile of cash, ready to scoop up bargains."
So, should the average investor track Berkshire's move into cash? It depends, Capablanca said.
"If you're thinking long-term like Buffett, then yes, studying his moves can give you some insight," he noted. "But blindly copying him isn't the way—he has a different strategy, time horizon, and level of patience than most retail investors. The important thing is understanding why he's doing what he's doing, not just mirroring his trades," he concluded.
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Goldman Sachs analyst Richard Ramsden maintains Citigroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $90 to $80.

Goldman Sachs Maintains Buy on Citigroup, Lowers Price Target to $80

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>GS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$555.00</td>
<td>$123.8K</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$67.50</td>
<td>$125.6K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
<td>869</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$335.00</td>
<td>$158.4K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>839</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$540.00</td>
<td>$122.7K</td>
<td>504</td>
<td>725</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$68.9K</td>
<td>786</td>
<td>500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$29.0K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td>492</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AFRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$46.9K</td>
<td>602</td>
<td>445</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$117.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/17/27</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$31.6K</td>
<td>400</td>
<td>62</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$227.50</td>
<td>$36.1K</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>19</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding GS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 59 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $555.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $123.8K, with a price of $3095.0 per contract. There were 23 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1323 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 30 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 748 contract(s) at a $67.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $125.6K, with a price of $168.0 per contract. There were 4664 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 869 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 trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 3 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 600 contract(s) at a $335.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $158.4K, with a price of $264.0 per contract. There were 1486 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 839 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 59 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $540.00 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 $122.7K, with a price of $2455.0 per contract. There were 504 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 725 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JPM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 304 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 428 contract(s) at a $330.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $68.9K, with a price of $161.0 per contract. There were 786 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 500 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 trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 668 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 19 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.0K, with a price of $1530.0 per contract. There were 4941 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 492 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 trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 10 day(s) on March 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 241 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.9K, with a price of $195.0 per contract. There were 602 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 445 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CME (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CME#NASDAQ">CME</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 185 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $260.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $117.0K, with a price of $1170.0 per contract. There were 1043 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 400 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MET (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MET#NYSE">MET</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1004 day(s) on December 17, 2027. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.6K, with a price of $3160.0 per contract. There were 400 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 62 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 neutral, expiring in 3 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 8 contract(s) at a $227.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.1K, with a price of $4523.0 per contract. There were 18 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 19 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.

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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. 
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>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$27.0K</td>
<td>19.6K</td>
<td>12.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
<td>$43.0K</td>
<td>10.4K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$25.6K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$104.4K</td>
<td>479</td>
<td>684</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AFRM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$34.9K</td>
<td>123</td>
<td>603</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$73.0K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>445</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$28.5K</td>
<td>128</td>
<td>325</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XYZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$47.50</td>
<td>$76.7K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>216</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$550.00</td>
<td>$25.4K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>114</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$34.0K</td>
<td>54</td>
<td>86</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.0K, with a price of $270.0 per contract. There were 19685 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 12007 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 call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $41.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.0K, with a price of $86.0 per contract. There were 10410 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3104 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SOFI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 11 day(s) on March 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1600 contract(s) at a $11.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.6K, with a price of $16.0 per contract. There were 3974 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2660 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CME (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CME#NASDAQ">CME</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 186 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 81 contract(s) at a $260.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $104.4K, with a price of $1290.0 per contract. There were 479 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 684 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AFRM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 11 day(s) on March 28, 2025. Parties traded 167 contract(s) at a $45.00 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 $34.9K, with a price of $209.0 per contract. There were 123 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 603 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 trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 60 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $73.0K, with a price of $365.0 per contract. There were 1569 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 445 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UPST (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPST#NASDAQ">UPST</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 25 day(s) on April 11, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.5K, with a price of $285.0 per contract. There were 128 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 325 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding XYZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYZ#NYSE">XYZ</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 186 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 216 contract(s) at a $47.50 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 $76.7K, with a price of $355.0 per contract. There were 1740 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 216 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 33 contract(s) at a $550.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.4K, with a price of $770.0 per contract. There were 1167 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 114 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MCO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCO#NYSE">MCO</a>), we observe a put option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 31 contract(s) at a $450.00 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 $34.0K, with a price of $1140.0 per contract. There were 54 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 86 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.

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>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$57.50</td>
<td>$104.0K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$70.0K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>835</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ITUB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
<td>$35.2K</td>
<td>986</td>
<td>647</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RKT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$84.5K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
<td>628</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FIS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$73.8K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>547</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AIG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$158.9K</td>
<td>503</td>
<td>421</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$252.5K</td>
<td>957</td>
<td>251</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XYZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$31.8K</td>
<td>234</td>
<td>211</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$73.3K</td>
<td>11.7K</td>
<td>164</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$540.00</td>
<td>$192.8K</td>
<td>128</td>
<td>109</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 308 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 70 contract(s) at a $57.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $104.0K, with a price of $1486.0 per contract. There were 3310 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2145 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TW (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TW#NASDAQ">TW</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $70.0K, with a price of $280.0 per contract. There were 1944 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 835 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ITUB (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITUB#NYSE">ITUB</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 189 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 640 contract(s) at a $6.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.2K, with a price of $55.0 per contract. There were 986 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 647 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RKT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKT#NYSE">RKT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 444 contract(s) at a $13.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $84.5K, with a price of $195.0 per contract. There were 6090 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 628 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FIS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIS#NYSE">FIS</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 461 day(s) on June 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 121 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $73.8K, with a price of $610.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 547 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 put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 461 day(s) on June 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 261 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 27 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $158.9K, with a price of $610.0 per contract. There were 503 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 421 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 put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 308 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 250 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $252.5K, with a price of $1010.0 per contract. There were 957 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 251 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding XYZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYZ#NYSE">XYZ</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 371 day(s) on March 20, 2026. Parties traded 33 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.8K, with a price of $965.0 per contract. There were 234 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 211 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 7 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $73.3K, with a price of $3665.0 per contract. There were 11769 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 164 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 189 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 58 contract(s) at a $540.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $192.8K, with a price of $3325.0 per contract. There were 128 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 109 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.

ITUB

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>BAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$104.9K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$169.0K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$535.00</td>
<td>$159.0K</td>
<td>76</td>
<td>440</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PGR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$85.7K</td>
<td>659</td>
<td>428</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ARCC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$34.4K</td>
<td>31.7K</td>
<td>216</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$128.0K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>178</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$53.5K</td>
<td>324</td>
<td>133</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KKR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$43.0K</td>
<td>72</td>
<td>89</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$180.0K</td>
<td>12.0K</td>
<td>65</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XYZ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$49.7K</td>
<td>250</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For BAC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 462 day(s) on June 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 228 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $104.9K, with a price of $460.0 per contract. There were 5318 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2621 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 put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 8 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 214 contract(s) at a $44.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $169.0K, with a price of $790.0 per contract. There were 6002 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1261 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 sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 64 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 45 contract(s) at a $535.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $159.0K, with a price of $3536.0 per contract. There were 76 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 440 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PGR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 35 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 268 contract(s) at a $260.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 45 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $85.7K, with a price of $320.0 per contract. There were 659 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 428 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ARCC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARCC#NASDAQ">ARCC</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 8 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1379 contract(s) at a $21.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.4K, with a price of $25.0 per contract. There were 31701 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 216 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PYPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 99 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 130 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $128.0K, with a price of $985.0 per contract. There were 3496 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 178 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JPM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 22 day(s) on April 4, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.5K, with a price of $535.0 per contract. There were 324 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 133 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 sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 309 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 21 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.0K, with a price of $2050.0 per contract. There were 72 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 89 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 trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 309 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 600 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $180.0K, with a price of $300.0 per contract. There were 12031 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 65 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For XYZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYZ#NYSE">XYZ</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 673 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.7K, with a price of $995.0 per contract. There were 250 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 50 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>. 
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Reuters Reported Citigroup to Reduce External IT Contractors From 50% to 20%, Plans To Add 2,000 IT Employees

Citigroup's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) short percent of float has risen 8.0% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 35.46 million shares sold short, which is 1.89% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.66 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Citigroup Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741707923_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Citigroup has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Citigroup's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Citigroup's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 1.12%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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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>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/14/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$126.1K</td>
<td>499</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/14/25</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$29.2K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$81.8K</td>
<td>21.4K</td>
<td>992</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$31.0K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>485</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$54.9K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>213</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AFRM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$100.9K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>211</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$26.7K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>142</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TFC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$37.50</td>
<td>$26.0K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>80</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPST</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$30.2K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td>69</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AFL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$62.5K</td>
<td>55</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For SOFI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on March 14, 2025. This event was a transfer of 841 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $126.1K, with a price of $150.0 per contract. There were 499 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3039 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on March 14, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $180.00 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 $29.2K, with a price of $585.0 per contract. There were 2173 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2015 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BAC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 102 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 309 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $81.8K, with a price of $265.0 per contract. There were 21431 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 992 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 trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 312 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.0K, with a price of $310.0 per contract. There were 2865 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 485 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 trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 312 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 33 contract(s) at a $380.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.9K, with a price of $1665.0 per contract. There were 2756 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 213 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 put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 102 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 21 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $100.9K, with a price of $505.0 per contract. There were 1490 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 211 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 130 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 39 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.7K, with a price of $685.0 per contract. There were 1415 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 142 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFC#NYSE">TFC</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 312 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 80 contract(s) at a $37.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.0K, with a price of $325.0 per contract. There were 1959 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 80 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UPST (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPST#NASDAQ">UPST</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 676 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 9 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.2K, with a price of $3360.0 per contract. There were 5091 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 69 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AFL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFL#NYSE">AFL</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 676 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $62.5K, with a price of $1250.0 per contract. There were 55 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 50 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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Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
11:33 AMFeb 20, 2025	PUT	$75.00	Jun 20, 2025	78	3002	3000	134	2246	TRADE	BEARISH
03:14 PMFeb 19, 2025	CALL	$95.00	Mar 20, 2026	351	3000	3000	13043	23	TRADE	BEARISH