PayPal Holdings에 대한 매도 수량은 투자자에게 PayPal Holdings의 주식 하락에 베팅하는 정도를 알려줍니다. 매도 수량 데이터는 2주마다 업데이트됩니다.

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PayPal was spun off from eBay in 2015 and provides electronic payment solutions to merchants and consumers, with a focus on online transactions. The company had 426 million active accounts at the end of 2023. The company also owns Venmo, a person-to-person payment platform.

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PayPal Holdings's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NYSE">PYPL</a>) short percent of float has risen 6.35% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 26.80 million shares sold short, which is 2.68% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.33 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/">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">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>PayPal Holdings Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737393323_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for PayPal Holdings 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 PayPal Holdings'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://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, PayPal Holdings's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.04%, which means the company has less 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/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/snoop-dogg">Snoop Dogg</a> rattled the core of his fan base <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43074504/crypto-firms-donate-millions-to-trump-inaugural-fund-host-unofficial-ball-featuring-snoop-dogg">after performing at the first-ever inaugural Crypto Ball</a> Friday, part of the weekend celebrations leading up to President-elect Donald Trump's Monday inauguration.
The Washington, D.C. event, hosted by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/david-sacks">David Sacks</a>, former COO of PayPal (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) who <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42356067/venture-capitalist-david-sacks-appointed-as-white-house-ai-crypto-czar-by-trump" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Trump appointed</a> to serve as the White House AI &amp; crypto czar, was attended by about 1,500 people, including executives from crypto companies such as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/crypto-com">Crypto.com</a>, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/kraken">Kraken</a> and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42569133/crypto-wallet-provider-exodus-makes-wall-street-debut-shares-pop-37">Exodus</a> (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXOD#AMEX">EXOD</a>), <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/us/with-cocktails-snoop-dogg-crypto-industry-celebrates-trump-inauguration-2025-01-18/">reported</a> Reuters. 
Trump, who did not attend the gala, is expected to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43073027/trump-plans-crypto-friendly-executive-orders-in-early-days-of-presidency-report">issue executive orders</a> next week aimed at fostering a more favorable environment for cryptocurrency companies. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">&#8216;Make Bitcoin Great Again&#8217;</h2>
Swag included &#8220;Make Bitcoin Great Again&#8221; baseball caps and flag pins with the symbol for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/gemini">Gemini</a>, an event sponsor and crypto exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss. Reuters reported that other sponsors included the digital asset division of Robinhood (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>)<a href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/companies/HOOD.O" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">,</a> MicroStrategy and Crypto.com. 
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Snoop, a voracious <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/07/39733952/snoop-dogg-to-open-weed-stores-in-la-amsterdam-named-after-iconic-smoke-weed-every-day-motto">cannabis consumer</a>, was filmed as the DJ playing songs like Bob Marley's &#8220;Three Little Birds (Don't Worry About a Thing), <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/snoop-dogg-wows-trump-inauguration-crypto-ball-bob-marley-song">reported</a> Fox News. He also performed a few of his own tunes, including, &#8220;Drop It Like It's Hot.&#8221;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Trump Vs. Snoop, Now ‘Love And Respect'</h2>
In a March 2017 video <a href="https://hightimes.com/culture/music/trump-freaks-out-over-snoop-doggs-new-video-and-its-priceless/">made by Snoop Dogg,</a> a character named "Ronald Klump" presented as a clown is shot by Snoop Dogg with a Looney Tunes&#8211;style gun. The mock shooting drove then President Trump straight to his Twitter account where he tweet-stormed Snoop pretty much day and night for at least a week.
Jumping to January 2024, after Trump launched his presidential campaign, the rapper sang his praises. "Donald Trump? He ain&#8217;t done nothing wrong to me,&#8221; he told <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/snoop-dogg-i-have-nothing-but-love-and-respect-for-donald-trump-k60k99phr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Sunday Times</a>. "He pardoned Michael Harris." Harris, the co-founder of Snoop's first label, Death Row, was serving time for drug offenses. "So, I have nothing but love and respect for Donald Trump."
Meanwhile, Snoop's fans seem not to be feeling a lot of love and respect for him right now.
In footage shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DE9IUynM67H/?img_index=1">The Shade Room</a> on Instagram, comments ranged from unkind to shocked to furious.
"This is culturally embarrassing and disrespectful asf [as f&#x2A;&#x2A;&#x2A;]," one person wrote.
"Nipsey and Pac would never!!!" said another, referring to the late, beloved rappers <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/23/09/35011178/tupac-shakur-murder-suspect-indicted-nearly-three-decades-after-hip-hop-icons-shooting-death">Tupac Shakur</a> and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/23/02/31021050/nipsey-hussles-murderer-sentenced-to-60-years-in-prison-after-months-long-trial">Nipsey Hussle</a>.
"Not a check in the world worth selling my soul to the Devil," another person wrote.
For the pleasure of rubbing shoulders with tech and crypto billionaires at the event that will no doubt solidify Trump as the <a href="https://www.the-independent.com/tech/trump-bitcoin-crypto-president-jd-vance-b2582235.html">self-proclaimed</a> &#8220;first crypto president,&#8221; guests shelled out between $2,500 and $5,000 for tickets. But, there was a $100,000 VIP package that included face time crypto czar Sacks. 
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Editor&#8217;s note: the story has been corrected to accurately reflect that Wintermute is a market maker, not a hedge fund.
Crypto market maker Wintermute predicts a potential Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) ETF launch in 2025 alongside other potentially revolutionary developments like the establishment of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43035888/donald-trump-reportedly-open-to-us-crypto-reserve-as-bitcoin-reserve-chatter-gathers-steam">strategic Bitcoin reserve in the United States</a>.
This forecast is part of a broader analysis that forecasts a series of pivotal changes in the digital asset market in 2025, including maturation of the options market and increased institutional participation.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Dogecoin ETF And Bitcoin Reserve Coming?</h2>
Wintermute highlights the possibility of "a core asset manager launch a meme coin ETF…our money's on DOGE," reflecting growing institutional acceptance of digital assets and increasingly diversified investment vehicles.
The firm also anticipates significant changes to the regulatory landscape, particularly within the United States.
Wintermute expects "a more business-friendly approach likely to prioritize legislative clarity with bills like the Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act (DCCPA), classifying cryptocurrencies as commodities" under the next U.S. administration.
The liquidity provider predicts the U.S. to &#8220;begin consultations to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve,&#8221; forcing China, Europe and the United Arab Emirates to follow.
This move, they believe, may reduce regulatory ambiguity and could lead to greater investment in the crypto sector.
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Increased corporate involvement in the market is also expected. 
"As markets mature, both publicly listed companies and SMEs are expected to increasingly incorporate digital assets into their balance sheets,&#8221; Wintermute stated, further noting corporations may include &#8220;cryptocurrency lending and borrowing markets, tokenized assets, and other novel financial mechanisms.&#8221; 
Based on that, the fund predicts a listed corporation to issue debt or shares to acquire Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>), dubbing it MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) 2.0.
The report&#8217;s broader predictions encompass other significant market trends.
According to Wintermute, "The introduction of options on Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, along with increased institutional participation in the underlying, is expected to have two key impacts,&#8221; one of which is a decline in volatility, as market participants increasingly use hedging techniques. 
The firm also expects normalization of skew as options on Bitcoin (CRPYTO: BTC) and Ethereum see similar use to those of traditional assets such as S&amp;P 500 options for risk management.
They see this shift driving further institutional adoption and financial market innovation.
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<li>Stablecoin Expansion:&nbsp;&#8220;Major tech companies and payment networks, such as Visa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), Mastercard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NYSE">MSTR</a>), and PayPal (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NYSE">PYPL</a>), are increasingly poised to integrate stablecoins into their ecosystems."</li>
<li>Corporate Acquisitions:&nbsp;&#8220;A large corporate event (dividend/acquisition/merger) will be completed and settled in stablecoins.&#8221;</li>
<li>Token Launches and Listings:&nbsp;"The next year is expected to bring a wave of high-profile token launches and significant exchange listings."</li>
<li>Prime Brokerage Integration:&nbsp;"By 2025, crypto could seamlessly integrate with cross-margining solutions, enabling institutions to optimize capital across asset classes."</li>
<li>Spot Cryptocurrency Trading:&nbsp;&#8220;A ‘systemically important' bank will offer spot Cryptocurrency trading to clients."</li>
<li>Structured Product Demand:&nbsp;&#8220;Digital asset dispersion trades become popularised and lead to structured product demand.&#8221;</li>
<li>Non-EVM Layer 1s:&nbsp;"Non-EVM L1/L2s will gain market share, but Ethereum will still be the leader."</li>
<li>DEX Market Share Gains:&nbsp;"DEXs will see strong gains in market share in 2025 if abstraction products get more widely adopted."</li>
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Wintermute emphasizes that these predictions represent key trends that are expected to shape the future of the cryptocurrency space in the coming year.
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Wells Fargo analyst Andrew Bauch maintains PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $75 to $80.

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Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on PayPal Holdings, Raises Price Target to $80

PayPal shares are trading higher after Citigroup raised its price target on the stock from $94 to $97.

Citigroup analyst Ashwin Shirvaikar maintains PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $94 to $97.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on PayPal Holdings, Raises Price Target to $97

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</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 PYPL, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 29 uncommon options trades for PayPal Holdings.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 41% bullish and 44%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 9 are puts, for a total amount of $1,294,742, and 20 are calls, for a total amount of $2,122,887.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $40.0 to $125.0 for PayPal Holdings over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for PayPal Holdings's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across PayPal Holdings's significant trades, within a strike price range of $40.0 to $125.0, over the past month.
<h3>PayPal Holdings Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736876736_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<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>
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<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$4.55</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$509.6K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$11.1</td>
<td>$11.05</td>
<td>$11.05</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$507.0K</td>
<td>17.3K</td>
<td>567</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$11.6</td>
<td>$11.4</td>
<td>$11.4</td>
<td>$92.50</td>
<td>$401.2K</td>
<td>190</td>
<td>352</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$5.95</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$323.3K</td>
<td>10.6K</td>
<td>550</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$15.3</td>
<td>$15.25</td>
<td>$15.3</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$290.7K</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>260</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About PayPal Holdings</h3>
PayPal was spun off from eBay in 2015 and provides electronic payment solutions to merchants and consumers, with a focus on online transactions. The company had 426 million active accounts at the end of 2023. The company also owns Venmo, a person-to-person payment platform.
<h3>PayPal Holdings's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 4,483,974, the price of PYPL is up by 2.97%, reaching $86.48.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 22 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On PayPal Holdings</h3>
In the last month, 4 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $104.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Macquarie has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on PayPal Holdings, which currently sits at a price target of $115. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Susquehanna keeps a Positive rating on PayPal Holdings with a target price of $101. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Overweight rating for PayPal Holdings, targeting a price of $110. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley persists with their Equal-Weight rating on PayPal Holdings, maintaining a target price of $90. 
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</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 PYPL, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 35 uncommon options trades for PayPal Holdings.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 31% bullish and 48%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 14 are puts, for a total amount of $2,098,260, and 21 are calls, for a total amount of $1,592,851.
<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 $35.0 and $110.0 for PayPal Holdings, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for PayPal Holdings'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 PayPal Holdings's whale trades within a strike price range from $35.0 to $110.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>PayPal Holdings 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736532027_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 align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$16.8</td>
<td>$16.45</td>
<td>$16.65</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$1.4M</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td align="right">850</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$3.95</td>
<td>$3.95</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$179.7K</td>
<td>6.3K</td>
<td align="right">472</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$3.75</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$177.5K</td>
<td>862</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$17.0</td>
<td>$16.7</td>
<td>$16.85</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$168.5K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
<td align="right">164</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$4.75</td>
<td>$4.83</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$143.4K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td align="right">325</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About PayPal Holdings</h3>
PayPal was spun off from eBay in 2015 and provides electronic payment solutions to merchants and consumers, with a focus on online transactions. The company had 426 million active accounts at the end of 2023. The company also owns Venmo, a person-to-person payment platform.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding PayPal Holdings, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is PayPal Holdings Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 5,988,810, with PYPL's price down by -5.46%, positioned at $83.14.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 26 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About PayPal Holdings</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $101.6.
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&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from RBC Capital downgraded its rating to Outperform, setting a price target of $100. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Overweight rating on PayPal Holdings with a target price of $110. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Susquehanna continues to hold a Positive rating for PayPal Holdings, targeting a price of $101. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wolfe Research has elevated its stance to Outperform, setting a new price target at $107. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on PayPal Holdings, which currently sits at a price target of $90. 
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Looking At PayPal Holdings's Recent Unusual Options Activity

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</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 PYPL, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 42 uncommon options trades for PayPal Holdings.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 50% bullish and 38%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 7 are puts, for a total amount of $343,146, and 35 are calls, for a total amount of $4,731,125.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $35.0 to $110.0 for PayPal Holdings during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in PayPal Holdings's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to PayPal Holdings's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $35.0 to $110.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>PayPal Holdings 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736187320_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$27.35</td>
<td>$25.65</td>
<td>$25.65</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$2.2M</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td align="right">890</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$15.25</td>
<td>$15.1</td>
<td>$15.15</td>
<td>$82.50</td>
<td>$242.4K</td>
<td>288</td>
<td align="right">160</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$6.18</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
<td>$216.3K</td>
<td>355</td>
<td align="right">350</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$5.55</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$177.1K</td>
<td>7.8K</td>
<td align="right">171</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$4.05</td>
<td>$4.13</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$144.5K</td>
<td>391</td>
<td align="right">354</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About PayPal Holdings</h3>
PayPal was spun off from eBay in 2015 and provides electronic payment solutions to merchants and consumers, with a focus on online transactions. The company had 426 million active accounts at the end of 2023. The company also owns Venmo, a person-to-person payment platform.
<h3>PayPal Holdings's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 3,675,307, the PYPL's price is up by 2.47%, now at $89.76. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 30 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on PayPal Holdings</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $100.8.
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&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities has elevated its stance to Buy, setting a new price target at $103. 
&#x2A; Showing optimism, an analyst from Wolfe Research upgrades its rating to Outperform with a revised price target of $107. 
&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital has revised its rating downward to Outperform, adjusting the price target to $100. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Morgan Stanley keeps a Equal-Weight rating on PayPal Holdings with a target price of $90. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods persists with their Outperform rating on PayPal Holdings, maintaining a target price of $104. 
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PayPal Holdings's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know

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>NU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$44.1K</td>
<td>10.8K</td>
<td>9.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$31.0K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SAN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$55.0K</td>
<td>517</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$312.50</td>
<td>$36.0K</td>
<td>29</td>
<td>488</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$58.1K</td>
<td>10.4K</td>
<td>325</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>USB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$69.9K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
<td>297</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$287.50</td>
<td>$31.0K</td>
<td>103</td>
<td>246</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$112.8K</td>
<td>16.4K</td>
<td>204</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$545.00</td>
<td>$45.6K</td>
<td>85</td>
<td>52</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PRU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$40.0K</td>
<td>387</td>
<td>43</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• 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 46 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 1636 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.1K, with a price of $27.0 per contract. There were 10823 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9725 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on January 10, 2025. Parties traded 204 contract(s) at a $42.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 33 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.0K, with a price of $151.0 per contract. There were 4063 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2624 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SAN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAN#NYSE">SAN</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 165 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.0K, with a price of $55.0 per contract. There were 517 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2189 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 bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on January 10, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $312.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.0K, with a price of $360.0 per contract. There were 29 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 488 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 sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 165 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 59 contract(s) at a $37.00 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 $58.1K, with a price of $985.0 per contract. There were 10417 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 325 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For USB (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 165 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 479 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 38 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $69.9K, with a price of $146.0 per contract. There were 5770 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 297 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 sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 11 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 21 contract(s) at a $287.50 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 $31.0K, with a price of $1480.0 per contract. There were 103 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 246 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 call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 11 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 75 contract(s) at a $75.00 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 $112.8K, with a price of $1505.0 per contract. There were 16450 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 204 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 trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 101 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $545.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.6K, with a price of $1140.0 per contract. There were 85 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 52 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PRU (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRU#NYSE">PRU</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 375 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 40 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.0K, with a price of $1000.0 per contract. There were 387 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 43 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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Susquehanna analyst James Friedman maintains PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) with a Positive and raises the price target from $94 to $101.

Susquehanna Maintains Positive on PayPal Holdings, Raises Price Target to $101

Elon Musk is reportedly gearing up to introduce a new Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) and cryptocurrency feature called "X Money" on his rebranded platform, X, formerly Twitter.
What Happened: According to a leak reported by influencer Alex Finn and MacRumors contributing researcher Aaron Perris on Friday, "X Money" might launch without needing approval from all 50 states.
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See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42780776/is-apple-ready-for-a-new-challenge-chinas-smartphone-subsidies-aim-to-boost-domestic-demand-giving-companies-like-huawei-the-upper-hand?itm_source=parsely-api">Apple Rival Huawei, Alibaba And Others Get Boost As China Doles Out Subsidies To Smartphone Buyers</a>
X CEO Linda Yaccarino said earlier this week that payments, including &#8216;X Money,&#8217; will be <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/25/01/42794433/if-you-invested-1000-in-dogecoin-when-elon-musk-acquired-twitter-heres-how-much-youd-have-now">integrated into the platform</a> in 2025. The idea behind it is to transform X into an &#8220;everything app&#8221; similar to Tencent Holdings Limited&#8217;s (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>) WeChat.
X payments' support for cryptocurrency could potentially trigger a bitcoin price surge similar to PayPal Holdings Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) 2021 crypto support, <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2025/01/05/x-money-leak-reveals-elon-musks-game-changing-plan-as-bitcoin-nears-100000-price/">noted</a> Forbes.
Bitcoin&#8217;s value currently hovers around the $100,000 mark. The apex cryptocurrency touched an all-time high of $108,268.45 on Dec. 17, 2024. 
Why It Matters: The potential launch of &#8216;X Money&#8217; comes amid a series of events that have kept Musk in the crypto spotlight.
Last month, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42739155/elon-musk-changes-his-name-to-kekius-maximus-on-x-sending-to-memecoin-skyrocketing-over-600">Musk changed his name</a> on X to &#8220;Kekius Maximus,&#8221; causing a similarly-named meme coin, Kekius Maximus (KEKIUS), to skyrocket over 600% in value. However, KEKIUS<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42758291/elon-musks-return-to-original-x-avatar-causes-coin-themed-on-kekius-maximus-to-crash-90-frog-themed-pepe-slips-as-well"> crashed by 90%</a> when Musk reverted to his original avatar in January.
Musk&#8217;s influence in the crypto market also became evident when an adult-themed meme <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42780378/elon-musks-x-post-now-sends-this-adult-themed-crypto-up-175">coin surged 175% after he</a> referenced it in a post on X.
While Musk has not directly commented on Bitcoin recently, his support for Donald Trump in the upcoming U.S. presidential election has been linked to rising Bitcoin prices.
His role as an influential advisor to the President-elect has also fueled speculation about the creation of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42378618/musk-fuels-speculation-on-us-bitcoin-reserve-as-crypto-surges">U.S. Bitcoin strategic reserve</a>.
Price Action: Bitcoin is currently priced at $98,247, reflecting a 0.17% increase over the past 24 hours. Its trading volume has risen by 2.45%, reaching $21.52 billion, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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On Wednesday, YouTuber Marques Brownlee, popularly known as MKBHD, addressed allegations against the Honey browser extension, which is owned by PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>).
What Happened: Brownlee responded to the allegations made by fellow YouTuber MegaLag last month in a video titled &#8220;Exposing the Honey Influencer Scam.&#8221;
MegaLag&#8217;s video, which has amassed more than 14 million views, accused Honey of withholding affiliate revenue meant for influencers and manipulating discount codes to benefit specific retailers.
According to the video, Honey has sponsored over 5,000 videos, collectively amassing nearly 8 billion views.
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This has caused significant backlash and resulted in a class-action lawsuit against PayPal, filed on Dec. 29, seeking over $5 million in damages.
Now, Brownlee, who had three videos sponsored by Honey, expressed his disappointment, stating, &#8220;Obviously, if I had known any of this, I never would&#8217;ve worked with Honey.&#8221;
&#8220;I have removed the honey ads from those videos in the name of not accidentally promoting honey any more than I possibly could,&#8221; he added.
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Despite his past association, Brownlee is not a plaintiff in the lawsuit, <a href="https://mashable.com/video/honey-brower-extension-scam">noted</a> Mashable.
A spokesperson for PayPal defended Honey&#8217;s practices in a statement <a href="https://www.law.com/therecorder/2024/12/31/biggest-influencer-scam-of-all-time-paypal-accused-of-poaching-commissions-via-its-honey-browser-extension-/">to</a> Law.com, underscoring its benefits for shoppers and merchants.
&#8220;Honey is free to use and provides millions of shoppers with additional savings on their purchases whenever possible,&#8221; the spokesperson said, highlighting Honey&#8217;s adherence to industry standards.
Why It Matters: The lawsuit comes at a challenging time for PayPal, which in October 2024 reported its fiscal <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41598035/paypal-q3-earnings-revenue-falls-short-of-expectations-strong-payment-volume-growth-ceo-sees-15-20-">third-quarter earnings</a>.
The company experienced a 6% year-over-year revenue growth, reaching $7.85 billion, slightly below the analyst consensus of $7.88 billion. PayPal&#8217;s adjusted EPS of $1.20 surpassed the analyst consensus of $1.07.
Price Action: PayPal&#8217;s stock gained 0.97% on Thursday, closing at $86.18. In the after-hours session, the price edged up by 0.35%. In 2024, PYPL shares have climbed 46.99%, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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YouTuber Marques Brownlee Addresses Honey Scam Allegations As $5 Million Lawsuit Rocks PayPal-Owned Extension

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</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 PYPL, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 18 uncommon options trades for PayPal Holdings.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 33% bullish and 44%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 7 are puts, for a total amount of $329,584, and 11 are calls, for a total amount of $497,025.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $40.0 to $105.0 for PayPal Holdings over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in PayPal Holdings's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to PayPal Holdings's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $40.0 to $105.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>PayPal Holdings Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735669819_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 align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.29</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$180.7K</td>
<td>730</td>
<td align="right">552</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$10.45</td>
<td>$10.3</td>
<td>$10.3</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$79.3K</td>
<td>795</td>
<td align="right">170</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$11.9</td>
<td>$11.65</td>
<td>$11.78</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
<td>$62.4K</td>
<td>54</td>
<td align="right">54</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$1.36</td>
<td>$1.34</td>
<td>$1.35</td>
<td>$87.50</td>
<td>$53.3K</td>
<td>12.3K</td>
<td align="right">679</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$10.45</td>
<td>$10.3</td>
<td>$10.3</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$49.4K</td>
<td>795</td>
<td align="right">54</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About PayPal Holdings</h3>
PayPal was spun off from eBay in 2015 and provides electronic payment solutions to merchants and consumers, with a focus on online transactions. The company had 426 million active accounts at the end of 2023. The company also owns Venmo, a person-to-person payment platform.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with PayPal Holdings, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>PayPal Holdings's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,883,015, the price of PYPL is up by 0.22%, reaching $85.62.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 36 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on PayPal Holdings</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $103.2.
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&#x2A; In a positive move, an analyst from Wolfe Research has upgraded their rating to Outperform and adjusted the price target to $107. 
&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital has revised its rating downward to Outperform, adjusting the price target to $100. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on PayPal Holdings, which currently sits at a price target of $90. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods keeps a Outperform rating on PayPal Holdings with a target price of $104. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Macquarie persists with their Outperform rating on PayPal Holdings, maintaining a target price of $115. 
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Check Out What Whales Are Doing With PYPL

Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, advisers to President-elect Donald Trump on federal spending, are urging support for foreign tech workers &#8211; a stance that has ignited a Twitter firestorm among Trump's far-right base. 
The debate over immigration policy and the tech industry's reliance on skilled labor is at the core of the rift between Trump&#8217;s nationalist supporters and the Silicon Valley leaders backing his administration, underscoring potential challenges for Trump, who takes office on January 20, 2025.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Big Tech&#8217;s Reliance On Foreign Talent</h2>
The tech sector has long championed the H-1B visa program, which enables U.S. companies to hire thousands of foreign engineers and specialists annually, primarily from India and China. However, Trump's first administration restricted the program in 2020, arguing it displaced American workers with lower-paid foreign employees.
Musk, a former H-1B visa holder whose company Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) has utilized the program, defended the industry's position in a Dec. 25, <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1871956518213656728">post on X,</a> "There is a permanent shortage of excellent engineering talent. It is the fundamental limiting factor in Silicon Valley." 
Ramaswamy went further. "‘Normalcy' doesn't cut it in a hyper-competitive global market for technical talent. And if we pretend like it does, we'll have our asses handed to us by China," he wrote in a long <a href="https://x.com/VivekGRamaswamy/status/1872312139945234507">X post</a>.
"Our American culture has venerated mediocrity over excellence for way too long (at least since the 90s and likely longer). That doesn't start in college, it starts YOUNG," he continued.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Laura Loomer Looms Over MAGA</h2>
Earlier in the week, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40867076/laura-loomer-faces-republican-wrath-over-racist-posts-is-donald-trump-defending-her">Laura Loomer</a>, a far-right activist known for racist and conspiratorial remarks, criticized Trump's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42639812/trump-taps-sriram-krishnan-as-senior-ai-advisor-to-work-closely-with-ai-and-crypto-czar-david-sacks">decision to name Sriram Krishnan</a> as an adviser on artificial intelligence policy. Krishnan supports bringing more skilled immigrants into the U.S., which Loomer called "not America First policy" and accused tech executives of self-enrichment.
Loomer&#8217;s comments provoked <a href="https://x.com/DavidSacks/status/1871731437906645421">commentary on X </a>from venture capitalist and former PayPal (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) executive David Sacks, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42356067/venture-capitalist-david-sacks-appointed-as-white-house-ai-crypto-czar-by-trump">Trump's newly appointed</a> "White House A.I. &amp; Crypto Czar," who said on Wednesday that attacks against Krishnan &#8220;have become crude.&#8221;
Late Friday, <a href="https://x.com/LauraLoomer/status/1872846772630163604">Loomer tweeted</a> that Musk had censored her account &#8220;in retaliation for speaking out about Big Tech and immigration&#8221; And that &#8220;MAGA is under attack."
Nikki Haley, former U.N. Ambassador and 2024 presidential candidate, also took to X on Thursday to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42696536/nikki-haley-blasts-doge-co-head-vivek-ramaswamy-for-his-take-on-american-culture-all-you-have-to-do-is-look-at-the-border-and-see-how-many-want-what-we-have">blast Ramaswamy</a>. 
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Where Does Trump Stand?</h2>
While Trump has not yet weighed in on the intensifying Twitter squabble, his positions over the years have reflected the divide in his movement. His tough immigration policies, including his threat of mass deportation, were central to his campaign
That said, the online feud reflects the challenges Trump could face in keeping his MAGA base and his Silicon Valley billionaires playing nice together. 
"It's a sign of future conflicts," <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/12/27/h-1b-visas-elon-musk-trump-immigration/">said</a> Samuel Hammond, a senior economist at the Foundation for American Innovation. "This is like the pregame."
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</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 PYPL, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 14 uncommon options trades for PayPal Holdings.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 50% bullish and 42%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 11 are puts, for a total amount of $1,889,890, and 3 are calls, for a total amount of $121,970.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $60.0 to $125.0 for PayPal Holdings over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for PayPal Holdings'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 PayPal Holdings's whale trades within a strike price range from $60.0 to $125.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>PayPal Holdings 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735315232_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$13.05</td>
<td>$12.85</td>
<td>$12.85</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$511.6K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>458</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$13.05</td>
<td>$12.8</td>
<td>$12.85</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$321.2K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>958</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$13.05</td>
<td>$12.85</td>
<td>$12.89</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$276.7K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>708</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$13.1</td>
<td>$12.95</td>
<td>$12.95</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$259.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$13.1</td>
<td>$12.9</td>
<td>$12.9</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$258.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About PayPal Holdings</h3>
PayPal was spun off from eBay in 2015 and provides electronic payment solutions to merchants and consumers, with a focus on online transactions. The company had 426 million active accounts at the end of 2023. The company also owns Venmo, a person-to-person payment platform.
Having examined the options trading patterns of PayPal Holdings, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of PayPal Holdings</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,103,769, the price of PYPL is down -1.95% at $86.42. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 40 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About PayPal Holdings</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $102.8.
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&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities has elevated its stance to Buy, setting a new price target at $103. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wolfe Research has elevated its stance to Outperform, setting a new price target at $107. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods continues to hold a Outperform rating for PayPal Holdings, targeting a price of $104. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley persists with their Equal-Weight rating on PayPal Holdings, maintaining a target price of $90. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Overweight rating for PayPal Holdings, targeting a price of $110. 
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PayPal Holdings Unusual Options Activity For December 27

A new Messari report points to potential headwinds from regulatory uncertainty and broader economic vulnerabilities in its 2025 preview for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42457605/exclusive-experts-share-their-top-crypto-predictions-for-2025">the digital asset sector</a>.
What Happened: The <a href="https://messari.io/report-pdf/a929cd003f5eec790275e05ae8ef28cf4a6b4bfc.pdf">report</a> suggests that positive developments are counterbalanced by persistent risks, calling for a balanced outlook.
In 2024, traditional markets climbed a &#8220;wall of worry,&#8221; driven by a resilient U.S. economy and a shift toward easing monetary policy. 
Despite some volatility related to geopolitical tensions and the yen-carry trade, risk assets generally performed well. 
While the macroeconomic backdrop appears supportive for crypto in 2025, the report cautions that potential disappointments in the Trump presidency could undermine market sentiment.
Positive macro developments notwithstanding, the crypto market faced unique challenges this year.
Headwinds included German government selling, Mt. Gox distributions, a DOJ investigation into Tether (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">USDT</a>), and a hostile regulatory environment marked by SEC lawsuits against major industry players. 
The election of a new administration brought a shift in crypto policy expectations. 
Promises include forming a crypto advisory council, ending the &#8220;unlawful crypto crackdown,&#8221; and supporting Bitcoin mining. 
However, the report emphasizes that while a more favorable regulatory environment is anticipated, lasting clarity is expected to come from Congress rather than the SEC, creating potential risks.
The report indicates that stablecoin legislation is likely in 2025 with a robust state pathway for issuers.
Decentralized stablecoins may still face regulatory disadvantages, with Congress likely to take action to limit the illicit use of mixers while protecting financial privacy.
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Why It Matters: Institutions are increasing their involvement in crypto through ETF investments, tokenized treasuries and stablecoin initiatives.
Blackrock&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>) ETF has shown rapid growth, and traditional firms are launching their own on-chain money market funds. 
The blurring of fintech, payments and crypto is accelerating, with firms like PayPal (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NYSE">PYPL</a>) launching stablecoins on multiple chains.
The report emphasizes these developments as evidence of increased institutional confidence and concludes that despite positive shifts in policy and institutional involvement, the crypto industry&#8217;s risk is not insignificant.
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PayPal Holdings's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NYSE">PYPL</a>) short percent of float has risen 10.04% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 25.26 million shares sold short, which is 2.52% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.03 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/">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.
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<h3>PayPal Holdings Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735138818_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for PayPal Holdings 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 PayPal Holdings'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://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, PayPal Holdings's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.90%, which means the company has less 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/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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