Unusual Options Activity Observed in Seagate and CrowdStrike

Apr 06, 2026 17:18 UTC

GWW, STX, CRWD

Immediate term

Options trading volume in Seagate Technology and CrowdStrike Holdings has spiked significantly on Monday, according to Nasdaq data. The activity suggests heightened investor interest in these stocks ahead of near-term expiration dates.

Seagate Technology (STX) options volume reached 15,851 contracts, 45.1% of its 3.5 million average daily volume.
CrowdStrike (CRWD) options activity totaled 14,803 contracts, representing 42% of its 3.5 million average daily volume.
Both stocks saw concentrated trading at the $400 strike price for April 10, 2026 expiration.
STX’s $400 put option had 1,258 contracts traded, while CRWD’s $400 call option saw 2,326 contracts.
The activity may reflect positioning ahead of near-term catalysts but appears limited in overall market impact.

Options trading in Seagate Technology Holdings PLC (STX) and CrowdStrike Holdings Inc (CRWD) has shown unusual volume levels on April 6, 2026. STX saw 15,851 contracts traded, representing 1.6 million shares, or 45.1% of its 3.5 million average daily volume. CrowdStrike’s options activity totaled 14,803 contracts, translating to 1.5 million shares, or 42% of its 3.5 million average daily volume. Both stocks exhibited concentrated activity around the $400 strike price for options expiring April 10, 2026. Seagate’s $400 put option saw 1,258 contracts traded, while CrowdStrike’s $400 call option accounted for 2,326 contracts. The elevated options volume may indicate investor positioning ahead of potential earnings reports, macroeconomic data, or other catalysts. However, the relatively low overall volume suggests the activity may be driven by a smaller number of traders rather than broad market interest.