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Unusual Call Option Volume Spikes for United Airlines and CrowdStrike

May 01, 2026 17:26 UTC
UAL, CRWD, BA
Short term

Significant options trading activity was detected in UAL and CRWD, with call volume reaching nearly half of their average daily share turnover. Traders are positioning for potential upside moves ahead of mid-May expirations.

  • UAL: 39,884 contracts traded, representing 4M underlying shares
  • UAL: High activity in $95 strike calls expiring May 15
  • CRWD: 15,783 contracts traded, representing 1.6M underlying shares
  • CRWD: High activity in $510 strike calls expiring May 15
  • Both tickers saw options volume near 47-49% of average daily share volume

Market data reveals a surge in options trading for United Airlines Holdings Inc (UAL) and CrowdStrike Holdings Inc (CRWD), signaling increased speculative interest in both tickers. The activity is heavily concentrated in call options, suggesting a bullish lean among short-term traders targeting the May 15, 2026, expiration date. United Airlines saw 39,884 contracts traded, representing approximately 4 million underlying shares. This volume accounts for 48.9% of the stock's average daily trading volume of 8.2 million shares. Specifically, the $95 strike call option was a primary driver of this activity, with 4,753 contracts traded. Similarly, CrowdStrike experienced options volume of 15,783 contracts, equivalent to 1.6 million shares. This represents roughly 47% of its monthly average daily volume of 3.4 million shares. The $510 strike call option was particularly active, with 670 contracts traded. While options flow does not guarantee price movement, the concentration in these specific strikes and expirations often indicates that traders are anticipating a catalyst or a momentum shift in the coming weeks. Boeing Co (BA) was also noted as having noteworthy activity, though specific contract details were not disclosed.

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