Financial news platform Benzinga reported the detection of 22 unusual options trades for Circle Internet Group (CRCL) on January 2, 2026. This level of activity from large-scale investors, often termed "whales," suggests anticipation of a significant event or shift in the stock’s trajectory.
The sentiment among these traders appears divided. Analysis showed 50% of the positions were bullish, while 31% were bearish.
The activity included 13 call options valued at $883,478. Conversely, investors executed 9 put options totaling $903,984.
On the day of the report, CRCL’s stock price increased 4.89% to $83.18, trading over 4.2 million shares. This whale activity targets a wide price range for Circle, spanning $55.0 to $180.0 over the upcoming months.