Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Quantum Computing (NASDAQ:QUBT).
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 QUBT, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did?
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 34 uncommon options trades for Quantum Computing.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 44% bullish and 55%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 13 are puts, for a total amount of $629,077, and 21 are calls, for a total amount of $1,000,700.
Projected Price Targets
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $1.0 and $36.0 for Quantum Computing, spanning the last three months.
Volume & Open Interest Trends
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Quantum Computing options trades today is 981.96 with a total volume of 15,349.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Quantum Computing's big money trades within a strike price range of $1.0 to $36.0 over the last 30 days.
Quantum Computing 30-Day Option Volume & Interest Snapshot
Largest Options Trades Observed:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUBT | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 01/10/25 | $6.2 | $6.1 | $6.2 | $11.00 | $310.0K | 8 | 500 |
| QUBT | PUT | SWEEP | BULLISH | 02/21/25 | $4.8 | $4.7 | $4.7 | $17.00 | $126.9K | 794 | 299 |
| QUBT | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 07/18/25 | $7.0 | $6.9 | $7.0 | $15.00 | $70.0K | 879 | 300 |
| QUBT | PUT | TRADE | BEARISH | 07/18/25 | $7.1 | $6.5 | $7.0 | $15.00 | $70.0K | 879 | 0 |
| QUBT | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 01/17/25 | $1.25 | $1.2 | $1.25 | $18.00 | $58.2K | 6.5K | 1.5K |
About Quantum Computing
Quantum Computing Inc is an American company utilizing non-linear quantum optics (optical devices whose output due to quantum effects is exponentially, not linearly, related to inputs) to deliver quantum products for high-performance computing applications. QCi's products are designed to operate at room temperature and use low power at an affordable cost. The Company's portfolio of core technology and products offer new capabilities in the areas of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, cyber security as well as remote sensing applications.
In light of the recent options history for Quantum Computing, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
Where Is Quantum Computing Standing Right Now?
- Currently trading with a volume of 29,364,732, the QUBT's price is down by -0.28%, now at $18.04.
- RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.
- Anticipated earnings release is in 83 days.
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