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GameStop’s eBay Move Sparks 400% Options Trading Surge

GameStop’s eBay listing ignited a 400% surge in options trading, reviving meme-stock volatility and sparking a fresh speculative frenzy.

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  • GameStop's eBay Listing Sparks Massive Options Trading Surge
  • Options traders stampeded into GameStop contracts after the retailer listed products on eBay—a move that jolted the stock into another speculative frenzy. On the day o...
  • The surge was immediate. Over 1.2 million contracts changed hands within 24 hours, dwarfing the daily average closer to 250,000. Bullish call options outnumbered puts ...
  • The pattern suggested a coordinated rush, with retail traders piling in during pre-market and institutional desks quickly hedging exposure. This wasn’t a slow build—it...

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