📊 Significant Options Activity on VIX Signals Caution
Two large call option positions were opened on the VIX (Volatility Index), with a combined premium of over $26 million.
🔹 Contract 1
• Expiration: 2025-09-17
• Strike: 35
• Premium: $16.6M
🔹 Contract 2
• Expiration: 2025-08-20
• Strike: 35
• Premium: $9.5M
These trades suggest that institutional players may be preparing for increased volatility in the near term.
While it’s unclear whether these positions are speculative or hedging against downside risk, the size and timing are worth noting — especially with upcoming macro events and potential shifts in monetary policy
