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Option Focus | Nasdaq-100 Sees Large Put Buy Targeting 26,000 Strike into 2026, Signaling Bearish Institutional Sentiment

Nasdaq-100 Index closed at 28,106.35, gaining 3.36%.The index’s 3.36% rally was overshadowed by a standout $0.29 million put purchase targeting the 26,000 strike for mid-2026, a deeply...

Option Focus | Nasdaq-100 Sees Large Put Buy Targeting 26,000 Strike into 2026, Signaling Bearish Institutional Sentiment

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