Wed Jan 22 13:20:00 UTC 2025: **High Options Trading Volume in Citigroup and Microsoft**

**NEW YORK, January 21, 2025** – Unusually high trading volume was observed today in options contracts for Citigroup (C) and Microsoft (MSFT), according to data from BNK Invest.

Citigroup options saw a volume of 104,297 contracts, representing approximately 10.4 million shares, or 67% of the stock’s average daily volume over the past month. The $80 strike call option expiring May 16, 2025, showed particularly high activity, with 16,085 contracts traded (1.6 million shares).

Similarly, Microsoft options traded at a volume of 129,724 contracts (approximately 13 million shares), equating to 65.9% of its average daily volume. The $435 strike call option expiring January 24, 2025, was especially active, with 21,284 contracts traded (2.1 million shares).

While the reasons behind this surge in options trading remain unclear, analysts suggest that further investigation is needed to understand the market’s movements. More information on options expirations for Citigroup, Microsoft, and other stocks can be found at StockOptionsChannel.com.

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