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Options traders are watching some heavily shorted names closely this week. Bears are piling into names where short interest tells a clear story.
WOLF stands out as the most extreme case. Short interest sits at 103% of the free float. Cost to borrow has climbed to 9.1% APR. Availability of shares to borrow has hit zero. That combination signals maximum bearish pressure — and makes any squeeze very difficult.
CRWV is another name bears are watching. The AI cloud stock carries 33% SI % FF. Bears are circling despite the AI hype tailwind. Availability remains above 200%, meaning shorts can still enter new positions.
CHWY shows 74.8% SI % FF. That level draws options traders on both sides. A short squeeze catalyst could trigger violent upside. Without one, the bearish case looks well entrenched.
Meanwhile, MGM is live with deal speculation. A WSJ report says the casino giant is in talks with Barry Diller. MGM carries 10.7% SI % FF. A confirmed deal could flush those shorts quickly.
META is fighting a landmark social media addiction verdict on appeal. Short interest is negligible at 1.4% of free float. Options activity here likely skews bullish given the stock's mega-cap momentum.
Traders should note that high short interest alone does not make a stock a squeeze candidate. Catalyst timing matters most.
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