July 9, 2026, 4:32 PM EDT. Steven Madden Ltd (SHOO) options volume hit 6,817 contracts, about 54% of its usual turnover. The July 17, 2026 $40 call was busiest with 3,300 contracts. Critical Metals Corp (CRML) traded 26,141 options, 53.5% of the daily average, paced by the $12.50 call for August 21, 2026 at 8,853 contracts. Riot Platforms Inc (RIOT) was active with 82,499 contracts, or about 52% of its normal day, and the $31 call expiring August 21, 2026 led with 20,173. The options spike points to strong market interest and hedging in these Russell 3000 names.
