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# US options trading hit a record 112 million contracts during the November 5 rout

Clearing data showed just over half were puts as the Nasdaq 100 fell more than 6%.

Leaked on 06 November 2026

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@unusual\_whales's post on X, with counts as of 09 Nov 2026 12:49 UTC. [Live post on X](https://x.com/unusual_whales/status/2118809107566346693)

More than 112 million US options contracts changed hands on November 5, the busiest day on record, according to clearing data cited by [AInvest](https://www.ainvest.com/news/record-112-million-options-contracts-traded-worst-nasdaq-day-2020-tape-doesn-2611/). unusual\_whales (@unusual\_whales) flagged the record on X.

> **unusual\_whales** @unusual\_whales
>
> BREAKING: US options trading hits an all-time record during Thursday’s rout.
> A record 112 million contracts changed hands on Thursday, as the Nasdaq 100 had its worst day since March 2020.
>
> 1,173 likes · 69 reposts · counts as of 09 Nov 2026, 12:49 UTC
>
> — unusual\_whales (@unusual\_whales) [November 6, 2026](https://twitter.com/unusual_whales/status/2118809107566346693)

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AInvest reports the volume was about 53% above October's daily average and just over half were puts. The Nasdaq 100 posted its worst session since March 2020, and the S&P 500 lost 4.4%. [OptionsPilot](https://optionspilot.app/blog/us-options-volume-record-112-million-contracts-november-5-2026-rout-puts-over-half-vix-28-spx-ndx-options-nov-6-2026) also covered the clearing figures.

Whether the hedging continues is not known.

## What we know

* More than 112 million contracts traded on November 5.
* Just over half were puts.

## What we don't know

* Final official OCC daily file figures.

## What would confirm it

Already in clearing data.

## Sources

* [Original X post by @unusual\_whales](https://x.com/unusual_whales/status/2118809107566346693)
* [A record 112 million options contracts traded on the worst Nasdaq day since 2020 - here's what the tape does and doesn't say | AInvest](https://www.ainvest.com/news/record-112-million-options-contracts-traded-worst-nasdaq-day-2020-tape-doesn-2611/)
* [Options Clear a Record 112 Million Contracts Through Thursday's Rout, With Puts Taking Just Over Half the Tape](https://optionspilot.app/blog/us-options-volume-record-112-million-contracts-november-5-2026-rout-puts-over-half-vix-28-spx-ndx-options-nov-6-2026)

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## What happened later

Whether the hedging continues is not known.

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