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A 30% Options Pop in Mere Minutes Shows Power of ‘Finfluencers’

Bloomberg Markets·October 7, 2026·1 min read

A 30% options pop in mere minutes shows the power of 'finfluencers' after a Discord trading chat message on May 7, 2025, urged buying eBay call options. The message 'BTO $EBAY 72c 05/09 @0.30' triggered a rapid surge, highlighting how social media influencers can move markets.

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