Moderately bullish activity in Bank of America with shares up 0.54%

Moderately bullish activity in Bank of America (BAC), with shares up 30c, or 0.54%, near $55.30. Options volume roughly in line with average with 19k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.61, compared to a typical level near 0.76. Implied volatility (IV30) is higher by 0.1 points near 25.42,and above the 52wk median, suggesting an expected daily move of $0.89. Put-call skew steepened, indicating increased demand for downside protection.Looking ahead: Bank of America (BAC) will report earnings before the open on 2026-01-14.Option markets are pricing in a 50% probability of a move greater than 3.81% or $2.11.