Option traders moderately bearish in Alibaba (BABA), with shares down $8.32 near $134.24. Options volume running well above average with 66k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.72, compared to a typical level near 0.64. Implied volatility (IV30) is higher by 5.2 points near 50.94,in the top quartile of the past year, suggesting an expected daily move of $4.31. Put-call skew steepened, indicating increased demand for downside protection.Looking ahead: Alibaba (BABA) will report earnings before the open on 2026-03-05.Option markets are pricing in a 50% probability of a move greater than 4.8% or $6.44.
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