AVGO Flash Back: The $61M AI Chip Whale Just Made $25.8 MILLION in 1 Day
AI chip whale deployed $61M in AVGO deep ITM calls at $345. Twenty-four hours later, AVGO surged +7.8% to $372.07, generating $25.8M profit from this massive semiconductor positioning.
🚀 AVGO Flash Back: The $61M AI Chip Whale Just Made $25.8 MILLION in 1 Day
Originally Published: September 9, 2025 | Flash Back Analysis: September 10, 2025
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🎯 The Whale That Predicted Broadcom's AI Chip EXPLOSION
Remember that MASSIVE $61 MILLION AVGO options trade we flagged yesterday? The institutional whale that deployed the largest AI chip positioning we've ever seen, betting on Broadcom's semiconductor dominance? Well, LIGHTNING STRIKES FAST - AVGO just EXPLODED +7.8% to $372.07 and this whale is sitting on $25.8 MILLION IN PROFITS in just 24 hours! This is the fastest whale win in absolute dollars we've ever tracked.
📈 What Actually Happened
The Trade Recap: - September 9: Whale deployed $61M in deep ITM calls at $345 - September 9-10: AI chip momentum accelerates on OpenAI partnership news - September 10: Stock surges to $372.07 (+7.8%) - Current Status: $25.8M profit (42.2% gain in 1 day!)
🔥 The Numbers Are ABSOLUTELY STAGGERING
The Whale's Original Position (AVGO at $345):
AI Chip Dominance Strategy:
- Sold 6,000x $300 puts (Sep 12) for $18K @ $0.03
- Bought 6,000x $300 calls (Sep 12) for $27M @ $44.93
- Bought 5,300x $300 calls (Dec 19) for $34M @ $64.65
- Net Investment: $61.2 MILLION
Current Values (24 hours later):
| Position | Entry Price | Current Price | Position Size | Current Value | P&L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep $300 Puts | $0.03 | $0.04 | Short 6,000 | -$24K | -$6K |
| Sep $300 Calls | $44.93 | $71.22 | Long 6,000 | $42.7M | +$15.8M |
| Dec $300 Calls | $64.65 | $83.65 | Long 5,300 | $44.3M | +$10.1M |
| NET P&L | $61.2M | $87M | Combined | +$25.8M | +42.2% |
🧮 The Calculation Breakdown (Show Your Work)
Original Investment: - Sep $300 puts: $18K premium received - Sep $300 calls: $27M premium paid - Dec $300 calls: $34M premium paid - Net Investment: $61.2M
Current Market Values (ThetaData, September 10):
Short Sep $300 Puts (Expiring in 2 Days): - Entry price: $0.03 per contract - Current price: $0.04 per contract (+33.3%) - Contracts: 6,000 (SHORT) - Current liability: $24K - Put P&L: -$6K (minimal impact)
Long Sep $300 Calls (Expiring in 2 Days): - Entry price: $44.93 per contract - Current price: $71.22 per contract (+58.5%) - Contracts: 6,000 (LONG) - Current value: $42.7M - Call P&L: +$15.8M (+58.5%)
Long Dec $300 Calls (98 Days Remaining): - Entry price: $64.65 per contract - Current price: $83.65 per contract (+29.4%) - Contracts: 5,300 (LONG) - Current value: $44.3M - Call P&L: +$10.1M (+29.4%)
P&L Calculation: - Put loss: -$6K (negligible) - Sep calls profit: +$15.8M - Dec calls profit: +$10.1M - TOTAL PROFIT: $25.8M (+42.2%)
💡 What Made This Trade LEGENDARY
The AI Chip Thesis EXPLODED
This whale didn't just get lucky - they positioned perfectly for Broadcom's AI semiconductor dominance: - OpenAI Partnership: $10B partnership driving AI chip demand - Data Center Acceleration: AI infrastructure buildout accelerating - Semiconductor Scarcity: AVGO chips essential for AI workloads - Deep ITM Structure: Maximum exposure to AI chip momentum
The Whale's Genius Strategy
Looking back at yesterday's positioning: - Perfect timing: Right before AI chip momentum surge - Deep ITM calls: Maximum correlation to stock movement - Multiple expirations: Sept for immediate gains, Dec for extended play - Massive scale: $61M signals ultimate institutional conviction
🔍 Why This Matters for AI Chip Tracking
This AVGO trade exemplifies EXACTLY why following institutional flows in AI semiconductors works:
The Institutional Edge Revealed
What Retail Saw: - AVGO already up 49% YTD - too late? - Expensive deep ITM option premiums - Complex multi-expiration structure
What The Whale Saw: - AI chip demand entering hypergrowth phase - AVGO positioned for maximum OpenAI partnership benefit - Deep ITM calls provide maximum leverage with minimal time risk - $61M deployment signals major catalyst incoming
The Difference: $61M conviction in AI chip dominance with surgical precision structure.
📊 The Perfect Storm That Created $25.8M Gains in 24 Hours
1. OpenAI Partnership Momentum
Broadcom's $10B OpenAI partnership validating company as essential AI infrastructure provider.
2. Deep ITM Call Strategy Brilliance
- $300 strike calls: Deep ITM for maximum stock correlation
- Dual expirations: September for immediate gains, December for extended play
- Massive size: $61M signals institutional mega-positioning
3. AI Chip Scarcity Economics
Growing AI infrastructure demand creating semiconductor shortage - AVGO perfectly positioned.
🎯 Key Lessons from This $25.8M Winner
1. AI Chip Infrastructure = Ultimate Play
When institutional money deploys $61M on AI chips, they're positioning for the AI revolution's foundation.
2. Deep ITM in Momentum Stocks
This wasn't speculation - deep ITM calls provide: - Maximum stock movement correlation - Minimal time decay risk - Maximum leverage on AI themes
3. Scale Signals Conviction
$61M isn't retail money - this level of deployment signals major institutional research and conviction.
4. AI Partnership Catalysts Create Explosive Moves
OpenAI partnerships drive immediate revaluations in AI chip providers.
💰 The Trade Is Still VERY MUCH ALIVE
Current Status: - AVGO Price: $372.07 (up from $345 entry) - Unrealized Profit: $25.8M (+42.2%) - Days Elapsed: 1 day - September Expiration: 2 days remaining (deep ITM) - December Expiration: 98 days remaining (massive runway)
What Happens Next: - If AVGO holds above $350: All calls stay deeply profitable - If AI momentum continues: December calls could explode further - If OpenAI partnership expands: Potential for even larger gains - September expiration: Likely exercised for massive profits
🚀 What This Means for AI Chip Investing
This AVGO example proves the AI chip infrastructure thesis:
The Formula That's Working: 1. Identify AI chip infrastructure leaders (AVGO, NVDA, AMD) 2. Track institutional mega-positioning ($50M+ unusual flows) 3. Use deep ITM calls for maximum leverage with minimal risk 4. Ride the AI infrastructure buildout wave
Why AI Chip Stocks Keep Exploding: - AI infrastructure demand growing exponentially - Semiconductor shortage creating pricing power - Partnership announcements driving immediate revaluations - Institutional money recognizing AI chip scarcity value
🎯 The Bottom Line
This AVGO whale didn't gamble - they executed a MASTERCLASS in AI chip positioning. In just 24 hours, they turned $61.2M into $87M by identifying Broadcom's AI dominance before the market fully recognized the OpenAI partnership implications.
The whale's edge wasn't insider information - it was: - Deep research into AI chip supply chain dynamics - Understanding OpenAI partnership value creation - Conviction to deploy $61M in AI infrastructure themes - Perfect deep ITM structure for maximum leverage
This is why we track EVERY unusual option trade. When someone deploys $61 MILLION on AI chips with surgical precision, they're not trading - they're positioning for the AI revolution's foundation layer.
Ready to catch the next AI chip explosion? This AVGO trade shows how tracking institutional option flows helps identify AI infrastructure plays BEFORE they explode. Don't wait for the flashback article - get the signals in real-time.
This AVGO example shows how tracking massive institutional positioning identified a $25.8M profit opportunity in 24 hours. The whale's deep ITM strategy ahead of AI chip momentum demonstrates why following institutional option flows provides real edge in AI infrastructure markets.
AVGO just proved our thesis: When whales deploy $61M on AI chips, they usually know something explosive is about to happen.
Analysis reflects actual market data and trade performance. The $61M AVGO position generated $25.8M in profits (42.2% gain) in one trading day following AI chip sector momentum surge.
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