🚀 PLTR Flash Back: The $96M AI Domination Whale Just Made $113.1 MILLION in 10 Days
Institutional whale deployed $96M on PLTR AI domination on Sept 9 at $168.05. Just 10 days later, the position exploded to $113.1M profit (118.1% return) from this 10/10 VOLCANIC artificial intelligence play.
🚀 PLTR Flash Back: The $96M AI Domination Whale Just Made $113.1 MILLION in 10 Days
Originally Published: September 9, 2025 | Flash Back Analysis: September 19, 2025
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🎯 The Whale That Predicted Palantir's AI Moonshot
Remember that VOLCANIC $96 MILLION PLTR options trade we flagged last week? The institutional whale that deployed MASSIVE call positions betting on Palantir's AI domination? Well, grab your calculators - PLTR just EXPLODED +10.7% and this whale is sitting on $113.1 MILLION IN PROFITS in just 10 days! This is what happens when you track 10/10 VOLCANIC unusual activity scores.
📈 What Actually Happened
The Trade Recap: - September 9: Whale deployed $96M in calls at $168.05 - September 9-19: AI momentum accelerates, government contracts speculation intensifies - September 19: Stock surges to $186.05 (+10.7%) - Profit Status: $113.1M profit (+118.1% gain in 10 days!)
🔥 The Numbers Are ASTRONOMICAL
The Whale's Original Position (Stock at $168.05):
AI Domination Call Positions:
- Bought 27,257 $140 calls (Sep 2025) for $52M
- Bought 27,257 $160 calls (Nov 2025) for $44M
- Total Investment: $96 MILLION
Current Values (3 days later):
| Position | Entry Value | Current Value | Contracts | P&L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep $140 Calls | $52M | $119.5M | 27,257 | +$67.7M |
| Nov $160 Calls | $44M | $89.4M | 27,257 | +$45.4M |
| TOTAL P&L | $96M | $208.9M | 54,514 | +$113.1M |
🧮 The Calculation Breakdown (Show Your Work)
Original Net Cost: - Sep $140 calls premium paid: $52M (27,257 contracts @ $19.00 = $51,788,300) - Nov $160 calls premium paid: $44M (27,257 contracts @ $16.15 = $44,020,055) - Total Cost: $96M (rounded from $95,808,355)
Current Market Values (ThetaData, September 19):
Long Sep $140 Calls: - Entry price: $19.00 per contract - Current price: $43.85 per contract (stock up 10.7%+) - Contracts: 27,257 - Current value: $119.5M
Long Nov $160 Calls: - Entry price: $16.15 per contract - Current price: $32.80 per contract (deep ITM with stock at $186.05) - Contracts: 27,257 - Current value: $89.4M
P&L Calculation: - Sep $140 calls profit: $119.5M - $51.8M = +$67.7M (+130.8%) - Nov $160 calls profit: $89.4M - $44.0M = +$45.4M (+103.1%) - TOTAL PROFIT: $113.1M (+118.1%)
💡 What Made This Trade LEGENDARY
The AI Thesis EXPLODED
This whale didn't just get lucky - they positioned PERFECTLY before Palantir's AI breakout: - AI Revolution Accelerating: Enterprise AI adoption hitting critical mass - Government Contract Speculation: Massive defense AI contracts on horizon - Q3 Earnings Setup: Positioning ahead of potentially explosive earnings - Technical Breakout: Stock breaking through multi-year resistance levels
The Whale's Genius Strategy
Looking back at Monday's positioning: - Unusualness Score: 10/10 VOLCANIC (17,219x normal volume!) - Perfect timing: Just before AI sector momentum surge - Massive conviction: $96M deployment in single day - Multiple expirations: Capturing both near and medium-term catalysts
🔍 Why This Matters for AI Stock Tracking
This PLTR trade exemplifies EXACTLY why following institutional flows in AI stocks works:
The Institutional Edge Revealed
What Retail Saw: - PLTR already up significantly YTD - too late? - AI hype already priced in? - Complex government contract dynamics
What The Whale Saw: - AI adoption reaching inflection point - Palantir's unique position in enterprise/government AI - Perfect entry before momentum acceleration - Options providing massive leverage on AI thesis
The Difference: $96M conviction backed by deep AI sector research and likely insider knowledge of upcoming catalysts.
📊 The Broader AI Momentum Context
This whale wasn't just lucky - they read the AI tea leaves perfectly: - Enterprise AI budgets exploding - Government AI initiatives accelerating - Palantir's AIP (Artificial Intelligence Platform) gaining massive traction - Competition struggling to match Palantir's government clearances
🎯 Lessons for Option Flow Traders
1. Size Matters in Conviction Trades
When institutions deploy $96M in options, they're not gambling - they KNOW something.
2. VOLCANIC Scores Are Gold
Our 10/10 unusual activity score caught this perfectly. This is why we track every score above 8.
3. AI Sector Rotation Is Real
Smart money is positioning aggressively in AI infrastructure plays, not just chip makers.
4. Timing Is Everything
The whale entered just before the breakout - this is what institutional research buys you.
🔮 What's Next for PLTR?
The whale still holds BOTH positions: - Sep $140 calls: Expiring TODAY with $67.7M profit - Nov $160 calls: Still 2 months to run with $45.4M profit
With Q3 earnings coming and government contract announcements pending, this whale might not be done counting profits yet.
📈 Track Record Speaks Volumes
This PLTR flash back joins our growing list of VOLCANIC wins: - CIFR: +$383K profit in 3 days - IREN: +$825K profit in 5 days - APP: +$1.2M profit in 4 days - PLTR: +$113.1M profit in 10 days (NEW RECORD!)
When we flag VOLCANIC unusual activity, profits follow.
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