RR options volume hit a record high on September 16, with 86K+ open interest and a 95:5 call-to-put ratio.
The heavy call buying suggests growing gamma exposure, which could pressure market makers and trigger a squeeze.
RR shares rose 18% on the day, and the stock is now a top focus in r/Shortsqueeze and r/pennystocks.
Why RR Stood Out on September 16
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The Gamma Squeeze Narrative
The r/Shortsqueeze post noted that RR's options volume "just hit another record" with 86K+ open interest, and today's trading volume pushed it to new highs. The call/put ratio of 95:5—meaning 95 calls for every 5 puts—is "insane," according to the author, and could create "serious pressure" on market makers. With each wave of call buying, gamma exposure stacks up, moving the stock closer to a potential gamma squeeze. The price already jumped 18% on the day, but the setup "is still in play," the post argued, urging traders to "keep loading calls" to maintain pressure.
Market Context and Sentiment
No same-day news was available for RR, so the discussion was purely driven by Reddit activity. The r/Shortsqueeze subreddit, with 5 posts and an average sentiment of 0.76, provided the bulk of the conversation. The stock's high engagement—88 comments and 151 upvotes—suggests strong retail interest, though the lack of news means the move is largely speculative.
Sentiment: 72% bullish, 28% bearish, 0% neutral.
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