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Best Options Strategy for BBIO

By Dennis Bosmans · Updated 2026-07-02 · 2 min read · Risk disclaimer

Looking for the best options strategy for BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. (BBIO)? There is no single answer — the right play depends on your outlook, your risk tolerance and current implied volatility. Below, our free engine shows the highest-scoring defined-risk strategy on the live BBIO option chain right now, and a simple map from your view on BBIO to the strategy that fits it. Model any of them in the calculator before you trade.

About BBIO

BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. (BBIO) is a major company in Biotechnology. Options traders on BBIO tend to watch , since these can drive large moves in the share price.

About BridgeBio Pharma, Inc.

BridgeBio Pharma develops and commercializes medicines targeting genetic diseases, with a pipeline spanning small molecule drugs, gene therapies, and other modalities. The company's marketed product Attruby treats a form of heart amyloidosis by stabilizing the transthyretin protein, while Nulibry addresses molybdenum cofactor deficiency through synthetic enzyme replacement. Its clinical-stage candidates include infigratinib for growth disorders in children, encaleret for calcium regulation disorders, and several investigational therapies for muscular dystrophy and neurological conditions like Canavan disease. BridgeBio also pursues development programs across mendelian disorders and oncology.

The company generates revenue from product sales and leverages partnerships with major pharmaceutical and research organizations, including Novartis, Bayer, and Stanford University, to fund development efforts. As a biopharmaceutical firm founded in 2015 and based in Palo Alto, California, BridgeBio operates in the rare genetic disease space, where patient populations are small but treatment options limited and unmet medical needs substantial. The company's financial model depends on…

Today's top-scoring strategy for BBIO

Our engine ranks defined-risk strategies on the live BBIO chain by probability of profit and risk/reward, then surfaces the best-scoring one. It is an educational illustration, not advice.

Iron Butterfly neutral
Price: $76.25Implied volatility: 44%Expiration: 2026-07-17 (14d)
ActionQtyTypeStrikePremium
BuyPUT$60$0.05
SellPUT$75$1.85
SellCALL$75$3.23
BuyCALL$90$0.25
P/L at expiry vs today At expiry Today ±1σ
$42$75$108
Max Profit
$478
Max Loss
−$1,023
Net Credit (received)
$477
Prob. of Profit
53%
Breakeven(s)
$70.22, $79.78
Implied Vol (ATM)
44%
Position Greeks
Δ
−15.45
Γ
−10.434
Θ
16.29
ν
−10.50
Time decay (price held)
Implied-volatility skew

Simulation

Forward simulation of 6,000 lognormal price paths to expiration — not a historical backtest.

Win rate
53%
Mean P/L
−$51
Median
$25
Exp. move (1σ)
9%
5th pct
−$847
25th pct
−$284
75th pct
$259
95th pct
$435
$-1004$-273$459
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Live scan from 2026-07-02 · quotes delayed ~15 minutes

Implied volatility

BBIO is currently trading with elevated implied volatility, so its options carry richer premiums. On the options we scanned that was around 44% implied volatility, and higher implied volatility means richer premiums and wider expected moves.

Options on BBIO currently price in about 44% implied volatility, versus roughly 33% the stock has actually realised over the past month. That makes options relatively expensive — an edge for strategies that sell premium, such as credit spreads and iron condors.

Off that volatility, the options market is pricing a move of about ±$6.67 (±9%) in BBIO by 2026-07-17 — a range of roughly $69.58 to $82.92. Strikes inside that band hold most of the premium and see most of the action.

Across strikes, puts and calls on BBIO carry a fairly symmetric implied volatility — no strong directional fear is priced in either way.

Liquidity and tradeability

BBIO options are thinly traded, with wide bid-ask spreads around 24.8% near the money that eat into any edge — favour simple single-leg or tight defined-risk trades, and always use limit orders.

Earnings & IV crush

BBIO's next earnings report is due around August 4, 2026. Options that expire after it price in a binary move, so their implied volatility is elevated and usually collapses right after the announcement — an "IV crush". If your expiration falls before this date, the trade sidesteps the event.

Key figures

Market cap
$15.1B
Beta (vs market)
0.97
52-week range
$42.09–$84.94 (80% up the range)
Short interest
14.5% of float · 9.1 days to cover

With 14.5% of BBIO's float sold short, squeeze and gap risk are elevated — one reason its options can stay expensive.

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How to choose an options strategy for BBIO

Start with your outlook on BBIO, then match it to a defined-risk structure. Here are the most common choices and when each makes sense:

Bullish

You expect BBIO to rise

Buy a call for leverage with capped risk, or a bull call spread to lower the cost and breakeven when you have a target price.

Long Call → Bull Call Spread →

Bearish

You expect BBIO to fall

Buy a put to profit from a decline with defined risk, or a bear put spread to cheapen the trade when you expect a measured move down.

Long Put → Bear Put Spread →

Neutral

You expect BBIO to trade in a range

Sell an iron condor to collect premium while BBIO stays between two strikes, or write a covered call against shares you already own.

Iron Condor → Covered Call →

How we pick the best strategy

For each ticker we pull the live option chain, build every supported strategy around the at-the-money strikes, and score them on probability of profit, risk/reward and capital efficiency — favouring defined-risk structures where the maximum loss is known up front. Methodology →

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best options strategy for BBIO?

It depends on your outlook. Bullish traders often use a long call or bull call spread on BBIO; bearish traders a long put or bear put spread; neutral traders an iron condor or covered call. Our live scan above shows the current highest-scoring defined-risk play.

Are BBIO options liquid enough to trade?

BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. (BBIO) is among the most actively-traded US options, which usually means tight bid/ask spreads and plenty of strikes and expirations — though you should always check the open interest and spread on the exact contract.

How much money do I need to trade BBIO options?

Buying a single BBIO call or put can cost as little as the premium (often one to a few hundred dollars), while income strategies like a cash-secured put need enough capital to buy 100 shares if assigned.

Is this financial advice?

No. Everything here is educational and uses delayed, third-party data. It is not a recommendation to trade BBIO or any security. Do your own research.

What does BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. do?

BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. (BBIO) operates in the Biotechnology industry. The "About BridgeBio Pharma, Inc." section above gives a fuller picture of what the company does and how it earns money.

Does BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. pay a dividend?

BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. does not currently pay a dividend, so there is no ex-dividend assignment risk to plan around for options strategies.

When does BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. next report earnings?

BridgeBio Pharma, Inc.'s next earnings are expected around August 4, 2026. Implied volatility usually climbs into the report and drops sharply afterwards (IV crush) — important for any options position held over the date.

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Company information

Headquarters
3160 Porter Drive, Suite 250, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, United States
Industry
Biotechnology
Employees
834
CEO
Dr. Neil Kumar Ph.D.
Phone
650 391 9740
Website
bridgebio.com

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