The potential for a short squeeze in stocks like DJT and GME often hinges on a confluence of factors, including high short interest, significant borrow fees, and specific options market dynamics. A short squeeze occurs when a stock's price rises sharply, forcing short sellers to buy back shares to cover their positions, which in turn fuels further price increases.
For Trump Media & Technology Group Corp (DJT), recent data indicates elevated short interest. As of October 15, 2025, the short interest as a percentage of float was approximately 10.61%, with 0.81 Days to Cover. The borrow fee rate for DJT has also been notably high, recently reported at 15.65%. High borrow fees can increase the cost for short sellers to maintain their positions, potentially pressuring them to cover. Analyzing options flow for DJT shows a Put/Call Ratio of 0.65, suggesting more call option activity than put option activity, which can sometimes indicate bullish sentiment or hedging against short positions. Institutional ownership data for DJT, based on the latest 13F filings, shows a significant increase in institutional holders, with 103 institutions holding 2,342,000 shares, representing a 20.30% increase in shares held from the previous quarter.
Regarding GameStop Corp (GME), the stock has historically been a focal point for squeeze discussions. As of October 15, 2025, GME's short interest as a percentage of float stood at 22.18%, with 5.61 Days to Cover. The borrow fee rate for GME is also substantial, currently at 10.98%. The Put/Call Ratio for GME is 0.77, indicating a slightly higher proportion of call options relative to put options, similar to DJT. Institutional ownership for GME, according to the latest 13F filings, shows 496 institutions holding 128,736,000 shares, a decrease of 1.76% in shares held from the previous quarter.
Both stocks exhibit characteristics that could contribute to squeeze potential, particularly their elevated short interest and high borrow fees. DJT's increasing institutional ownership could also add buying pressure. However, it's crucial to monitor these metrics continuously, as they can change rapidly. Fintel's Short Squeeze Score can provide a real-time, quantitative measure of squeeze potential by integrating several of these factors.
