BP Dark Pool Activity
BP p.l.c.
Data as of Oct 23, 2026 · Source: FINRA daily short sale volume (off-exchange)
On Oct 23, 2026, FINRA reported 3.1M BP shares in publicly disseminated off-exchange trades (dark pools and other off-exchange venues). 1.7M of those shares (53.7%) were marked short or short-exempt, above BP's 30-day rolling average of 39.6% (z-score 1.64). Over the last 10 FINRA sessions (Oct 12, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026), BP's off-exchange short volume ratio ranged from 31.5% to 53.7% and averaged 40.6%; the latest reading is above that 10-session average.
Off-Exchange Volume
3.1M
Short Volume
1.7M
Short Volume Ratio
53.7%
30-Day Average
39.6%
z-score 1.64
Daily readings — last 10 FINRA sessions
| Date | Off-exchange shares | Short shares | Short ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2.5M | 1.1M | 43.4% |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4.9M | 2.0M | 39.7% |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3.4M | 1.1M | 32.7% |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2.6M | 997K | 37.8% |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4.4M | 1.4M | 31.5% |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2.3M | 824K | 35.1% |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3.8M | 1.7M | 46.2% |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5.1M | 2.2M | 42.7% |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2.2M | 926K | 42.9% |
| Oct 23, 2026 Latest | 3.1M | 1.7M | 53.7% |
Source: FINRA daily short sale volume (off-exchange). Ratio = ShortVolume ÷ TotalVolume for the day.
BP dark pool FAQ
- How much BP off-exchange volume did FINRA report on Oct 23, 2026?
- FINRA's daily short sale volume file reported 3.1M BP shares in publicly disseminated off-exchange trades on Oct 23, 2026; 1.7M of those shares (53.7%) were marked short or short-exempt.
- Is BP's dark pool short volume ratio unusual right now?
- As of Oct 23, 2026, BP's short volume ratio of 53.7% is above BP's 30-day rolling average of 39.6% (z-score 1.64). Meridian's dark pool model does not flag this reading as an anomaly.
- What does the dark pool short volume ratio measure?
- FINRA publishes daily short sale volume for trades reported off-exchange to its trade reporting facilities, which include dark pools and other off-exchange venues. The ratio divides FINRA's ShortVolume figure, which counts both short and short-exempt sales, by the total off-exchange shares reported for that day. It is not short interest and not a directional signal: market-maker hedging and reporting mechanics can raise it, so it is context for other signals.