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AMD

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.Close $519.74EOD only
Max Pain
$527.50
Next expiry Jun 26, 2026
Expected Move
±$27.82
5.3% from close
Price Gap
+7.76
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
25
Low premium
P/C OI
1.18
Slightly put-heavy
Consensus
9.0/10
Bullish tilt
Published snapshot: Jun 24, 2026 close
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Published Snapshot
Jun 24, 2026 close
AMD Directional Report
Analysis based on market close June 25, 2026

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Outlook

Bullish directional bias with high confidence supported by strong GEX/flow alignment and pinning mechanics. Spot trading above max pain ($525) with dealer gamma support, targeting next resistance $550 in short term. Risk of gamma flip far below at $390.

Confidence:
9 / 10
Base 5 from regime; +2 GEX/flow strongly aligned; +1 GEX positive pinning; +0.5 spot 1.4% from MP; +0.5 VIX 19 low risk backdrop.
Supports: GEX +$35.3M, DEX +81.2M shares positive; spot above $525 max pain; low VIX 19.
Conflicts: High vol regime, mixed flow; resistance at $550; gamma flip at $390 far below but indicates downside hedging if breached.
🟢Spot above max pain $525, dealer gamma support
⚠️Resistance at $550; break above could accelerate
🔴Gamma flip at $390, significant downside risk if triggered

Regime Classification

Vol Regime
High
Vol regime High relative to norms; VIX 19 provides calm backdrop but AMD IV elevated.
Gamma Regime
Pinning
Gamma pinning active with strong positive GEX; spot above max pain $525, favorable for bulls near expiry.
Flow Regime
Mixed
Flow is Mixed with net premium context; P/C ratio not provided but GEX/flow strongly aligned overall.
Spot vs Max Pain
Above
Spot trading above max pain ($525) by ~1.4%, implying bullish near-term bias with pinning support.
Thesis duration: Event-specific — Proximity to June 26, July 2, July 10 option expiries with max pain pinning creates event-specific opportunity.

Price Range Forecast

Next 2 days
$513.80$551.35
Range $513.80-$551.35; pinning at $525 supports upside to $550 resistance.
Next 1 week
$488.22$576.92
Wider range $488.22-$576.92; max pain $502 and $500 provide support.
Next 2 weeks
$470.32$594.82
Range $470.32-$594.82; uncertainty increases; watch for directional break.

Key Levels

Max pain pins: $525 (2026-06-26); $502 (2026-07-02); $500 (2026-07-10)
EM guardrails: 2d $513.80/$551.35; 1w $488.22/$576.92
Support: $525.00 · $490.00 · $470.32
Resistance: $550.00 · $594.82
Gamma flip: ~$390.00Approx — based on put OI concentration of 16,466 (26.8% below spot)
Structural: Support $525 (max pain), $490, $470.32. Resistance $550, $594.82. Gamma flip at $390.

Dealer Positioning (GEX/DEX)

GEX: $+35.3M

DEX: +81.2M shares

Gamma flip: ~$390 (Approx — based on put OI concentration of 16,466 (26.8% below spot))

NTM gamma: Dealer long gamma +$35.3M with positive DEX +81.2M shares; near-term gamma support for bulls at $525.

IV Analysis

IV vs VIX: AMD IV likely rich vs VIX 19 due to high vol regime and event risk; implied volatility elevated but justified by near-term expiries.

Term structure: Term structure steep given multiple option expiries; near-term skew reflects event premium.

Skew: Put skew elevated; consider selling puts at $500 support or buying call spreads targeting $550 resistance.

Flow Analysis

Net premium: Net premium positive $201M, call volume slightly outpacing puts (P/C vol 0.95) but put OI higher (1.19).

Directional prints: 70.8 call 527.5 ITM 2026-07-02 — Vol 637 vs OI 116 (ratio 5.5), high call activity; likely bought open for bullish bet on AMD above $527.5 by July 2. 60.4 call 525 ITM 2026-06-26 — Vol 5,069 vs OI 1,464 (ratio 3.5), heavy call volume near ATM; strong bullish positioning for weekly expiration. 69.6 call 550 OTM 2026-07-02 — Vol 5,025 vs OI 1,240 (ratio 4.0), substantial OTM call buying; speculative upside target.

Unusual: 146.9 put 290 OTM 2026-07-02 — Vol 4,196 vs OI 106 (ratio 39.6), extreme vol/OI; deep OTM puts likely bought as cheap hedge, less directional. 61.8 put 517.5 OTM 2026-06-26 — Vol 2,624 vs OI 457 (ratio 5.7), elevated put activity just OTM; possible protective put buying or bearish wager. 70.8 call 527.5 ITM 2026-07-02 — Vol 637 vs OI 116 (ratio 5.5), high call activity; likely bought open for bullish bet on AMD above $527.5 by July 2.

Risks & Catalysts

!Gamma flip at $390 if downside accelerates
!Resistance at $550 fails to break
!Mixed flow could flip sentiment
!High vol regime may persist with abrupt moves

Strategy Viability

StrategyEdgeBest SetupPrimary Risk
Bull call spreadStrong
Buy 2026-08-21 $560.00/$660.00 call spread
Why now: High confidence, defined risk, max profit at $550.
Loss limited to debit paid.
Long callStrong
Buy 2026-08-21 $660.00 call
Why now: High convexity, captures upside above $550.
Time decay if spot flat.
Call diagonalModerate-Strong
Sell 2026-07-31 $550.00 call / buy 2026-08-21 $560.00 call
Why now: Term structure supports high IV front-month sale.
Short call assignment risk if spot surges.

Top Plays

#1
Bull Call Spread
Buy 2026-08-21 $560.00/$660.00 call spread
Buy $560/$660 call spread expiring Aug 21, capturing upside with limited loss.
Why this play: Defined risk aligns with confident bullish bias, max profit at $550 resistance.
Debit: $25.43-$31.08
Max loss: $31.08
BE: $591.08
Mgmt: Exit if AMD drops below $525 invalidation level.
Moderate risk traders seeking defined risk.
#2
Long Call
Buy 2026-08-21 $660.00 call
Buy $660 call expiring Aug 21, unlimited upside potential.
Why this play: High convexity for aggressive upside capture, suitable for strong directional view.
Debit: $23.58-$28.82
Max loss: $28.82
BE: $688.82
Mgmt: Set stop-loss at $525; consider taking profits near $550 resistance.
Aggressive traders seeking high leverage.
#3
Call Diagonal
Sell 2026-07-31 $550.00 call / buy 2026-08-21 $560.00 call
Sell Jul 31 $550 call, buy Aug 21 $560 call, net credit.
Why this play: Uses term structure to sell front-month IV, but more complex and less direct.
Debit: $10.58-$12.93
Max loss: $12.93
BE: Path-dependent
Mgmt: Monitor IV skew; adjust if momentum stalls above $550.
Advanced traders comfortable with calendar spreads.

Watchlist Triggers

Entry Triggers
IFAMD tests $525 support with bullish reversal candlestickBuy 2026-08-21 $560/$660 call spread (bull call spread)
IFAMD breaks above $550 resistance and holds for one dayBuy 2026-08-21 $660 call (long call)
Exit Triggers
EXITAMD closes below $525Sell all positions: close $560/$660 call spread, $660 call, and $550/$560 diagonal

Tactical Summary

Bullish bias with strong support at $525 (max pain) and resistance at $550. Enter bull spread on pullback to $525; aggressive traders add long call on $550 break. Exit if $525 fails. Gamma flip risk at $390.
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