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AMZN

Amazon.com, Inc.Close $250.02EOD only
Max Pain
$265.00
Next expiry Jun 5, 2026
Expected Move
±$5.50
2.2% from close
Price Gap
+14.98
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
37
Middle-high premium
P/C OI
0.64
Slightly call-heavy
Consensus
9.0/10
Bullish tilt
Published snapshot: Jun 3, 2026 close
End-of-day snapshot

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Published Snapshot
Jun 3, 2026 close
AMZN Directional Report
Analysis based on market close June 4, 2026

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Outlook

Bullish bias: positive GEX pinning, bullish flow, spot at max pain, low VIX. Dealer positioning supports drift to upper range. Key support $241.61, resistance $255/$265.96. High confidence.

Confidence:
9 / 10
GEX/flow aligned, GEX positive pinning, spot near MP, VIX 15.
Supports: Strong positive dealer gamma, bullish flow, spot at MP, low VIX.
Conflicts: QQQ negative on day; $255 resistance may slow upside.
🟢Strong GEX pin at $255 across expiries
📈Bullish flow net premium positive
⚠️QQQ negative; monitor for contagion

Regime Classification

Vol Regime
Normal
Vol normal; VIX 15 suggests calm environment.
Gamma Regime
Pinning
Positive $183.7M GEX creates pinning force, no near flip risk.
Flow Regime
Bullish
Bullish flow; net buying dominates.
Spot vs Max Pain
At
Spot at $255 max pain, strong pin.
Thesis duration: Event-specific — Multiple expiries with OI concentration at $255; dealer hedging dominant.

Price Range Forecast

Next 2 days
$250.15$257.43
Test $257.43; support $250.15.
Next 1 week
$246.45$261.12
Target $261.12; risk $246.45 if $255 fails.
Next 2 weeks
$241.61$265.96
Resistance $265.96; support $241.61.

Key Levels

Max pain pins: $255 (2026-06-05); $255 (2026-06-08); $255 (2026-06-10)
EM guardrails: 2d $250.15/$257.43; 1w $246.45/$261.12
Support: $241.61
Resistance: $255.00 · $265.96 · $270.00
Structural: Support $241.61; resistance $255, $265.96, $270. No gamma flip.

Dealer Positioning (GEX/DEX)

GEX: $+183.7M

DEX: +115.7M shares

Gamma flip: N/A

NTM gamma: GEX +$183.7M, DEX +115.7M shares; no gamma flip risk.

IV Analysis

IV vs VIX: No ticker-specific IV data; VIX at 15 indicates low-vol environment.

Term structure: Term structure data not available.

Skew: Skew data not available; no actionable opportunity identified.

Flow Analysis

Net premium: Net premium positive ($41.7M), calls dominate with P/C volume 0.47, OI 0.64, indicating bullish flow.

Directional prints: 24.8 call 255 OTM 2026-06-05 — Vol 58,954 vs OI 9,233 (6.4x), aggressive call buying for weekly expiry; bought likely, bullish momentum bet. 26.4 call 260 OTM 2026-06-05 — Vol 29,383 vs OI 8,303 (3.5x), new call positions; bought likely, speculative upside play.

Unusual: 37.8 call 240 ITM 2026-06-12 — Vol/OI 14.7, massive ITM call buying; possible bullish repositioning or covering, but aggressive. 41.9 call 235 ITM 2026-06-12 — Vol/OI 14.0, similar ITM call sweep; bought likely, but may include spread activity. 42 put 275 ITM 2026-06-10 — Vol/OI 9.3, out-of-money put buying; likely hedging or bearish bet, but volume modest.

Risks & Catalysts

!QQQ negative on day may spill over
!Resistance at $255 may stall upside
!Broader market reversal from low vol regime

Strategy Viability

StrategyEdgeBest SetupPrimary Risk
Bull call spreadModerate-Strong
Buy 2026-06-26 $255.00/$270.00 call spread
Why now: Captures immediate upside momentum with defined risk. Near-term 22 DTE aligns with expected 1-week breakout before earnings.
Max loss if stock fails to rally above short strike by expiration. Premium debited is at risk.
Put credit spreadStrong
Sell 2026-07-17 $235.00/$220.00 put spread
Why now: Sell put credit spread below key support to collect premium with defined risk. 43 DTE covers pre-earnings drift and pinning.
If stock drops below $235, max loss occurs. Potential gap risk.
Bullish risk reversalModerate-Strong
Buy 2026-08-21 $260.00 call / sell 2026-08-21 $225.00 put
Why now: Replaces outright share ownership with leveraged upside and defines risk via sold put. 78 DTE captures earnings and follow-through.
Unlimited losses if stock drops dramatically (short put assigned). Cap upside via short call? No, this is risk reversal (no short call).

Top Plays

#1
Bull Call Spread
Buy 2026-06-26 $255.00/$270.00 call spread
Expresses bullish breakout above $255 resistance with limited loss.
Why this play: Best captures 1-week breakout upside with defined risk, aligns with bullish flow.
Debit: $4.37-$5.33
Max loss: $5.33
BE: $260.33
Mgmt: Exit near resistance or after 1 week; stop if below $241.61.
Aggressive short-term traders seeking momentum.
#2
Put Credit Spread
Sell 2026-07-17 $235.00/$220.00 put spread
Expresses belief spot stays above $235, generating income.
Why this play: Collects premium below support, benefits from pinning and low volatility.
Credit: $1.94-$2.37
Max loss: $12.63
BE: $232.63
Mgmt: Hold to expiration or close if spot breaks below $241.61.
Income-focused traders.
#3
Bullish Risk Reversal
Buy 2026-08-21 $260.00 call / sell 2026-08-21 $225.00 put
Replaces long stock with synthetic long, leveraging bullish thesis.
Why this play: Leveraged upside with unlimited gain potential, suitable for longer hold through earnings.
Debit: $9.02-$11.03
Max loss: $225.00
BE: $225.00
Mgmt: Roll or close after earnings; monitor sold put if spot declines.
Aggressive traders seeking leverage.

Watchlist Triggers

Entry Triggers
IFAMZN price breaks and holds above $255 resistanceBuy the 2026-06-26 $255/$270 call spread
IFAMZN price stays above $241.61 and below $255 in low vol environmentSell the 2026-07-17 $235/$220 put spread
IFAMZN price breaks above $255 with sustained momentum for 2+ daysInitiate the 2026-08-21 $260 call / $225 put risk reversal
Exit Triggers
EXITAMZN price drops below $241.61 supportClose all open positions immediately (call spread, put spread, risk reversal)

Tactical Summary

Bullish on AMZN: support $241.61, resistance $255/$265.96. Low VIX, positive flow, and max pain pinning favor drift to upper range. Key catalyst: breakout above $255 for 1-week upside. Use bull call spread for defined-risk breakout, put credit spread for income below support, and risk reversal for leveraged hold through earnings. Risk: broader market reversal or QQQ spillover.
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