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AMZN

Amazon.com, Inc.Close $227.01EOD only
Max Pain
$237.50
Next expiry Jun 26, 2026
Expected Move
±$4.15
1.8% from close
Price Gap
+10.49
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
17
Low premium
P/C OI
0.62
Slightly call-heavy
Consensus
7.0/10
Bullish tilt
Published snapshot: Jun 25, 2026 close
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Published Snapshot
Jun 25, 2026 close
AMZN Directional Report
Analysis based on market close June 26, 2026

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Outlook

Bullish bias driven by strong dealer gamma ($161.8M) and bullish flow, spot above max pain $232. Confidence 9/10. Risks: market weakness and resistance at $245.

Confidence:
9 / 10
Base 5; +2 GEX/flow aligned; +1 positive GEX pinning; +0.5 spot near MP; +0.5 VIX moderate.
Supports: Dealer gamma $+161.8M, bullish flow, spot above max pain $232.
Conflicts: SPY -0.72%, QQQ -1.38%, VIX 18.4.
🟢Gamma pinning near $232 supports price stability.
📈Bullish flow premium indicates call buying.
⚠️Market drag from SPY/QQQ selloff creates headwinds.

Regime Classification

Vol Regime
Normal
Normal vol, IV ~20% in line with 20d HV.
Gamma Regime
Pinning
Positive $161.8M GEX, no flip risk within 30% downside.
Flow Regime
Bullish
Bullish net premium flow, put/call ratio skewed bearish.
Spot vs Max Pain
Above
Spot $232.73, 0.3% above max pain $232, pinning bias.
Thesis duration: Multi-week — Positive dealer posture and bullish flow suggest sustained upward bias beyond near term.

Price Range Forecast

Next 2 days
$228.10$237.29
Test resistance $237.29.
Next 1 week
$228.42$236.97
Break above $237 opens $245.
Next 2 weeks
$220.27$245.12
Wider range $220-$245, upside bias.

Key Levels

Max pain pins: $230 (2026-06-26); $232 (2026-06-29); $232 (2026-07-01)
EM guardrails: 2d $228.10/$237.29; 1w $228.42/$236.97
Support: $230.00 · $220.27
Resistance: $245.12 · $250.00
Structural: Support $230 (max pain) and $220.27; resistance $245.12 and $250.

Dealer Positioning (GEX/DEX)

GEX: $+161.8M

DEX: +102.6M shares

Gamma flip: N/A

NTM gamma: Positive gamma $161.8M, DEX +102.6M shares, no flip proximity.

IV Analysis

IV vs VIX: IV ~20% vs VIX 18.4, slightly rich but justified by bullish skew.

Term structure: Upward sloping with kink near monthly expiry, reflecting event risk.

Skew: Skew puts cheaper than calls; consider bull call spread for defined risk.

Flow Analysis

Net premium: Net premium +$67M, P/C vol 0.58 (calls dominate).

Directional prints: 5.7 call 232.5 ITM 2026-06-26 — Vol 82.5k vs OI 4.6k (18x). Aggressive call buying, low IV 5.7% suggests high conviction. Bullish. 19.6 call 232.5 ITM 2026-06-29 — Vol 12.3k vs OI 881 (14x). Strong call buying for next week; bullish bet. 20.4 call 230 ITM 2026-06-29 — Vol 17k vs OI 1.2k (14x). Heavy ITM call buying; bullish speculation.

Unusual: 5.7 call 232.5 ITM 2026-06-26 — Low IV 5.7% vs other expiries 19-39%. Massive vol/OI 18x; unusual. 36.9 put 230 OTM 2026-06-26 — Vol 66.8k vs OI 6.2k (11x). Large put volume; likely hedging, not outright bearish. 35.8 put 227.5 OTM 2026-06-26 — Vol 38k vs OI 6.1k (6x). High put activity; downside hedging.

Risks & Catalysts

!Market selloff if SPY/QQQ weakness persists.
!Upside capped at $245 resistance and potential gamma flip.
!Earnings or macro event could disrupt pinning.

Strategy Viability

StrategyEdgeBest SetupPrimary Risk
Bull call spreadStrong
Buy 2026-07-31 $245.00/$255.00 call spread
Why now: Maximum profit at $245, defined risk, aligns with bullish bias and 9/10 confidence.
Upside capped at $245; market weakness could limit gains.
Put credit spreadModerate-Strong
Sell 2026-07-31 $215.00/$210.00 put spread
Why now: Defined-risk credit trade, exploits elevated IV, high probability of success.
If AMZN drops below $220, losses defined but significant; macro risk.

Top Plays

#1
Bull Call Spread
Buy 2026-07-31 $245.00/$255.00 call spread
Long call spread targeting $245 resistance, capitalizing on bullish momentum.
Why this play: Directly aligns with bullish bias and strong gamma flow; defined risk and high confidence.
Debit: $2.25-$2.75
Max loss: $2.75
BE: $247.75
Mgmt: Exit if spot breaks $230.
Traders with high conviction on upside.
#2
Put Credit Spread
Sell 2026-07-31 $215.00/$210.00 put spread
Selling put spread below support to collect premium with defined risk.
Why this play: Alternative income trade with high probability of success; uses elevated IV.
Credit: $1.04-$1.28
Max loss: $3.72
BE: $213.72
Mgmt: Close at 50% max profit or if spot falls below $230.
Income-focused traders seeking lower delta exposure.

Watchlist Triggers

Entry Triggers
IFAMZN holds above $230 supportEnter bull call spread: buy 2026-07-31 $245/$255 call spread at limit $2.50
IFAMZN holds above $230 supportEnter put credit spread: sell 2026-07-31 $215/$210 put spread at limit $1.15
Exit Triggers
EXITAMZN breaks below $230 invalidationExit all bullish positions immediately

Tactical Summary

Bullish bias (9/10). Support $230, resistance $245.12. Top plays: bull call spread targeting $245, put credit spread below support. Invalidation below $230.
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