Watch next session: Observe gamma flip level 1700 for inflection; Monitor unusual call 1850 strike for added volume
Net premium: +$88.6M bullish
P/C volume ratio: 1.41
P/C OI ratio: 1.31
Mixed flow with bearish macro. Net premium $50M, put/call ratio 1.3, negative GEX -$200M. Unusual ITM call at 1850 adds uncertainty.
#1ASML 2026-06-26 $1850.00 Call
Intent: Opening bullish bet on ASML exceeding $1850 by Friday, capitalizing on high volatility despite market selloff.
Dual read: Could be a short call opening to collect premium, betting stock stays below $1850 amid high IV.
Read-through: Indicates extreme short-term optimism on ASML, possibly hedging or speculative frenzy.
Call additions: Light; $1850 call print (252 vol, 1.7x OI) at 62% IV.
Put additions: Heavy; put/call vol 1.41, OI 1.31.
GEX/DEX consistency: Mixed: -$1.2M GEX vs +4.4M DEX; hedging flows.
OI clusters: Puts near 1700 (gamma flip), calls at 1850.
Hedging evidence: Put buying hedges long exposure; call may short hedge.
Max pain context: Spot at MP (0.4%); pinning.
~Signal: put/call ratios bearish; $1850 call bullish; negative GEX; positive DEX.
~Noise: net premium $88.6M neutral; VIX 19 moderate.