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COIN

Coinbase Global, Inc.Close $162.11EOD only
Max Pain
$162.50
Next expiry Jun 12, 2026
Expected Move
±$10.93
6.7% from close
Price Gap
+0.39
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
25
Middle-high premium
P/C OI
0.78
Slightly call-heavy
Consensus
6.0/10
Bearish tilt
Published snapshot: Jun 8, 2026 close
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Published Snapshot
Jun 8, 2026 close
COIN Directional Report
Analysis based on market close June 8, 2026

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Outlook

Neutral-bearish bias with pinning to max pain $162, but resistance at $170 and gamma flip risk at $125 support bearish tilt. Near-term event-driven until 6/12 expiry.

Confidence:
6.5 / 10
Base 6.5: -1 from mixed flow, +1 from positive GEX pinning, +1 spot near MP, +0.5 VIX 19.
Supports: Positive GEX, spot near max pain, low VIX.
Conflicts: Mixed flow, resistance from put OI at $125 gamma flip.
🔒Max pain $162 pin for 6/12 expiry
⚠️Gamma flip at $125 from put concentration
🟢GEX positive $8.9M supports floor
🔴Resistance $170 and $190 expiry caps upside

Regime Classification

Vol Regime
High
IV elevated above typical range, consistent with crypto high vol.
Gamma Regime
Pinning
GEX positive at +$8.9M, pinning likely near $162 max pain.
Flow Regime
Mixed
Mixed flow net premium unclear; put OI concentrated at $125 indicates downside hedging.
Spot vs Max Pain
At
Spot near max pain $162 (0.2% away), pin expected.
Thesis duration: Event-specific — With max pain and gamma pinning, for next few days until expiry.

Price Range Forecast

Next 1 week
$146.29$177.94
Max pain $162 pin; resistance $170.
Next 2 weeks
$141.91$182.31
Support $141.9, gamma flip ~$125 risk.

Key Levels

Max pain pins: $162 (2026-06-12); $190 (2026-06-18); $170 (2026-06-26)
EM guardrails: 1w $146.29/$177.94
Support: $141.91
Resistance: $162.50 · $167.50 · $170.00
Gamma flip: ~$125.00Approx — based on put OI concentration of 15,509 (22.9% below spot)
Structural: Max pain: $162 (6/12), $190 (6/18), $170 (6/26). EM guardrails: 1w $146.29/$177.94. Key support $141.91, resistance $162.5, $167.5, $170. Gamma flip ~$125.

Dealer Positioning (GEX/DEX)

GEX: $+8.9M

DEX: +28.9M shares

Gamma flip: ~$125 (Approx — based on put OI concentration of 15,509 (22.9% below spot))

NTM gamma: NTM GEX +$8.9M, DEX +28.9M shares. Gamma flip at ~$125 from put OI concentration.

IV Analysis

IV vs VIX: COIN IV elevated vs VIX (~19), reflecting crypto vol premium.

Term structure: Likely contango with event kinks around weekly expiries.

Skew: Skew steep; consider selling wings for theta decay near max pain.

Flow Analysis

Net premium: Net premium -$53.8M negative; low P/C vol 0.46 indicates net call selling.

Directional prints: 79.1 call 160 ITM 2026-08-21 — Vol/OI 22x; massive. Net selling suggests sold calls by institutions. 72.8 call 162.5 OTM 2026-06-12 — Vol/OI 7.4x; sold calls at OTM, bearish positioning.

Unusual: 85.6 call 240 OTM 2026-06-26 — Vol/OI 6.5x OTM call; sold for premium collection. 282.2 put 45 OTM 2026-06-26 — Vol/OI 2.6x deep OTM put, high IV; likely sold, bullish tail. 142.2 call 265 OTM 2026-06-12 — Vol/OI 2.8x very OTM call; sold, speculative.

Risks & Catalysts

!Break below $125 gamma flip could accelerate selloff.
!Resistance at $170 fails to hold.
!Unexpected crypto vol spike from macro.

Strategy Viability

StrategyEdgeBest SetupPrimary Risk
Bear put spreadModerate-Weak
Buy 2026-06-18 $160.00/$157.50 put spread
Why now: Thesis shows bearish tilt next 2 weeks, net premium negative with call selling flow, and large call sale at 160 on 8/21 confirms bearish sentiment.
Upside risk if price rallies above $165; time decay if move is slow; gamma flip below $125 could accelerate but is less probable near-term. Liquidity constraints: short_put: Open interest below 25.
Bear put spreadModerate-Weak
Buy 2026-06-26 $152.50/$144.00 put spread
Why now: High net call selling and max pain pin align with bearish bias; defined risk to profit from decline.
Upside risk if price rallies above short put. Liquidity constraints: long_put: Open interest below 25.; short_put: Open interest below 25.
Call credit spreadModerate-Weak
Sell 2026-06-26 $177.50/$195.00 call spread
Why now: Institutional call selling and negative premium flow suggest limited upside; premium harvest.
Sharp breakout above short strike causes loss. Liquidity constraints: short_call: Open interest below 25.
Bear put spreadModerate-Strong
Buy 2026-08-21 $150.00/$140.00 put spread
Why now: Next earnings on 2026-07-30; follow-through expected; use back-month expiration to capture extended move.
Time decay if move doesn't materialize; post-earnings vol crush.

Top Plays

#1
Pre-earnings Bear Put
Buy 2026-08-21 $150.00/$140.00 put spread
Buys 150/140 put spread to profit from decline into earnings.
Why this play: Aligns with net call selling and large 160 call sale; expiration covers earnings. Only candidate with liquidity pass.
Debit: $3.85-$4.70
Max loss: $4.70
BE: $145.30
Mgmt: Exit if above 162.5 invalidation; target 140.
Traders expecting moderate downside with defined risk.
#2
Short-term Bear Put
Buy 2026-06-26 $152.50/$144.00 put spread
Buys 152.5/144 put spread for next 2 weeks.
Why this play: Captures near-term bearish tilt and negative flow; better risk/reward than other near-dated spread.
Debit: $2.20-$2.69
Max loss: $2.69
BE: $149.81
Mgmt: Invalidate above 162.5; take profit at 50% gain. Liquidity warning: Liquidity constraints: long_put: Open interest below 25.; short_put: Open interest below 25.
Traders seeking high reward-to-risk ratio on weekly move.
#3
Call Credit Spread
Sell 2026-06-26 $177.50/$195.00 call spread
Sells 177.5/195 call credit spread to collect premium.
Why this play: Directly benefits from institutional call selling and limited upside.
Credit: $2.39-$2.92
Max loss: $14.58
BE: $180.42
Mgmt: Close if COIN breaks 162.5; widen strikes if needed. Liquidity warning: Liquidity constraints: short_call: Open interest below 25.
Premium sellers with neutral-bearish outlook.

Watchlist Triggers

Entry Triggers
IFIF COIN closes below $160, enter bear_put_2: Buy 2026-08-21 $150/$140 put spreadBuy 2026-08-21 $150/$140 put spread
IFIF COIN holds below $162.5 for 2 days, enter bear_put_1: Buy 2026-06-26 $152.50/$144.00 put spreadBuy 2026-06-26 $152.50/$144.00 put spread
Exit Triggers
EXITIF COIN rallies above $162.5, exit all bearish positionsExit bear put spreads and call credit spread

Tactical Summary

Neutral-bearish bias until 6/12 expiry. Max pain $162. Key resistance $162.5, $170. Support $141.91. Gamma flip at $125. Priority: bear put spread (150/140) for earnings coverage. Invalidate above $162.5. Short-term bear put and call credit spreads secondary.
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