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COIN

Coinbase Global, Inc.Close $150.11EOD only
Max Pain
$167.50
Next expiry Jun 26, 2026
Expected Move
±$7.42
5.0% from close
Price Gap
+17.39
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
9
Low premium
P/C OI
0.86
Slightly call-heavy
Consensus
6.0/10
Bullish tilt
Published snapshot: Jun 24, 2026 close
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Published Snapshot
Jun 24, 2026 close
COIN Directional Report
Analysis based on market close June 25, 2026

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Outlook

Bearish bias driven by negative dealer gamma and bearish flow, with spot below max pain. Elevated IV supports put premiums. Key risk is bounce from structural support at 127.

Confidence:
6.5 / 10
Base 5; +2 GEX/flow strongly aligned; -1 spot 14.9% from MP; +0.5 VIX 19 = 6.5
Supports: Bearish flow, negative GEX, spot below MP, high vol
Conflicts: Strong resistance at 155/158, potential bounce from support 127
📉Negative GEX -$17.3M amplifies downside
⚠️Spot 14.9% below MP, but gamma flip at $125
📊VIX 19 indicates elevated vol opportunity

Regime Classification

Vol Regime
High
IV elevated above typical range, reflecting event risk and anticipated move.
Gamma Regime
Trending
Large negative GEX (-$17.3M) indicates dealer short gamma; flip at ~$125 (12.3% below spot).
Flow Regime
Bearish
Bearish net premium flow; put activity dominates, P/C ratio elevated.
Spot vs Max Pain
Below
Spot well below max pain ($168) and dealer gamma floors, with risk of slide to $125.
Thesis duration: Event-specific — Proximity to OPEX (2026-06-26) and dealer gamma flip at $125 create near-term event risk.

Price Range Forecast

Next 2 days
$137.72$147.32
Gamma flip proximity; resistance at 147.32, support 137.72
Next 1 week
$131.20$153.85
Targeting gamma flip 125; resistance 153.85, support 131.20
Next 2 weeks
$126.97$158.07
Potential to test structural support 127; resistance 155/158

Key Levels

Max pain pins: $168 (2026-06-26); $155 (2026-07-02); $155 (2026-07-10)
EM guardrails: 2d $137.72/$147.32; 1w $131.20/$153.85
Support: $126.97
Resistance: $155.00 · $158.07
Gamma flip: ~$125.00Approx — based on put OI concentration of 15,507 (12.3% below spot)
Structural: Support 126.97, resistance 155 and 158.07. Gamma flip ~125 acts as downside magnet.

Dealer Positioning (GEX/DEX)

GEX: $-17.3M

DEX: +27.2M shares

Gamma flip: ~$125 (Approx — based on put OI concentration of 15,507 (12.3% below spot))

NTM gamma: Dealers net short gamma ($-17.3M) with DEX long +27.2M shares. Gamma flip at ~$125, 12.3% below spot.

IV Analysis

IV vs VIX: IV elevated relative to VIX (18.9), implying rich premium for event risk.

Term structure: Near-term elevated, backwardation likely given event expiry tomorrow.

Skew: Put skew elevated due to bearish flow; opportunities in put spreads to monetize high IV.

Flow Analysis

Net premium: Net premium -$137M (put-heavy), put/call vol ratio 1.54, OI ratio 0.87, indicating bearish flow.

Directional prints: 55.6 put 142 OTM 2026-06-26 — Vol/OI ratio 11.6x, OI 386. Bought puts (bearish) or sold puts (bullish). Preferred: bought puts due to net bearish flow and high volume. 55.2 put 144 ITM 2026-06-26 — Vol/OI ratio 8.1x, OI 218. Likely bought puts for downside; preferred: aggressive put buying.

Unusual: 250 put 5 OTM 2026-12-18 — Vol 3040 vs OI 836, IV 250%. Extremely OTM speculative put; lottery-like bets or tail hedging. 208.2 put 182.5 ITM 2026-06-26 — Vol 595 vs OI 151, IV 208%. ITM put with elevated IV; likely distressed buying or hedging. 62.5 call 155 OTM 2026-06-26 — Vol 3215 vs OI 807, IV 62.5%. High volume OTM calls; could be sold (bearish) or bought (bullish). Preferred: sold calls given net bearish flow.

Risks & Catalysts

!Spot bounces from support 127, squeezing shorts if dealer hedging reverses.
!Positive crypto catalyst (regulation) flips sentiment suddenly.
!Gamma flip at $125 may be breached if selling accelerates, triggering further dealer hedging.

Strategy Viability

StrategyEdgeBest SetupPrimary Risk
Bear put spreadModerate-Strong
Buy 2026-07-31 $135.00/$125.00 put spread
Why now: Negative dealer gamma and bearish flow suggest further downside; put spreads limit capital at risk.
Spot bounce from 127 support could offset short-term bearish positioning; avoid over-leverage.
Long putModerate-Strong
Buy 2026-07-31 $130.00 put
Why now: Put-heavy flow and negative gamma suggest momentum lower; long put offers convex exposure.
Time decay if move is delayed; bounce from support could cause losses.
Call credit spreadModerate-Weak
Sell 2026-07-31 $165.00/$180.00 call spread
Why now: Elevated IV inflates call premiums; downside bias makes short calls advantageous with defined risk.
Upside surprise from crypto catalysts; capped upside loss but margin required. Liquidity constraints: long_call: Wide spread (59%).

Top Plays

#1
Bear Put Spread
Buy 2026-07-31 $135.00/$125.00 put spread
Buy $135/$125 put spread to profit from downside with capped loss.
Why this play: Combines bearish bias with defined risk; liquidity passes.
Debit: $2.72-$3.33
Max loss: $3.33
BE: $131.67
Mgmt: Exit if spot breaks above 155 or near expiration if OTM.
Traders seeking downside exposure with limited capital at risk.
#2
Long Put
Buy 2026-07-31 $130.00 put
Buy $130 put to capture momentum downside with unlimited profit potential.
Why this play: Direct bearish play with high convexity; liquidity passes.
Debit: $6.64-$8.11
Max loss: $8.11
BE: $121.89
Mgmt: Consider taking profits on spikes; set stop if spot rises above 155.
Traders expecting sharp move lower and comfortable with premium decay.
#3
Call Credit Spread
Sell 2026-07-31 $165.00/$180.00 call spread
Sell $165/$180 call spread to collect premium on limited upside.
Why this play: Bearish thesis still applies, but liquidity is low.
Credit: $2.53-$3.10
Max loss: $11.90
BE: $168.10
Mgmt: Monitor liquidity; exit early if volume improves or spot approaches short strike. Liquidity warning: Liquidity constraints: long_call: Wide spread (59%).
Traders wanting to sell volatility with defined risk, but limited liquidity.

Watchlist Triggers

Entry Triggers
IFSpot breaks below 126.97 supportBuy 2026-07-31 $135.00/$125.00 put spread
IFSpot trades below 126.97 with momentumBuy 2026-07-31 $130.00 put
Exit Triggers
EXITSpot closes above 155.00 resistanceClose all bearish positions

Tactical Summary

Bearish bias due to negative dealer gamma and bearish flow. Key levels: support 127, gamma flip 125, resistance 155. Preferred entries: bear put spread and long put on breakdown below 127. Exit if spot reclaims 155.
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