base 5; -1 GEX/flow contradict; +1 GEX positive (pinning); +0.5 spot 1.5% from MP; +0.5 VIX 18
Term structure: Term structure normal contango; front 1d 58%, back 365d 74%.
Spot vs MP: Below
GEX regime: Pinning ($+25.7M)
Gamma flip: ~$125.00 — Approx — based on put OI concentration of 15,515 (24.2% below spot)
OI concentrations: Put OI 15.5k at $125 (24% below spot); call wall $190-$240. Max pain $168 (1d), $175 (9d), $165 (15d).
#1Iron condor
Sell 2026-08-21 $150.00/$145.00 put wing and $180.00/$185.00 call wing
Sell 150/145 put and 180/185 call wings; benefits from IV contraction and time decay.
Mgmt: Close at 50% max gain or before earnings; adjust wings if spot breaches strike.
#2Put credit spread
Sell 2026-07-24 $150.00/$145.00 put spread
Sell 150/145 put spread; collects premium with $5 cushion.
Mgmt: Exit if spot falls below $147.3 invalidation; take profit at 50% max gain.
!High IV implies possible large moves despite pinning.
!Net dealer premium -$255M, indicating net short premium (sold).
!Spot below both max pain and gamma flip level $125.