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CRWV

CoreWeave, Inc.Close $117.03EOD only
Max Pain
$100.00
Next expiry Jun 18, 2026
Expected Move
±$7.42
6.3% from close
Price Gap
-17.03
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
46
Middle-high premium
P/C OI
0.87
Slightly call-heavy
Consensus
6.5/10
Range bias
Published snapshot: Jun 16, 2026 close
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Published Snapshot
Jun 16, 2026 close
CRWV Directional Report
Analysis based on market close June 17, 2026

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Outlook

Bullish bias driven by strong dealer long gamma ($+73.5M GEX) and bullish flow, pinning near $100-$105 max pain. Spot at ~$115 is above MP but within 2d range $109.85-$120.56. Downside risk from spy sell-off and spot 15.2% above MP, but vol regime supports range-bound movement. Confidence base 7.5.

Confidence:
7.5 / 10
Base 5; +2 GEX/flow alignment; +1 GEX positive pinning; -1 spot above MP; +0.5 VIX at 18.
Supports: Bullish flow, positive GEX, pinning gamma near puts, strong dealer hedging
Conflicts: SPY/QQQ down, spot above MP, high vol regime
🟢Dealer long gamma $73.5M supports near-term pinning
⚠️Spot 15% above MP; gamma flip at $100
📈Bullish flow despite market sell-off

Regime Classification

Vol Regime
High
High vol regime relative to typical, consistent with event-driven uncertainty near expiry.
Gamma Regime
Pinning
Pinning gamma regime with $+73.5M GEX; dealers hedge long gamma, anchoring spot near max pain $100-$105.
Flow Regime
Bullish
Bullish flow with net premium positive, indicating call buying or put selling.
Spot vs Max Pain
Above
Spot at ~$115 is above $100 MP but below 2d high $120.56; resistance at $120 and $131.91.
Thesis duration: Event-specific — Max pain pins on 2026-06-18 and 2026-06-26; snapshot 1 day before first expiry, suggesting near-term directional focus.

Price Range Forecast

Next 2 days
$109.85$120.56
Range $109.85-$120.56; pinning near $100 but spot above; resistance at $120.
Next 1 week
$102.01$128.41
Range $102.01-$128.41; GEX and flow support; support at $102.
Next 2 weeks
$98.51$131.91
Range $98.51-$131.91; gamma flip at $100; wider range allows drift.

Key Levels

Max pain pins: $100 (2026-06-18); $105 (2026-06-26); $105 (2026-07-02)
EM guardrails: 2d $109.85/$120.56; 1w $102.01/$128.41
Support: $98.51
Resistance: $120.00 · $131.91
Gamma flip: ~$100.00Approx — based on put OI concentration of 56,711 (13.2% below spot)
Structural: Support $98.51, Resistance $120.00 and $131.91; Max pain pins $100 (06/18) and $105 (06/26, 07/02).

Dealer Positioning (GEX/DEX)

GEX: $+73.5M

DEX: +48.6M shares

Gamma flip: ~$100 (Approx — based on put OI concentration of 56,711 (13.2% below spot))

NTM gamma: Dealer long gamma $+73.5M GEX, +48.6M DEX; gamma flip near $100 based on put OI concentration.

IV Analysis

IV vs VIX: IV elevated vs VIX 18.44, reflecting event risk and high vol regime; rich for premium selling.

Term structure: Steep near-term due to expiry; kinks around max pain dates (06/18, 06/26).

Skew: Put skew elevated; potential to sell put spreads below $100 gamma flip.

Flow Analysis

Net premium: Net premium positive $21.6M, P/C volume ratio 0.56, indicative of bullish flow.

Directional prints: 77.4 put 116 ITM 2026-06-18 — Vol/OI 18.4; high volume suggests bought puts for downside protection or bearish bet. Likely hedging. 78.2 call 123 OTM 2026-06-18 — Vol/OI 4.7; elevated call volume, likely bought, aligning with bullish flow. 119.5 call 185 OTM 2026-06-26 — Vol/OI 5.3; far OTM call, bought as lottery, speculative upside.

Unusual: 77.4 put 116 ITM 2026-06-18 — Vol/OI 18.4, extreme relative to existing OI, suggests aggressive put buying or positioning. 76.1 put 119 ITM 2026-06-18 — Vol/OI 6.8; unusual put volume, likely bought as hedging or bearish bet. 78.2 call 123 OTM 2026-06-18 — Vol/OI 4.7; notable call buying, consistent with net bullish flow.

Risks & Catalysts

!Spot deviation below gamma flip at $100
!Market-wide selloff (SPY/QQQ down)
!Vol expansion on event surprise

Strategy Viability

StrategyEdgeBest SetupPrimary Risk
Bull call spreadModerate-Strong
Buy 2026-07-02 $115.00/$120.00 call spread
Why now: Bull call spread defined risk; near-term 15 DTE aligns with cautious bullish lean.
Delta decay if spot stays below 115; max loss limited to debit paid.
Put credit spreadModerate
Sell 2026-07-02 $107.00/$101.00 put spread
Why now: High implied vol and bullish flow support selling puts; defined risk protects downside.
Downside if spot breaks below 110; max loss limited to width minus credit.
Cash-secured putModerate-Weak
Sell 2026-07-02 $107.00 cash-secured put
Why now: Cash-secured put to collect premium with intent to own below market; aligns with bullish bias.
Assignment risk if spot drops below strike; opportunity cost if no pullback.

Top Plays

#1
Bull Call Spread
Buy 2026-07-02 $115.00/$120.00 call spread
Buy 115/120 call spread to capture upside with capped loss.
Why this play: Most aligned with bullish bias; defined risk, short DTE suits cautious lean. Outranks put credit as more direct directional play.
Debit: $2.09-$2.56
Max loss: $2.56
BE: $117.56
Mgmt: Exit if spot breaches invalidation level 98.51 or within 1 DTE.
Traders expecting gradual upside in near term.
#2
Put Credit Spread
Sell 2026-07-02 $107.00/$101.00 put spread
Sell 107/101 put spread to profit from sideways to up move.
Why this play: Collects premium in high IV environment with defined risk; bullish flow supports. Less capital than cash-secured put.
Credit: $1.58-$1.93
Max loss: $4.07
BE: $105.07
Mgmt: Roll if spot nears short strike; close at 50% profit.
Income-seeking traders with moderate bullish view.
#3
Cash-Secured Put
Sell 2026-07-02 $107.00 cash-secured put
Sell 107 put to collect premium with intent to acquire stock if assigned.
Why this play: Higher premium but requires significant capital; suitable for those willing to own below market.
Credit: $4.16-$5.09
Max loss: $101.91
BE: $101.91
Mgmt: Monitor spot; consider buying back if delta increases sharply.
Traders bullish long-term and comfortable holding stock.

Watchlist Triggers

Entry Triggers
IFIF spot trades above $115 with bullish momentumBuy 115/120 call spread at $2.09-$2.56 (Bull Call Spread)
IFIF spot holds above $100 gamma flip and near $107Sell 107/101 put spread at $1.58-$1.93 (Put Credit Spread)
IFIF spot holds above $100 gamma flip and near $107Sell 107 cash-secured put at $4.16-$5.09
Exit Triggers
EXITIF spot closes below $98.51 supportClose all bullish positions

Tactical Summary

Bullish bias; spot ~$115 above max pain. Use defined risk: bull call spread (115/120) or put credit spread (107/101). Exit on break below $98.51.
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