Term structure: Flat with near-term spike (0 DTE anomalous), 6-35 DTE IV 66-82%, then decline
Spot vs MP: Below
GEX regime: Trending ($-16.8M)
Gamma flip: ~$60.00 — Approx — based on put OI concentration of 17,290 (3.8% below spot)
OI concentrations: Max pain pins $66-$68; heavy put OI $60 (17k, -3.8%); call wall $70-$92
#1Cash-secured put
Sell 2026-08-21 $54.00 cash-secured put
Sell OTM put to collect inflated premium with defined downside.
Mgmt: Close at 50% profit or before earnings; roll if support broken.
#2Call credit spread
Sell 2026-08-21 $78.00/$80.00 call spread
Sell OTM call spread to profit from IV decay and capped upside.
Mgmt: Close at 50% profit or if spot breaks above $67.
#3Iron condor
Sell 2026-08-21 $56.00/$55.00 put wing and $78.00/$80.00 call wing
Sell OTM put and call wings to capture premium in range-bound market.
Mgmt: Adjust wings if spot approaches support or resistance; close early due to liquidity. Liquidity warning: Liquidity constraints: short_put: Volume below 5.
!Negative dealer GEX -$16.8M suggests hedging pressure
!Spot 6.9% below max pain may induce pin action
!High vol regime with trending gamma increases tail risk