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HOOD

Robinhood Markets, Inc.Close $88.33EOD only
Max Pain
$82.00
Next expiry Jun 5, 2026
Expected Move
±$2.97
3.4% from close
Price Gap
-6.33
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
56
Middle-high premium
P/C OI
0.63
Slightly call-heavy
Consensus
8.5/10
Bullish tilt
Published snapshot: Jun 4, 2026 close
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Published Snapshot
Jun 4, 2026 close
HOOD Directional Report
Analysis based on market close June 5, 2026

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Outlook

HOOD is in a pinning regime with bullish flow and positive dealer gamma, supporting a drift toward $86 resistance. Key risk: gamma flip at $75 if tech selloff deepens.

Confidence:
9 / 10
Base 5 regime, +2 GEX/flow alignment, +1 positive gamma, +1 spot at MP, +0.5 VIX tailwind = 9.
Supports: Bullish flow, +$42.4M GEX, spot near MP, VIX above 20.
Conflicts: QQQ -4.8% tech selloff; IV compression risk; gamma flip at $75.
🟢GEX +$42.4M pinning at $82 MP; 0.6% from spot.
⚠️Gamma flip near $75 (19% down) poses tail risk.
📈Bullish flow and VIX above 20 favor premium capture.

Regime Classification

Vol Regime
High
IV elevated vs typical (VIX ~21.5, HOOD IV 2x+ historical range).
Gamma Regime
Pinning
GEX +$42.4M, pinning at $82 MP (spot $82.49, 0.6% away). Gamma flip near $75.
Flow Regime
Bullish
Net premium positive, call-heavy flow, bullish bias.
Spot vs Max Pain
At
Spot within 0.6% of $82 MP, pinning regime active.
Thesis duration: Multi-week — Pinning and dealer gamma extend beyond weekly expiry; price ranges indicate 2-week structure.

Price Range Forecast

Next 1 week
$75.67$89.27
Supported by bullish flow and MP pinning.
Next 2 weeks
$73.15$91.80
Range wider, gamma flip risk at $75 caps downside.

Key Levels

Max pain pins: $82 (2026-06-05); $83 (2026-06-12); $79 (2026-06-18)
EM guardrails: 1w $75.67/$89.27
Support: $82.00 · $75.00 · $73.15
Resistance: $86.00 · $90.00 · $91.80
Gamma flip: ~$75.00Approx — based on put OI concentration of 15,772 (9.1% below spot)
Structural: MP $82 (Jun5), $83 (Jun12), $79 (Jun18); support $82/$75/$73.15; resistance $86/$90/$91.8; gamma flip ~$75.

Dealer Positioning (GEX/DEX)

GEX: $+42.4M

DEX: +51.2M shares

Gamma flip: ~$75 (Approx — based on put OI concentration of 15,772 (9.1% below spot))

NTM gamma: GEX +$42.4M positive; gamma flip ~$75 (19% below spot); DEX +51.2M shares net long.

IV Analysis

IV vs VIX: HOOD IV rich vs VIX (21.5) indicating elevated vol premium; could compress if spot stabilizes.

Term structure: Backwardated, with largest open interest at June 5 weeklies, suggesting event-driven pinning.

Skew: Skew elevated, puts expensive; consider bear put spreads if break below $75, but current bullish lean favors call spreads.

Flow Analysis

Net premium: Net call premium of $28.7M with P/C vol ratio 0.41 indicates strong bullish flow.

Directional prints: 67 call 85 OTM 2026-07-10 — 1574 vol vs 150 OI (10.5x); likely bought for bullish Jul exposure. 69.9 call 90 OTM 2026-06-12 — 18126 vol vs 5339 OI (3.4x); aggressive call buying targeting upside. 69.1 call 86 OTM 2026-06-12 — 5959 vol vs 1184 OI (5.0x); strong call accumulation, bullish bet.

Unusual: 119.5 put 55 OTM 2026-06-12 — 16035 vol vs 1641 OI (9.8x); deep OTM put, cheap hedge or tail risk. 67 call 85 OTM 2026-07-10 — 1574 vol vs 150 OI (10.5x); unusual high relative volume, likely bullish. 25.4 call 82 ITM 2026-06-05 — 13267 vol vs 1457 OI (9.1x); expiring today, likely closing/rolling.

Risks & Catalysts

!Break below $75 triggers dealer flip selling.
!IV compression if tech recovery fails.
!QQQ -4.8% tech selloff broadens to HOOD.

Strategy Viability

StrategyEdgeBest SetupPrimary Risk
Bull call spreadModerate
Buy 2026-07-10 $80.00/$86.00 call spread
Why now: Defined-risk upside capture in pinning regime.
Max loss limited to debit; fails below $80.
Put credit spreadModerate
Sell 2026-07-10 $73.00/$72.00 put spread
Why now: High-probability credit capture below support.
Max loss if HOOD breaks below $73.
Bullish risk reversalModerate-Weak
Buy 2026-07-17 $85.00 call / sell 2026-07-17 $75.00 put
Why now: Beneficial for bullish drift with limited cost.
Unlimited downside if stock crashes below $75.

Top Plays

#1
Bull Call Spread
Buy 2026-07-10 $80.00/$86.00 call spread
Buy $80/$86 call spread for upside capture
Why this play: Best risk/reward for bullish pinning to $86
Debit: $2.50-$3.05
Max loss: $3.05
BE: $83.05
Mgmt: Exit near $86 or below $82
Defined risk exposure to upside
#2
Bullish Risk Reversal
Buy 2026-07-17 $85.00 call / sell 2026-07-17 $75.00 put
Buy call, sell put for leveraged long
Why this play: Unlimited upside at low cost for bullish drift
Debit: $2.16-$2.64
Max loss: $75.00
BE: $75.00
Mgmt: Roll or close below $75
Aggressive traders with margin
#3
Put Credit Spread
Sell 2026-07-10 $73.00/$72.00 put spread
Sell put spread below support
Why this play: High probability neutral-bullish income
Credit: $0.27-$0.34
Max loss: $0.66
BE: $72.66
Mgmt: Close early if price near $73
Income-focused traders

Watchlist Triggers

Entry Triggers
IFIF HOOD holds above $82 supportTHEN enter bull call spread: buy 2026-07-10 $80/$86 call spread
IFIF HOOD remains above $75 supportTHEN enter put credit spread: sell 2026-07-10 $73/$72 put spread
IFIF HOOD holds above $82THEN enter bullish risk reversal: buy 2026-07-17 $85 call / sell $75 put
Adjustment Triggers
ADJIF HOOD approaches $86 resistanceTHEN take partial profit on bull call spread
Exit Triggers
EXITIF HOOD breaks below $82THEN exit bull call spread
EXITIF HOOD breaks below $82THEN exit put credit spread
EXITIF HOOD breaks below $75 gamma flipTHEN exit risk reversal

Tactical Summary

HOOD in pinning regime with bullish flow, targeting $86 resistance. Gamma flip risk at $75. Recommended: bull call spread $80/$86. Alternatives: risk reversal or put credit spread. Invalidation for all: break below $82 support.
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