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IREN

IREN LIMITEDClose $50.30EOD only
Max Pain
$58.00
Next expiry Jun 26, 2026
Expected Move
±$4.09
8.1% from close
Price Gap
+7.70
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
26
Middle-high premium
P/C OI
0.93
Balanced positioning
Consensus
7.0/10
Bearish tilt
Published snapshot: Jun 24, 2026 close
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Published Snapshot
Jun 24, 2026 close
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Analysis based on market close June 25, 2026
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Outlook

Bearish bias 2w given bearish GEX/flow and spot below MP, but high vol and wide range add uncertainty. Target lower end near $42-39.

Confidence:
6.5 / 10
Base 5 +2 GEX/flow aligned -1 spot far from MP +0.5 VIX 19 → 6.5.
Supports: Bearish GEX -$37.7M, dealer short gamma, bearish flow, spot below key levels.
Conflicts: High vol, wide 2d range $45-50, negative gamma may flip at $42.
🐻GEX -$37.7M, strong bearish gamma pressure.
⚠️Spot 16% below MP $57, potential pin or drift lower.
📉Flow bearish, puts dominate call premium.
🔄Gamma flip near $42, may accelerate move.

Regime Classification

Vol Regime
High
IV high vs recent, VIX ~19 supports elevated vol.
Gamma Regime
Trending
Short gamma (-$37.7M), trending as spot below flip $42.
Flow Regime
Bearish
Bearish net premium, puts heavy.
Spot vs Max Pain
Below
Spot ~$48, well below max pain $57, bearish skew.
Thesis duration: Multi-week — Structural bearish positioning with slow decay; event risk from below-MP drift.

Price Range Forecast

Next 2 days
$45.35$50.14
Test $45 support likely; resistance $50.14.
Next 1 week
$42.19$53.29
Drift toward $42 gamma flip if pressure continues.
Next 2 weeks
$39.87$55.62
Target $39-40 if negative gamma accelerates.

Key Levels

Max pain pins: $57 (2026-06-26); $54 (2026-07-02); $57 (2026-07-10)
EM guardrails: 2d $45.35/$50.14; 1w $42.19/$53.29
Support: $45.00 · $43.00 · $39.87
Resistance: $50.00 · $55.62
Gamma flip: ~$42.00 — Approx — based on put OI concentration of 40,470 (12.0% below spot)
Structural: Max pain $57 (Jun26/Jul2/Jul10). Gamma flip ~$42. Support $45, $43, $39.87. Resistance $50, $55.62.

Dealer Positioning (GEX/DEX)

GEX: $-37.7M

DEX: +63.6M shares

Gamma flip: ~$42 (Approx — based on put OI concentration of 40,470 (12.0% below spot))

NTM gamma: GEX -$37.7M, short gamma. Flip ~$42 (put OI concentration). DEX +63.6M shares (long delta).

IV Analysis

IV vs VIX: IREN IV rich vs VIX, indicating event premium and bearish flow.

Term structure: Steep with event kinks at weekly expiries; near-term vol higher.

Skew: Put skew elevated; consider put spreads or bear call spreads to capture decay.

Flow Analysis

Net premium: Net bearish $39.1M, put/call vol 2.13, aggressive put buying.

Directional prints: 109.3 put 41 OTM 2026-07-17 — 44.1x OI, likely bought put, bearish. 87.2 put 47.5 OTM 2026-06-26 — 19.5x OI, likely bought put, bearish.

Unusual: 115.8 put 34 OTM 2026-08-21 — 10.5x OI, long-dated put, likely bought, bearish. 95.9 call 50 OTM 2026-07-02 — 8.0x OI call in bearish flow, likely sold (bearish) or bought as hedge.

Risks & Catalysts

!Gamma flip near $42 may cause sharp reversal if spot reaches it.
!High vol adds whipsaw risk.
!DEX long delta may buffer selloffs.
!Wide ranges reduce directional certainty.

Strategy Viability

StrategyEdgeBest SetupPrimary Risk
Bear put spreadModerate
Buy 2026-07-17 $45.00/$43.00 put spread
Why now: Defined-risk bear put spread profits from decline with limited risk.
Max loss limited to debit paid; whipsaw risk due to high vol.
Long putModerate-Strong
Buy 2026-09-18 $42.00 put
Why now: Direct bearish convexity with limited upfront risk; high vol supports premium expansion on downside.
Theta decay if move delayed; high IV may overprice premium.
Bear put spreadModerate
Buy 2026-09-18 $45.00/$42.00 put spread
Why now: Limited risk with lower cost than long put; strikes align with target range.
Max profit capped at 2 points; requires precise move.
Call credit spreadModerate
Sell 2026-09-18 $60.00/$65.00 call spread
Why now: High call IV; selling premium aligns with bearish bias; defined risk.
Upside risk if spot rallies above 55.
Bearish risk reversalModerate-Weak
Buy 2026-09-18 $42.00 put / sell 2026-09-18 $65.00 call
Why now: Low-cost bearish position with unlimited upside risk on call; suitable for high conviction.
Short call exposes to unlimited loss if spot rallies.

Top Plays

#1
Defined Risk Bear Put Spread
Buy 2026-07-17 $45.00/$43.00 put spread
Buy $45/$43 put spread exp 7/17; profits if IREN falls below $45, max profit $1.17 at $43.
Why this play: Aligns with 2-week bearish bias, defined risk, low cost, near-money strikes.
Debit: $0.68-$0.83
Max loss: $0.83
BE: $44.17
Mgmt: Exit at 50% of max gain or if spot holds above $50 invalidation.
Traders seeking limited-risk short-term bearish exposure with high probability zone.
#2
Call Credit Spread
Sell 2026-09-18 $60.00/$65.00 call spread
Sell $60/$65 call spread exp 9/18; collects $1.21 credit; max loss $3.79.
Why this play: High IV on calls; selling premium benefits from bearish bias with defined risk.
Credit: $0.99-$1.21
Max loss: $3.79
BE: $61.21
Mgmt: Close at 50% max profit or if spot breaks $55.
Traders expecting IREN to stay below $60 with low volatility spike risk.
#3
Long Put Convexity
Buy 2026-09-18 $42.00 put
Buy $42 put exp 9/18; cost $7.26; unlimited upside to downside.
Why this play: Direct bearish bet with high convexity; benefits from volatility expansion.
Debit: $5.94-$7.26
Max loss: $7.26
BE: $34.74
Mgmt: Reduce size if spot climbs above $50; target $30-$35.
Aggressive traders with high conviction for sharp drop.

Watchlist Triggers

Entry Triggers
IFIREN spot closes below $45 on daily timeframe. → Buy 2026-07-17 $45/$43 bear put spread for $0.68-$0.83.
IFSpot rebounds to $50 but fails to break above intraday. → Sell 2026-09-18 $60/$65 call spread for $0.99-$1.21 credit.
Adjustment Triggers
ADJSpot closes above $50 invalidation level. → Exit all bearish positions (bear put spread, call credit spread).
Exit Triggers
EXITSpot reaches $42 gamma flip level. → Close bear put spread for max profit near $1.17.

Tactical Summary

Bearish bias next 2 weeks targeting $42-39. Use defined-risk bear put spread on $45 break. If spot holds $50, sell call spread. Manage risk; exit if above $50.
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