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IREN

IREN LIMITEDClose $47.74EOD only
Max Pain
$57.00
Next expiry Jun 26, 2026
Expected Move
±$2.40
5.0% from close
Price Gap
+9.26
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
21
Low premium
P/C OI
0.96
Balanced positioning
Consensus
7.0/10
Bearish tilt
Published snapshot: Jun 25, 2026 close
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Published Snapshot
Jun 25, 2026 close
IREN Directional Report
Analysis based on market close June 26, 2026

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Outlook

Bearish bias: dealer flow negative, spot below max pain, high vol. Expect downside to 43-42 support within 1-2 weeks; resistance 50-51 caps.

Confidence:
6.5 / 10
Base 5; GEX/flow strongly aligned +2; spot 10.9% from MP -1; VIX 18 +0.5 = 6.5.
Supports: Bearish flow, high vol, below MP, dealer gamma trending.
Conflicts: Spot below MP may pin; VIX not extreme; crypto correlation.
📉Bearish flow dominates, puts outpacing calls.
High vol amplifies directional moves.
🔻Spot below $53 max pain, pressure lower.

Regime Classification

Vol Regime
High
Vol High; IV likely elevated vs VIX 18.4, amplifying moves.
Gamma Regime
Trending
Gamma Trending (negative dealer gamma), momentum-driven moves possible.
Flow Regime
Bearish
Flow Bearish; net premium negative, puts dominate.
Spot vs Max Pain
Below
Spot Below max pain $53, suggesting downside hedging pressure.
Thesis duration: Multi-week — Bearish flow, high vol, and spot below gamma levels support multi-week downside.

Price Range Forecast

Next 1 week
$42.00$52.41
Downside to 42 support; resistance 52.41.
Next 2 weeks
$43.41$51.01
Range 43.41-51.01; bias lower, gamma flip at 42.

Key Levels

Max pain pins: $53 (2026-06-26); $52 (2026-07-02); $57 (2026-07-10)
EM guardrails: 1w $42.00/$52.41
Support: $43.41 · $43.00
Resistance: $50.00 · $51.01
Gamma flip: ~$42.00Approx — based on put OI concentration of 42,791 (11.0% below spot)
Structural: Max pain $53 (26-Jun), $52 (2-Jul), $57 (10-Jul); EM 1w $42/$52.41; support 43.41, 43; resistance 50, 51.01; gamma flip ~$42.

Dealer Positioning (GEX/DEX)

GEX: $-48.3M

DEX: +64.7M shares

Gamma flip: ~$42 (Approx — based on put OI concentration of 42,791 (11.0% below spot))

NTM gamma: GEX -$48.3M, DEX +64.7M shares; gamma flip ~$42 (42.8K put OI).

IV Analysis

IV vs VIX: IV rich vs VIX 18.4, options expensive.

Term structure: Contango but steep front end due to high vol.

Skew: Put skew elevated; consider bearish put spreads or vol sell.

Flow Analysis

Net premium: Net premium -$27.4M, put/call vol ratio 2.83, strong bearish flow.

Directional prints: 113 put 39 OTM 2026-07-17 — Vol/OI 19.7, heavy put buying, likely bearish.

Unusual: 30.7 call 47.5 OTM 2026-06-26 — Vol/OI 30.1, expiring today, low premium, likely speculative bought. 113 put 39 OTM 2026-07-17 — Vol/OI 19.7, high IV, heavy put buying for downside. 95.5 call 53 OTM 2026-07-02 — Vol/OI 12.1, high IV, likely sold (call overwriting).

Risks & Catalysts

!Crypto rally could reverse bearish flow.
!Vol collapse if market calms.
!Pinning to max pain at $53.
!Breakout above $51 invalidates thesis.

Strategy Viability

StrategyEdgeBest SetupPrimary Risk
Bear put spreadModerate-Strong
Buy 2026-07-02 $45.00/$43.00 put spread
Why now: Dealer flow negative, put/call vol ratio 2.83, heavy put buying; defined-risk bearish play with high vol environment.
If crypto rallies or spot pins above 50, spread loses value; vol collapse may compress premiums.
Long putModerate
Buy 2026-07-02 $45.00 put
Why now: Unusual put buying (strike 39) and net premium -27.4M signal bearish positioning; long put captures gamma if selloff accelerates.
Time decay if spot stays above 50; theta accelerates as earnings approach; IV collapse may hurt.
Put credit spreadModerate
Sell 2026-07-02 $42.00/$41.00 put spread
Why now: High IV allows attractive premium; bearish flow supports put leg; defined risk suits current uncertainty.
If spot remains above short strike, spread expires worthless; theta decay accelerates near expiry.

Top Plays

#1
Bear Put Spread
Buy 2026-07-02 $45.00/$43.00 put spread
Buy $45/$43 put spread for July 2, capturing downside with limited loss
Why this play: Best match for bearish thesis with defined risk and high vol environment
Debit: $0.54-$0.67
Max loss: $0.67
BE: $44.33
Mgmt: Hold to expiration or close at 50% profit; exit if stock breaks $50
Traders seeking defined-risk bearish exposure
#2
Long Put
Buy 2026-07-02 $45.00 put
Buy $45 put for July 2, benefits from accelerated downside
Why this play: Captures gamma in selloff; aligns with heavy put buying
Debit: $1.54-$1.89
Max loss: $1.89
BE: $43.11
Mgmt: Stop loss at $1.00 premium; take profit at $43
Aggressive traders seeking max upside
#3
Put Credit Spread
Sell 2026-07-02 $42.00/$41.00 put spread
Sell $42/$41 put spread for July 2, earns premium with defined risk
Why this play: Premium collection in high IV; bearish but limited profit
Credit: $0.18-$0.21
Max loss: $0.79
BE: $41.79
Mgmt: Exit at 50% max gain; stop loss if stock drops below $43.40
Income-focused traders

Watchlist Triggers

Entry Triggers
IFPrice breaks below $43.41 supportEnter bear put spread: buy $45/$43 put spread Jul2
IFPrice rallies to $50 resistance and failsEnter long put: buy $45 put Jul2
Exit Triggers
EXITPrice closes above $43.41 or spread hits $1.00Close bear put spread

Tactical Summary

Bearish bias from negative dealer flow and high vol. Key support $43.41/$43, resistance $50/$51.01. Prefer bear put spread on breakdown below support, or long put on failed rally. Manage defined risk; exit on invalidation.
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