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MRVL

Marvell Technology, Inc.Close $279.70EOD only
Max Pain
$160.00
Next expiry Jun 18, 2026
Expected Move
±$30.78
11.0% from close
Price Gap
-119.70
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
93
High premium
P/C OI
1.10
Balanced positioning
Consensus
7.0/10
Bullish tilt
Published snapshot: Jun 12, 2026 close
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Published Snapshot
Jun 12, 2026 close
MRVL Directional Report
Analysis based on market close June 11, 2026

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Outlook

Bullish bias on strong dealer gamma and sector tailwinds, but spot far above MP warns of reversion. OPEX pinning supports near $255-$300. Confidence 7.5/10.

Confidence:
7.5 / 10
Base 5 +2 GEX/flow aligned +1 pinning +0.5 VIX -1 spot vs MP = 7.5
Supports: Dealer gamma $+36.5M; positive delta; SPY/QQQ rally; resistance $300
Conflicts: Mixed flow; spot above MP; vol high
🟢Strong dealer gamma pinning suggests limited downside near $255
⚠️Spot 10% above MP ($255) increases reversion risk
📈Sector tailwinds (QQQ +3.4%) support bullish bias

Regime Classification

Vol Regime
High
IV elevated vs typical range, reflecting event uncertainty ahead of OPEX
Gamma Regime
Pinning
Positive gamma $+36.5M from dealer positioning, pinning expected near $255-$300
Flow Regime
Mixed
Mixed net premium with no clear directional conviction
Spot vs Max Pain
Above
Spot above max pain ($255) supports bullish outlook but warns of mean reversion
Thesis duration: Event-specific — Upcoming weekly and monthly OPEX (June 12, 18, 26) with concentrated OI

Price Range Forecast

Next 2 days
$265.71$295.71
GEX pinning supports test of $295 resistance
Next 1 week
$245.28$316.13
OPEX pinning near $255-$300; avoid chasing extremes
Next 2 weeks
$232.33$329.08
Wider range $232-$329; no strong bias beyond OPEX

Key Levels

Max pain pins: $255 (2026-06-12); $150 (2026-06-18); $202 (2026-06-26)
EM guardrails: 2d $265.71/$295.71; 1w $245.28/$316.13
Support: $255.00 · $232.33
Resistance: $300.00 · $329.08
Structural: Support $255 (MP) / $232; Resistance $300 / $329; EM guardrails 2d $265-$295, 1w $245-$316

Dealer Positioning (GEX/DEX)

GEX: $+36.5M

DEX: +65.7M shares

Gamma flip: N/A

NTM gamma: Dealers long gamma $+36.5M and delta +65.7M shares, creating pinning dynamics favorable for buyers near support

IV Analysis

IV vs VIX: IV elevated vs VIX (19), implying event premium. Rich but justified by OPEX uncertainty.

Term structure: Front-end elevated, backwardation into next week's OPEX, then flattening

Skew: Put skew elevated; selling puts near $255 support may yield attractive premium

Flow Analysis

Net premium: Net premium positive ($208.8M) with put/call volume ratio 0.81 (call-biased) but OI ratio 1.10 (put-heavy), indicating active call buying.

Directional prints: 92.3 call 290 OTM 2026-06-12 — Vol 23,386, OI 6,215, vol/OI 3.8, IV 92.3%. Large call volume suggests bullish opening flow; likely bought. 89.3 call 280 ITM 2026-06-12 — Vol 8,497, OI 2,514, vol/OI 3.4, IV 89.3%. Significant call volume; interpreted as bullish buying.

Unusual: 120.4 put 235 OTM 2026-06-18 — Vol 10,948 vs OI 413, vol/OI 26.5, IV 120.4%. Extremely high volume relative to OI; suggests aggressive put buying or short put opening, bearish hedge. 109.7 call 272.5 ITM 2026-06-18 — Vol 2,943 vs OI 116, vol/OI 25.4, IV 109.7%. Very high vol/OI ratio; indicates aggressive call buying, bullish.

Risks & Catalysts

!Spot reversion to $255 max pain
!Gamma flip on large put selling below $255
!Broad market reversal after strong rally

Strategy Viability

StrategyEdgeBest SetupPrimary Risk
Bull call spreadModerate-Strong
Buy 2026-08-21 $300.00/$320.00 call spread
Why now: Bullish bias but cautious on reversion; bull call spread caps downside and provides upside exposure through earnings.
Spot reversion to max pain $255 could cause loss of premium; time decay works against spreads.
Put credit spreadModerate
Sell 2026-08-21 $250.00/$240.00 put spread
Why now: Put-heavy OI but call volume surge suggests support at $260; selling put spread above max pain $255 is attractive.
If spot breaks below $255, spread can go ITM quickly; gamma risk increases near expiration.
Call diagonalConditional
Sell 2026-06-26 $322.50 call / buy 2026-08-21 $310.00 call
Why now: IV elevated (100%+), near-term decay is rapid; back-month call retains gamma for earnings drift.
If stock moves sharply before near-term expiry, short call may cap gains; requires management.

Top Plays

#1
Bull Call Spread
Buy 2026-08-21 $300.00/$320.00 call spread
Buy 300/320 call spread for earnings drift while limiting downside to max loss.
Why this play: Best fit for bullish bias with reversion risk; defined risk and upside exposure through earnings.
Debit: $6.10-$7.45
Max loss: $7.45
BE: $307.45
Mgmt: Exit before earnings or at 50% max gain; stop if spot breaks $255.
Traders bullish but cautious of spot reversion to max pain.
#2
Put Credit Spread
Sell 2026-08-21 $250.00/$240.00 put spread
Sell 250/240 put spread to collect premium on expected support.
Why this play: Captures put-heavy OI support near $260; premium collection above max pain $255.
Credit: $4.03-$4.92
Max loss: $5.08
BE: $245.08
Mgmt: Buy back at 50% max profit; roll if spot nears invalidation $255.
Income-focused traders expecting sideways to bullish bias.
#3
Call Diagonal
Sell 2026-06-26 $322.50 call / buy 2026-08-21 $310.00 call
Sell near-term 322.5 call, buy back-month 310 call to benefit from time decay and upside.
Why this play: Exploits high IV (100%+) and rapid near-term decay, while keeping back-month gamma for drift.
Debit: $26.24-$32.07
Max loss: $32.07
BE: Path-dependent
Mgmt: Adjust if near-term short tested; close before expiration.
Volatility sellers with bullish outlook on longer timeframe.

Watchlist Triggers

Entry Triggers
IFIf spot holds above $255 support and breaks above $300 resistance, thenBuy 2026-08-21 $300.00/$320.00 call spread.
IFIf spot trades near $255 and bounces, thenSell 2026-08-21 $250.00/$240.00 put spread.
Adjustment Triggers
ADJIf spot approaches $322.5 near-term short call strike, thenRoll the short 322.5 call up to a higher strike to reduce risk.
Exit Triggers
EXITIf spot breaks below $255 invalidation level, thenClose all bullish positions (bull call spread, put credit spread, call diagonal).

Tactical Summary

Bullish bias with reversion risk above max pain $255. Key support $255, resistance $300/$329. Enter bull call spread on breakout above $300 or put credit spread on bounce at $255. Adjust diagonal if short call tested. Exit all if spot closes below $255.
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