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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 12, 2026
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Outlook

Bullish bias supported by strong bullish flow and dealer long gamma pinning. Spot above $255 max pain but GEX positive. High vol regime adds risk. Target 1w range top $310, 2w $326.

Confidence:
8 / 10
Base 5 +2 GEX/flow alignment +1 GEX pinning -1 spot distance +1 VIX 18 gives 8/10.
Supports: Bullish flow, dealer long gamma (+65.8M shares), positive GEX ($24.5M), VIX moderate
Conflicts: Spot far from $255 max pain, high vol may recede, gamma flip $235 below
🐂Dealer long gamma $24.5M and dex +65.8M shares pin prices
⚠️Spot ~10% above max pain $255, resistance near $300-$310
📈VIX 18 supports elevated IV environment

Regime Classification

Vol Regime
High
IV is high relative to typical range, likely due to upcoming events or earnings uncertainty. Elevated vol supports premium but increases risk of reversal.
Gamma Regime
Pinning
Dealer gamma is strongly positive ($24.5M), indicating pinning near current levels. Gamma flip at $235 poses risk if spot drops.
Flow Regime
Bullish
Flow is bullish with net premium positive. Call buying dominates, indicating upside expectation.
Spot vs Max Pain
Above
Spot is above max pain $255 for 6/12 expiry, suggesting resistance. Distance of ~10% creates potential for mean reversion.
Thesis duration: Multi-week — Extended range levels and multiple max pain pins suggest multi-week thesis.

Price Range Forecast

Next 1 week
$248.93$310.48
Upside supported, resistance at $310
Next 2 weeks
$233.75$325.65
Extended target $326, support at $234

Key Levels

Max pain pins: $255 (2026-06-12); $160 (2026-06-18); $210 (2026-06-26)
EM guardrails: 1w $248.93/$310.48
Support: $255.00 · $233.75
Resistance: $300.00 · $325.65
Gamma flip: ~$235.00 — Approx — based on put OI concentration of 10,407 (16.0% below spot)
Structural: Support: $255 (6/12 MP), $233.75 (2w low). Resistance: $300 (near term), $310 (1w high), $325.65 (2w high). Gamma flip ~$235.

Dealer Positioning (GEX/DEX)

GEX: $+24.5M

DEX: +65.8M shares

Gamma flip: ~$235 (Approx — based on put OI concentration of 10,407 (16.0% below spot))

NTM gamma: Dealers net long gamma $24.5M with positive dex 65.8M shares. Gamma flip at $235 from put OI. Strong pinning near spot (~$280).

IV Analysis

IV vs VIX: IV elevated vs VIX 17.68, indicating rich premium.

Term structure: Not provided, but typical contango in high vol environment.

Skew: Call skew evident; put spreads below $255 may be attractive.

Flow Analysis

Net premium: Net premium $232M positive, P/C volume ratio 0.59 (calls dominate), bullish flow.

Directional prints: 102 call 330 OTM 2026-06-18 — Vol/OI 11.0, high relative vol; likely opening of bullish calls, bought; preferred read: bullish opening. 23 call 282.5 OTM 2026-06-12 — Vol/OI 9.2, aggressive call buying near spot; bought likely for upside; preferred read: bullish momentum.

Unusual: 180.3 put 160 OTM 2026-06-18 — Vol/OI 5.9, deep OTM put with huge volume; likely opening of speculative puts or hedging; preferred read: unusual put activity. 101 put 265 OTM 2026-06-18 — Vol/OI 5.7, elevated put volume; possible opening of bearish bets; preferred read: bearish flow. 104.3 call 345 OTM 2026-06-18 — Vol/OI 7.1, high IV call; likely opening of bullish far OTM calls; preferred read: speculative bullish.

Risks & Catalysts

!Spot drops below gamma flip $235 triggering dealer hedges
!High vol recedes, contracting premium
!Max pain pinning fails, spot reverses to $255
!Broader market selloff (QQQ positive but still risk)

Strategy Viability

StrategyEdgeBest SetupPrimary Risk
Bull call spreadStrong
Buy 2026-07-17 $270.00/$300.00 call spread
Why now: Bullish flow and dealer gamma support near-term rally; debit spread limits cost.
Max loss is net debit; time decay hurts if move delayed.
Bullish risk reversalModerate
Buy 2026-07-10 $292.50 call / sell 2026-07-10 $230.00 put
Why now: Strong call flow and OTM put premium capture; high IV benefits short put.
Short put obligates stock purchase at strike if spot drops below. Liquidity constraints: long_call: Volume below 5.
Call calendarModerate
Sell 2026-07-02 $300.00 call / buy 2026-08-21 $300.00 call
Why now: High IV environment with steep term structure; calendar benefits from vol decline near-term.
Loss if spot moves against long call; max loss is net debit.

Top Plays

#1
Bull Call Spread
Buy 2026-07-17 $270.00/$300.00 call spread
Buy $270/$300 call spread expiring Jul 17, betting on rally to $310-$326 within weeks.
Why this play: Limits cost and risk while capturing bullish gamma support; liquidity strong.
Debit: $11.29-$13.80
Max loss: $13.80
BE: $283.80
Mgmt: Exit if spot breaks $255; take profit if spot nears $300 before expiry.
Traders seeking defined-risk bullish exposure with moderate capital.
#2
Call Calendar
Sell 2026-07-02 $300.00 call / buy 2026-08-21 $300.00 call
Sell Jul 2 $300 call, buy Aug 21 $300 call, aiming to profit from vol compression.
Why this play: Exploits high IV term structure; benefits if near-term vol declines while longer-dated remains.
Debit: $20.70-$25.30
Max loss: $25.30
BE: Path-dependent
Mgmt: Monitor vol; close if spot moves below $255 or above $310 early.
Traders comfortable with vol dynamics and neutral-to-bullish outlook.
#3
Bullish Risk Reversal
Buy 2026-07-10 $292.50 call / sell 2026-07-10 $230.00 put
Buy Jul 10 $292.50 call, sell Jul 10 $230 put, betting on upside with put sale financing.
Why this play: High IV supports short put premium; unlimited upside but carries large loss risk.
Debit: $14.87-$18.18
Max loss: $230.00
BE: $230.00
Mgmt: Roll put or cover if spot drops near $255; take profit on call at $310. Liquidity warning: Liquidity constraints: long_call: Volume below 5.
Aggressive traders willing to risk large downside for no upfront cost.

Watchlist Triggers

Entry Triggers
IFSpot > 255 and bullish momentum → Buy $270/$300 call spread (Jul 17) debit 11.29-13.80
IFSpot 255-300 and IV steep → Sell Jul2 $300C / buy Aug21 $300C calendar credit 20.70-25.30
Exit Triggers
EXITSpot breaks below 255 → Close bull call spread
EXITSpot reaches 300 → Take profit on bull call spread
EXITSpot < 255 or > 310 → Close call calendar

Tactical Summary

Bullish bias; support $255, resistance $300-$326. High vol favors bull call spread or calendar. Key risk: spot below $255 triggers dealer hedges. Earnings Aug 27.
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