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MRVL

Marvell Technology, Inc.Close $276.70EOD only
Max Pain
$295.00
Next expiry Jun 26, 2026
Expected Move
±$20.08
7.3% from close
Price Gap
+18.30
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
32
Middle-high premium
P/C OI
1.14
Slightly put-heavy
Consensus
6.0/10
Bullish tilt
Published snapshot: Jun 24, 2026 close
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Published Snapshot
Jun 24, 2026 close
MRVL Directional Report
Analysis based on market close June 25, 2026

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Outlook

Bullish directional bias into 2026-06-26 expiration. Dealer long gamma (+$7.9M GEX, +50.9M DEX) and bullish flow pin toward $290 max pain. Spot below MP supports upward drift to resistance $290-$294.54 within 2 days. High vol adds premium risk but gamma pinning favors upside.

Confidence:
8 / 10
Base 5; +2 GEX/flow alignment; +1 positive gamma pinning; -0.5 spot 3% below MP; +0.5 VIX near 19 supports elevated vol regime.
Supports: Bullish flow, positive dealer gamma, pinning to $290 MP, nearby resistance $290-$294.54.
Conflicts: Spot below MP, high vol could trigger swift moves, risk of gamma flip below $259.14 support.
📈Bullish flow +$7.9M GEX pin toward $290.
📅Expiration event 2026-06-26: gamma squeeze potential.
⚠️VIX 19 – high vol amplifies moves, manage tail risk.

Regime Classification

Vol Regime
High
High vol (VIX 19). IV likely elevated relative to historical, reflecting event risk and broad market uncertainty.
Gamma Regime
Pinning
Gamma pinning: $7.9M positive GEX with long gamma dealers, strong magnetic effect near $290 MP. No flip within 30% below spot.
Flow Regime
Bullish
Bullish: net positive premium flow, aggressive call buying indicated by positive DEX and GEX.
Spot vs Max Pain
Below
Spot below $290 MP by ~3%, typical for pre-expiration drift upward toward the heavy open interest.
Thesis duration: Event-specific — Primary catalyst is 2026-06-26 monthly expiration; pinning dynamics dominate near-term price action.

Price Range Forecast

Next 2 days
$267.99$294.54
Expected drift to $290-$294.54 resistance.
Next 1 week
$250.31$312.21
Post-expiration, may pull back toward $259.14 support.
Next 2 weeks
$259.14$303.39
Range $259.14-$303.39; direction uncertain without new catalyst.

Key Levels

Max pain pins: $290 (2026-06-26); $275 (2026-07-02); $285 (2026-07-10)
EM guardrails: 2d $267.99/$294.54; 1w $250.31/$312.21
Support: $259.14
Resistance: $290.00 · $300.00 · $303.39
Structural: Support $259.14 (gamma flip risk). Resistance $290 (MP), $300 (call wall), $303.39 (range high).

Dealer Positioning (GEX/DEX)

GEX: $+7.9M

DEX: +50.9M shares

Gamma flip: N/A

NTM gamma: +$7.9M GEX, +50.9M DEX shares. Dealers long gamma; pinning dynamics to $290.

IV Analysis

IV vs VIX: Ticker IV is likely elevated vs VIX 19 due to event volatility; rich premium for expiration plays.

Term structure: Front-end elevated (expiration IV high) with backwardation post-expiry; possible kink at monthly op-ex.

Skew: Put skew steep as downside protection bid; consider call spreads to capture upside gamma.

Flow Analysis

Net premium: Net premium +$42.98M with call-heavy volume (P/C vol 0.76) outweighing slightly put-heavy OI (1.17), indicating aggressive call buying.

Directional prints: 85.6 call 275 ITM 2026-06-26 — Vol 2268 vs OI 603 (3.8x); aggressive call buying, likely opened for upside. 91 call 300 OTM 2026-07-10 — Vol 2353 vs OI 812 (2.9x); strong call accumulation, bullish positioning. 93.2 call 290 OTM 2026-07-02 — Vol 1909 vs OI 705 (2.7x); notable call buying, directional upside bet.

Unusual: 119.1 put 217.5 OTM 2026-07-02 — Vol 794 vs OI 163 (4.9x); extreme vol/OI; deep OTM put may be hedging or speculative downside. 86.5 put 230 OTM 2027-03-19 — Vol 801 vs OI 182 (4.4x); ITM put with high relative volume; likely bought for downside protection or bearish bet. 84.4 call 277.5 ITM 2026-06-26 — Vol 931 vs OI 227 (4.1x); high vol/OI OTM call; aggressive bullish bet, likely bought.

Risks & Catalysts

!Break below $259.14 support could trigger gamma flip and rapid decline.
!High vol regime may cause overshoots beyond range bounds.
!Expiration pin failure: spot closes away from MP, reversing gamma positioning.
!Broad market sell-off (SPY/QQQ) could overwhelm stock-specific bullish setup.

Strategy Viability

StrategyEdgeBest SetupPrimary Risk
Bull call spreadModerate-Strong
Buy 2026-07-10 $280.00/$300.00 call spread
Why now: High call volume and gamma pinning favor upside; defined-risk spread captures move with manageable cost.
Max loss if spot falls below long strike; high IV inflates premium.
Put credit spreadModerate
Sell 2026-07-10 $270.00/$260.00 put spread
Why now: Dealer gamma and call flow imply downside protection; selling OTM puts harvests elevated IV with defined risk.
Short strike assignment if spot falls below $270; max loss on spread width.
Bullish risk reversalModerate-Strong
Buy 2026-07-10 $290.00 call / sell 2026-07-10 $260.00 put
Why now: Call buying flow and positive dealer gamma favor upside; risk reversal provides cheap leveraged upside with defined short put risk.
Unlimited upside participation but downside risk to short put strike; margin requirement.

Top Plays

#1
Bull Call Spread
Buy 2026-07-10 $280.00/$300.00 call spread
Buy $280 call, sell $300 call to profit from expected rise toward $290-$294.54 within days.
Why this play: Best aligns with bullish gamma pinning and aggressive call flow; defined risk captures upside to $300 with manageable cost.
Debit: $7.74-$9.46
Max loss: $9.46
BE: $289.46
Mgmt: Exit if spot breaks below $259.14; take profit near $294 or at 50% max gain.
Traders seeking defined-risk bullish exposure with high probability of success.
#2
Put Credit Spread
Sell 2026-07-10 $270.00/$260.00 put spread
Sell $270 put, buy $260 put to collect premium from time decay and bullish support.
Why this play: Capitalizes on elevated IV and bullish bias; defined risk with high win rate if spot stays above $270.
Credit: $3.31-$4.04
Max loss: $5.96
BE: $265.96
Mgmt: Close at 50% max profit or if spot approaches $270; stop loss if below $259.14.
Income-oriented traders comfortable with moderate upside risk.
#3
Bullish Risk Reversal
Buy 2026-07-10 $290.00 call / sell 2026-07-10 $260.00 put
Buy $290 call, sell $260 put to gain cheap upside exposure while funding with short put.
Why this play: Leveraged upside play with unlimited profit potential but significant downside risk; suitable only for aggressive traders.
Debit: $4.95-$6.05
Max loss: $260.00
BE: $260.00
Mgmt: Monitor closely; roll or close short put if spot nears $260; take profit on call at target.
Aggressive traders with strong bullish conviction and willingness to assume assignment risk.

Watchlist Triggers

Entry Triggers
IFIf MRVL holds above $259.14 and breaks above $280, then enter bull call spread (buy $280 call, sell $300 call) within 2 days.Enter bull call spread (buy 2026-07-10 $280/$300 call spread).
IFIf MRVL holds above $270 and IV remains elevated, then sell put credit spread (sell $270 put, buy $260 put) for income.Enter put credit spread (sell 2026-07-10 $270/$260 put spread).
IFIf MRVL breaks above $290 with strong volume, then enter bullish risk reversal (buy $290 call, sell $260 put) for leveraged upside.Enter bullish risk reversal (buy 2026-07-10 $290 call, sell 2026-07-10 $260 put).
Adjustment Triggers
ADJIf MRVL approaches $270, then close put credit spread to protect gains.Close put credit spread at 50% max profit or if spot nears $270.
Exit Triggers
EXITIf MRVL closes below $259.14, then exit all bullish positions to avoid gamma flip downside.Close all open bullish positions immediately.
EXITIf MRVL reaches $294 within 2 days, then take profit on bull call spread (50% max gain or near target).Close bull call spread for partial or full profit.

Tactical Summary

Bullish bias with dealer gamma pinning toward $290 MP. Prefer bull call spread or put credit spread for defined risk; risk reversal for aggressive upside. Key support $259.14, resistance $290/$300/$303.39. Exit if support breaks. Manage IV and expiration risk.
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