Term structure: Steep contango from 0DTE to 2DTE, then flat to slightly upward
Spot vs MP: Below
GEX regime: Trending ($-2.2M)
OI concentrations: Max pain pins: $380 (0DTE), $382 (2DTE), $390 (4DTE). Call OI wall $450-$525
#1Put credit spread
Sell 2026-08-21 $345.00/$330.00 put spread
Sell $345/$330 put spread to collect premium from elevated IV, limited downside.
Mgmt: Exit at 50% max gain or if MSFT breaks below $346.64.
#2Put diagonal
Sell 2026-07-17 $355.00 put / buy 2026-08-21 $345.00 put
Sell near-term put, buy later put to profit from time decay and volatility skew.
Mgmt: Roll short put if tested; manage pin risk near $380.
#3Call diagonal
Sell 2026-07-17 $385.00 call / buy 2026-09-18 $380.00 call
Sell near-term call, buy later call to collect premium with upside hedge.
Mgmt: Close if MSFT approaches $390; adjust strikes if necessary.
!Negative dealer gamma ($-2.2M) amplifies spot moves
!Spot ~3.3% below max pain $380, potential mean reversion
!Confidence base 7.5 but spot below max pain