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NFLX

Netflix, Inc.Close $81.56EOD only
Max Pain
$84.00
Next expiry Jun 5, 2026
Expected Move
±$1.27
1.6% from close
Price Gap
+2.44
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
41
Middle-high premium
P/C OI
0.78
Slightly call-heavy
Consensus
5.5/10
Neutral tilt
Published snapshot: Jun 4, 2026 close
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Published Snapshot
Jun 4, 2026 close
NFLX Directional Report
Analysis based on market close June 5, 2026

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Outlook

Bearish bias due to negative dealer gamma and tech selloff, but pinned to $83 max pain limits near-term downside. Elevated VIX supports premium selling but risks break below support.

Confidence:
5.5 / 10
Base 5; GEX/flow contradict -1; spot near MP +1; VIX high +0.5.
Supports: Bullish flow, spot at max pain, elevated VIX.
Conflicts: Negative gamma, trending regime, broad tech selloff.
⚠️Negative gamma -$59M amplifies moves; flip at $75.
📌Spot pinned to $83 max pain for weekly expiry.
📈VIX>21 signals fear; IV rich vs VIX.

Regime Classification

Vol Regime
High
IV elevated vs HV; vol High due to tech selloff put demand.
Gamma Regime
Trending
Neg gamma -$59M; flip at $75 (8.7% below spot).
Flow Regime
Bullish
Bullish per flow but mixed: call buying vs put OI at $75.
Spot vs Max Pain
At
Spot at $83, exactly at max pain (2026-06-05).
Thesis duration: Event-specific — Spot pinned to weekly max pain; negative gamma & high vol suggest near-term break.

Price Range Forecast

Next 1 week
$79.31$85.06
Test support 79.31; negative gamma & tech weakness.
Next 2 weeks
$78.32$86.05
Break below 79.31 opens 78.32; macro headwinds.

Key Levels

Max pain pins: $83 (2026-06-05); $85 (2026-06-12); $90 (2026-06-18)
EM guardrails: 1w $79.31/$85.06
Support: $78.32 · $75.00
Resistance: $83.00 · $86.05 · $90.00
Gamma flip: ~$75.00Approx — based on put OI concentration of 66,733 (8.7% below spot)
Structural: Support 78.32, 75.00 (gamma flip); resistance 83.00 (MP), 86.05, 90.00. EM guardrails 79.31/85.06.

Dealer Positioning (GEX/DEX)

GEX: $-59.2M

DEX: +132.4M shares

Gamma flip: ~$75 (Approx — based on put OI concentration of 66,733 (8.7% below spot))

NTM gamma: GEX -$59M, DEX +132M shares; flip $75 (put OI). Negative gamma amplifies selloff below $83.

IV Analysis

IV vs VIX: IV rich vs VIX (21.5); elevated due to tech stress and put demand.

Term structure: Front-end elevated; kinks at weekly expirations (83, 85, 90 pins).

Skew: Put skew steep; consider call spreads for bounce if spot holds $83.

Flow Analysis

Net premium: Net call premium $9.68M, P/C vol ratio 0.38, bullish bias.

Directional prints: 14.6 call 82 ITM 2026-06-05 — Vol 40K vs OI 9K (4.4x), 0DTE call buying. Preferred read: aggressive bullish. 30.5 call 84 OTM 2026-06-12 — Vol 17.9K vs OI 4.6K (3.9x), opening of OTM calls. Bought. Bullish. 47.5 call 74 ITM 2026-09-18 — Vol 1K vs OI 260 (3.9x), ITM call buying. Bullish conviction.

Unusual: 31.1 call 85 OTM 2026-07-10 — Vol 2.6K vs OI 359 (7.2x), extreme vol/OI. Opening. Bullish high-leverage. 31.2 call 86 OTM 2026-07-10 — Vol 2.5K vs OI 368 (6.7x). Opening. Bullish. 15.6 put 81 OTM 2026-06-05 — Vol 17.9K vs OI 4.3K (4.1x) on 0DTE put. Could be hedging or sold. Watch.

Risks & Catalysts

!Break below $75 gamma flip accelerates selloff.
!Bullish catalyst (e.g., earnings) contradicts negative gamma.
!Macro selloff deepens, VIX spikes above 25.
!Spot fails to hold $83, triggering dealer hedging.

Strategy Viability

StrategyEdgeBest SetupPrimary Risk
Bear put spreadModerate
Buy 2026-07-17 $80.00/$75.00 put spread
Why now: Negative gamma & selloff support puts; max pin near $83 caps near-term. Spread limits premium risk.
Break below $75 flips gamma; IV contraction after earnings.
Long putModerate-Weak
Buy 2026-07-17 $80.00 put
Why now: Negative conviction and dealer gamma favor downside puts; earnings IV expansion potential.
Time decay if no move; IV crush after earnings.

Top Plays

#1
Bear Put Spread
Buy 2026-07-17 $80.00/$75.00 put spread
Short put spread capitalizes on bearish thesis with defined risk.
Why this play: Limits premium risk while profiting from downside bias; aligns with negative dealer gamma and max pin near $83.
Debit: $1.48-$1.81
Max loss: $1.81
BE: $78.19
Mgmt: Exit if NFLX closes above $83; consider rolling if momentum weakens.
Traders seeking capped risk with bearish view.
#2
Long Put
Buy 2026-07-17 $80.00 put
Direct bearish bet with unlimited upside if downside breaks support.
Why this play: Higher potential gain if selloff accelerates; benefits from IV expansion into earnings.
Debit: $2.88-$3.52
Max loss: $3.52
BE: $76.48
Mgmt: Set stop-loss at $83 invalidation; take partial profits on break below $75.
Aggressive traders expecting sharp decline.

Watchlist Triggers

Entry Triggers
IFIF NFLX price breaks below $78.32 supportEnter bear put spread: buy 2026-07-17 $80/$75 put spread
IFIF NFLX price breaks below $78.32 supportEnter long put: buy 2026-07-17 $80 put
Exit Triggers
EXITIF NFLX closes above $83 (invalidation level)Exit all bearish positions (close put spread and long put)

Tactical Summary

Bearish bias with negative dealer gamma and max pin near $83. Key support at $78.32; break below triggers bear put spread or long put entry. Exit if price closes above $83. Monitor gamma flip at $75 for acceleration.
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