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NFLX

Netflix, Inc.Close $81.41EOD only
Max Pain
$84.00
Next expiry Jun 12, 2026
Expected Move
±$2.10
2.6% from close
Price Gap
+2.59
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
53
Middle-high premium
P/C OI
0.81
Slightly call-heavy
Consensus
7.0/10
Bearish tilt
Published snapshot: Jun 9, 2026 close
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Published Snapshot
Jun 9, 2026 close
NFLX Directional Report
Analysis based on market close June 10, 2026

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Outlook

Trending negative gamma with spot below MP $83 favors downside to $77.64 support, but pin risk and gamma flip at $75 add uncertainty. Bearish bias, short-term tactical patience.

Confidence:
7.5 / 10
Base5, GEX/flow +2, spot proximity +0.5
Supports: Neg gamma, net long delta, spot below MP
Conflicts: High IV, mixed flow, macro weakness
🔥Neg gamma amplifies drops
📉Spot below MP $83 attracts pin
⚠️Gamma flip $75 may stop fall

Regime Classification

Vol Regime
High
IV high from events; supports large moves.
Gamma Regime
Trending
Neg gamma -$23M; dealers amplify trends. Flip at $75.
Flow Regime
Mixed
Mixed flow; net long delta 128M shares.
Spot vs Max Pain
Below
Spot below MP $83; pin possible but neg gamma bearish.
Thesis duration: Multi-week — Multiple expiries (6/12,6/18,6/26) and price ranges extend 2w.

Price Range Forecast

Next 2 days
$80.20$83.80
Target $77.64 support
Next 1 week
$78.78$85.22
Target $75 gamma flip
Next 2 weeks
$77.64$86.36
Bounce or consolidate at $75-$83

Key Levels

Max pain pins: $83 (2026-06-12); $89 (2026-06-18); $85 (2026-06-26)
EM guardrails: 2d $80.20/$83.80; 1w $78.78/$85.22
Support: $77.64 · $75.00
Resistance: $83.00 · $86.36 · $90.00
Gamma flip: ~$75.00Approx — based on put OI concentration of 68,043 (8.5% below spot)
Structural: S: $77.64, $75 (flip); R: $83, $86.36, $90; MP pins: $83 (6/12), $89 (6/18), $85 (6/26)

Dealer Positioning (GEX/DEX)

GEX: $-23.0M

DEX: +128.0M shares

Gamma flip: ~$75 (Approx — based on put OI concentration of 68,043 (8.5% below spot))

NTM gamma: Short gamma -$23M, long delta +128M. Flip at $75 from put OI concentration.

IV Analysis

IV vs VIX: IV rich vs VIX (22.2) due to events.

Term structure: Near-term IV premium; backwardation.

Skew: Put skew rich; sell puts at $75 for premium but risk.

Flow Analysis

Net premium: Net short premium of -$17.4M, put/call vol 0.57, OI 0.80, bearish bias.

Directional prints: 31.8 put 75 OTM 2026-07-10 — Vol 4581 vs OI 1085, ratio 4.2, likely bought. Bearish read due to high demand for downside protection. 34.3 call 91 OTM 2026-06-26 — Vol 3964 vs OI 763, ratio 5.2, likely bought. Bullish read; OTM call buying.

Unusual: 107.4 put 109 ITM 2026-06-18 — Vol 856 vs OI 235, ratio 3.6, IV 107.4% (extreme). Likely bought; bearish volatility bet. 141.4 put 114 ITM 2026-06-18 — Vol 1053 vs OI 462, ratio 2.3, IV 141.4% (extreme). Likely bought; bearish tail risk. 47.5 call 74 ITM 2026-09-18 — Vol 1024 vs OI 260, ratio 3.9, IV 47.5%. Likely bought; bullish OTM call.

Risks & Catalysts

!Downside if $77.64 breaks
!Upward if $83 reclaimed
!Vol spike from macro

Strategy Viability

StrategyEdgeBest SetupPrimary Risk
Put diagonalModerate
Sell 2026-08-21 $77.00 put / buy 2026-10-16 $75.00 put
Why now: Bearish bias and term structure favor selling near-term vol; calendar captures time decay while maintaining downside protection.
Downside risk if spot drops through strike; vega risk if vol expands.
Bear put spreadModerate-Strong
Buy 2026-07-17 $80.00/$75.00 put spread
Why now: Net short premium and unusual put buying indicate bearish sentiment; spot below MP $83 supports downside.
Max loss if spot stays above long strike; time decay if move delayed.
Long putModerate
Buy 2026-08-21 $79.00 put
Why now: Net short premium and unusual put buying indicate bearish sentiment; spot below MP $83 supports downside.
Theta decay and time risk; requires timely move.

Top Plays

#1
Put Diagonal
Sell 2026-08-21 $77.00 put / buy 2026-10-16 $75.00 put
Sell near-term put, buy later-dated put to profit from negative gamma and vol premium.
Why this play: Best use of bearish bias and term structure; captures time decay while hedging downside.
Debit: $0.72-$0.88
Max loss: $0.88
BE: Path-dependent
Mgmt: Monitor invalidation at $77.64; adjust if spot reclaims $83.
Traders seeking defined risk with time decay advantage.
#2
Bear Put Spread
Buy 2026-07-17 $80.00/$75.00 put spread
Buy $80/$75 put spread to profit from decline to $77.64 support.
Why this play: Direct bearish play with defined risk; aligns with net short premium and put demand.
Debit: $1.48-$1.80
Max loss: $1.80
BE: $78.20
Mgmt: Exit if spot closes above $83; take profit near $77.64.
Traders wanting defined max loss and clear invalidation at $83.
#3
Long Put
Buy 2026-08-21 $79.00 put
Buy $79 put to profit from downside past $77.64.
Why this play: Simple bearish bet, but higher cost and risk vs spreads.
Debit: $3.58-$4.37
Max loss: $4.37
BE: $74.63
Mgmt: Set stop at $83 invalidation; roll or exit near expiration.
Aggressive traders seeking leveraged downside.

Watchlist Triggers

Entry Triggers
IFIF spot bounces to $83 resistance and closes below itBuy NFLX 2026-07-17 $80/$75 bear put spread in entry range $1.48-$1.80
Adjustment Triggers
ADJIF spot reclaims $83 after being belowClose or hedge the put diagonal (short $77 put / long $75 put) to cap losses
Exit Triggers
EXITIF spot closes above $83Exit all bearish positions (bear put spread, long put, put diagonal)
EXITIF spot breaks below $77.64 supportTake profit on bear put spread and long put; adjust or close put diagonal

Tactical Summary

NFLX bearish bias below $83, support at $77.64. Favor defined-risk put strategies. Enter bear put spread on rejection at $83. Exit if $83 reclaimed or take profits near $77.64. Put diagonal benefits from time decay but requires monitoring above $83.
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