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NFLX

Netflix, Inc.Close $80.34EOD only
Max Pain
$87.00
Next expiry Jun 18, 2026
Expected Move
±$2.50
3.1% from close
Price Gap
+6.66
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
58
Middle-high premium
P/C OI
0.78
Slightly call-heavy
Consensus
7.0/10
Bearish tilt
Published snapshot: Jun 12, 2026 close
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Published Snapshot
Jun 12, 2026 close
NFLX Directional Report
Analysis based on market close June 12, 2026

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Outlook

NFLX in high-vol negative-gamma regime with spot below max pain $82. Dealers short gamma amplifies downside, but long delta provides support. Bearish bias towards $77.84; break accelerates to $75. Confidence 8/10.

Confidence:
8 / 10
High vol, negative GEX, spot below max pain, mixed flow but bearish skew. Pre-computed 8 captures strong alignment.
Supports: Negative gamma amplifies downside; spot below max pain; support at $76.68.
Conflicts: Positive dealer delta supports dips; mixed flow; VIX moderate at 17.68.
📉Gamma amplification: -$129M GEX favors bearish trending.
🎯Max pain $82 resistance; spot below implies selling pressure.
Support zone $77.84-76.68; break opens gamma flip target $75.

Regime Classification

Vol Regime
High
IV elevated relative to VIX; event-driven uncertainty.
Gamma Regime
Trending
Negative gamma (-$129M) broadens moves; trending dynamics.
Flow Regime
Mixed
Mixed net premium; put/call balanced with slight put premium bias.
Spot vs Max Pain
Below
Spot ~$80.3; below 6/12 max pain $82, pin weak.
Thesis duration: Event-specific — High vol and negative gamma suggest event-driven price swing; next max pain shift on 6/18.

Price Range Forecast

Next 1 week
$77.84$82.83
Resistance $82, support $77.84; negative gamma favors downside.
Next 2 weeks
$76.68$83.99
Broader range $76.68-$83.99; gamma flip $75 caps downside.

Key Levels

Max pain pins: $82 (2026-06-12); $87 (2026-06-18); $85 (2026-06-26)
EM guardrails: 1w $77.84/$82.83
Support: $76.68 · $75.00 · $73.00
Resistance: $82.00 · $83.99
Gamma flip: ~$75.00Approx — based on put OI concentration of 68,810 (6.6% below spot)
Structural: Max pain: $82 (6/12), $87 (6/18), $85 (6/26). Support: $76.68, $75, $73. Resistance: $82, $83.99. Gamma flip ~$75.

Dealer Positioning (GEX/DEX)

GEX: $-129.2M

DEX: +127.2M shares

Gamma flip: ~$75 (Approx — based on put OI concentration of 68,810 (6.6% below spot))

NTM gamma: Dealers short gamma (-$129M), long delta (+127M shares). Gamma flip ~$75. Amplifies trending; acceleration below $78.

IV Analysis

IV vs VIX: Ticker IV rich vs VIX 17.68; elevated for event risk.

Term structure: Not provided; assume near-term contango typical.

Skew: Put skew steep; selling put spreads at $76.68 support may be attractive.

Flow Analysis

Net premium: Net premium -$20M, negative, with P/C vol ratio 0.80 (more calls), indicating net selling of premium, likely call selling or put buying.

Directional prints: 29.7 call 80 ITM 2026-06-26 — Vol/OI 9.7, new activity. If bought bullish, if sold bearish. Net negative suggests sold, bearish. 17.2 call 80 ITM 2026-06-12 — Vol/OI 8.2, heavy volume vs OI. Likely sold due to net negative premium, bearish. 9.8 call 81 OTM 2026-06-12 — Vol/OI 8.1, massive volume. Net premium negative implies selling, bearish.

Unusual: 29.7 call 80 ITM 2026-06-26 — Vol/OI 9.7, highest ratio. New money at low strike call. 17.2 call 80 ITM 2026-06-12 — Vol/OI 8.2, 19k volume vs 2.4k OI. Notable call activity. 9.8 call 81 OTM 2026-06-12 — Vol/OI 8.1, 22.5k volume vs 2.8k OI. Extreme ratio.

Risks & Catalysts

!Downside gamma acceleration if spot breaks $78.
!Upside risk from short gamma on rally above $82.
!Mixed flow could reverse sentiment quickly.

Strategy Viability

StrategyEdgeBest SetupPrimary Risk
Bear put spreadStrong
Buy 2026-07-17 $80.00/$75.00 put spread
Why now: Aligns with bearish bias and negative gamma regime; uses post-earnings expiration
Upside risk from short gamma rally above $82; defined loss limited to debit paid Substitutions: short_put: resolved contract 2026-07-17 $77.00 missing; used 2026-07-17 $75.00.
Long putStrong
Buy 2026-07-17 $80.00 put
Why now: High-vol regime with dealer short gamma amplifies moves; long put provides convexity
Time decay if move delayed; defined but full premium at risk Substitutions: long_put: resolved contract 2026-07-17 $78.00 missing; used 2026-07-17 $80.00.
Call credit spreadModerate-Strong
Sell 2026-07-17 $85.00/$90.00 call spread
Why now: Net premium selling flow and bearish tilt favor call selling; defined risk
If stock rallies past short strike, losses increase; wing protection defined

Top Plays

#1
Bear put spread
Buy 2026-07-17 $80.00/$75.00 put spread
Expresses downside view with capped risk and reward.
Why this play: Directly aligns with bearish bias, uses post-earnings expiration, defined risk.
Debit: $1.71-$2.10
Max loss: $2.10
BE: $77.90
Mgmt: Enter near entry range; exit if stock rallies above $80.
Traders seeking defined-risk bearish play.
#2
Long put
Buy 2026-07-17 $80.00 put
Profits from downside acceleration with unlimited upside from erosion.
Why this play: Provides convexity in high-vol regime; amplifies downside from dealer short gamma.
Debit: $3.19-$3.91
Max loss: $3.91
BE: $76.09
Mgmt: Monitor for break below $78; take partial profits on sharp moves.
Aggressive traders seeking high-convexity bearish exposure.
#3
Call credit spread
Sell 2026-07-17 $85.00/$90.00 call spread
Sells call spread to collect premium, profits from muted price action.
Why this play: Capitalizes on net premium selling flow and bearish sentiment with defined risk.
Credit: $0.96-$1.17
Max loss: $3.83
BE: $86.17
Mgmt: Manage if stock rises above $85; consider rolling up if threatened.
Income-oriented traders with mild bearish view.

Watchlist Triggers

Entry Triggers
IFNFLX trades below $78Buy 2026-07-17 $80.00/$75.00 put spread at limit $1.71-$2.10
IFNFLX breaks below $76.68 supportBuy 2026-07-17 $80.00 put at limit $3.19-$3.91
Exit Triggers
EXITNFLX rallies above $82 invalidation levelClose all bearish positions

Tactical Summary

Bearish bias with negative gamma below max pain $82. Favor bear put spread on break below $78 or long put on support break at $76.68. Exit if stock reclaims $82. Monitor gamma flip near $75 for acceleration. Call credit spread not triggered unless stock stays below $82.
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