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NFLX

Netflix, Inc.Close $72.82EOD only
Max Pain
$76.00
Next expiry Jun 26, 2026
Expected Move
±$2.00
2.7% from close
Price Gap
+3.18
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
11
Low premium
P/C OI
0.80
Slightly call-heavy
Consensus
6.5/10
Bearish tilt
Published snapshot: Jun 23, 2026 close
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Published Snapshot
Jun 23, 2026 close
NFLX Directional Report
Analysis based on market close June 24, 2026

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Outlook

Bearish bias; spot below $75 pin, dealers short gamma. Mixed flow and high VIX cap conviction. Earnings event 6/26 adds risk.

Confidence:
7 / 10
Base 5, +2 GEX/flow alignment, -0.5 spot 4.2% from MP, +0.5 VIX >18 → 7/10.
Supports: Negative GEX, spot below $75, high vol, support $67.95+$65.
Conflicts: Mixed flow, VIX elevated, resistance $75.
📉Negative GEX trending
⚠️Spot below $75 pin
🔄Mixed flow limits conviction

Regime Classification

Vol Regime
High
IV high pre-earnings, above typical range.
Gamma Regime
Trending
Negative GEX -$55.2M, dealers short gamma, flip ~$65.
Flow Regime
Mixed
Mixed net premium, neutral overall.
Spot vs Max Pain
Below
Spot ~$71.8, 4.2% below $75 max pain.
Thesis duration: Event-specific — Earnings 6/26; short gamma aligns with event trading.

Price Range Forecast

Next 2 days
$70.18$73.49
Downside within range due to short gamma.
Next 1 week
$68.98$74.69
Support $68.98 likely tested.
Next 2 weeks
$67.95$75.73
Wider range $67.95-$75.73 post-earnings.

Key Levels

Max pain pins: $75 (2026-06-26); $75 (2026-07-02); $79 (2026-07-10)
EM guardrails: 2d $70.18/$73.49; 1w $68.98/$74.69
Support: $67.95 · $65.00
Resistance: $75.00 · $75.73
Gamma flip: ~$65.00Approx — based on put OI concentration of 58,562 (9.5% below spot)
Structural: Support $67.95, $65 (flip); resistance $75, $75.73. Max pain $75.

Dealer Positioning (GEX/DEX)

GEX: $-55.2M

DEX: +132.9M shares

Gamma flip: ~$65 (Approx — based on put OI concentration of 58,562 (9.5% below spot))

NTM gamma: Short gamma -$55.2M GEX, long delta +132.9M shares. Flip ~$65 from put OI.

IV Analysis

IV vs VIX: IV rich vs VIX 18.6; premium elevated for earnings.

Term structure: Front-end elevated for 6/26 expiry; backwardation post-event.

Skew: Put skew elevated; consider call spreads.

Flow Analysis

Net premium: Net premium -$37.4M with put/call vol ratio 0.67, net premium selling and call-heavy volume suggests mixed bearish flow.

Directional prints: 31.8 put 72 ITM 2026-06-26 — Vol 15810 vs OI 4612 (ratio 3.4). High put volume could be buying (bearish) or selling (bullish). Preferred read: put buying as bearish given net premium negative. 33.6 call 73 OTM 2026-06-26 — Vol 13460 vs OI 4841 (ratio 2.8). High call volume could be buying (bullish) or selling (bearish). Preferred read: call selling as bearish given net premium negative.

Unusual: 34.4 call 71 ITM 2026-06-26 — Vol 1329 vs OI 343 (ratio 3.9). High ratio; potential bullish if bought, bearish if sold. Preferred read: bearish given net premium negative. 32.6 call 72 OTM 2026-06-26 — Vol 9254 vs OI 2636 (ratio 3.5). High ratio; similar to above. Preferred read: bearish given net premium negative.

Risks & Catalysts

!Earnings gap below $65.
!Mixed flow reduces confidence.
!VIX spike breaks vol strategies.
!Close above $75 invalidates thesis.

Strategy Viability

StrategyEdgeBest SetupPrimary Risk
Put diagonalModerate-Strong
Sell 2026-08-21 $67.00 put / buy 2026-09-18 $63.00 put
Why now: High near-term vol, bearish bias, and put flow suggest selling premium in August and buying cheaper back-month protection.
Assignment risk on short put if stock drops sharply; back-month put may not appreciate enough.
Bear put spreadModerate-Strong
Buy 2026-07-17 $70.00/$65.00 put spread
Why now: Defined-risk debit spread capitalizes on downside with elevated IV; 75/70 put spread captures move below $75.
Max loss if stock above $75 at expiry; direction wrong if rally.
Long putModerate
Buy 2026-07-24 $68.00 put
Why now: Unusual put volume at $72 strike suggests bearish flow; long put has limited downside with upside convexity.
Time decay if stock flat/up; IV crush after earnings.
Call credit spreadModerate
Sell 2026-07-17 $75.00/$80.00 call spread
Why now: Sell out-of-the-money call spread to collect premium; defined risk if stock rallies above $81.
Upside risk above short strike; limited profit potential.

Top Plays

#1
Bear Put Spread 70/65
Buy 2026-07-17 $70.00/$65.00 put spread
Debit spread profits from price drop to $65, max loss if above $75.
Why this play: Best risk/reward; captures downside below $75 with defined risk.
Debit: $1.42-$1.74
Max loss: $1.74
BE: $68.26
Mgmt: Close if stock rallies above $75 or near expiration.
Traders wanting defined risk bearish play near key resistance.
#2
Long Put $68
Buy 2026-07-24 $68.00 put
Outright put benefits from bearish move with limited capital at risk.
Why this play: High convexity from unusual put volume; unlimited upside if drop exceeds IV.
Debit: $1.76-$2.15
Max loss: $2.15
BE: $65.85
Mgmt: Set stop loss at premium paid; take partial profits at $65.
Aggressive traders expecting sharp move below $68.
#3
Put Diagonal Aug/Sep
Sell 2026-08-21 $67.00 put / buy 2026-09-18 $63.00 put
Sell near-term put, buy later-dated cheaper put to define risk.
Why this play: Near-term premium selling with tail protection; aligns with bearish bias.
Credit: $0.55-$0.67
Max loss: $0.01
BE: Path-dependent
Mgmt: Monitor short put gamma; adjust if stock approaches $67.
Premium collectors with directional bearish view.

Watchlist Triggers

Entry Triggers
IFIF NFLX price fails to break above $75 resistance and drops below $70BUY July 70/65 bear put spread at 1.42-1.74 debit
IFIF NFLX price breaks below $67.95 support with momentumBUY July 24 $68 put at 1.76-2.15 debit
IFIF NFLX price is between $65 and $67.95 and volatility elevatedSELL Aug 67 put / BUY Sep 63 put diagonal for credit 0.55-0.67
Exit Triggers
EXITIF NFLX price rallies above $75CLOSE all bearish positions immediately

Tactical Summary

Bearish bias below $75 max pain; key support $67.95, gamma flip $65. Top play bear put spread 70/65 for defined risk. Earnings gap risk below $65. Monitor VIX spike.
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