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NVDA

NVIDIA CorporationClose $205.10EOD only
Max Pain
$215.00
Next expiry Jun 8, 2026
Expected Move
±$5.15
2.5% from close
Price Gap
+9.90
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
46
Middle-high premium
P/C OI
0.86
Slightly call-heavy
Consensus
6.0/10
Bearish tilt
Published snapshot: Jun 5, 2026 close
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Published Snapshot
Jun 5, 2026 close
NVDA Directional Report
Analysis based on market close June 8, 2026

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Outlook

Bullish bias supported by strong dealer gamma (+$439M), bullish flow, and spot pinned near max pain $210. Resistance at $210 may cap short-term upside, but gamma support and positive flow suggest upward drift toward $213-220 over two weeks.

Confidence:
9 / 10
Base 5; +2 GEX/flow aligned; +1 GEX positive pinning; +1 spot 0.6% from MP; +0.5 VIX 19 underpinning structure.
Supports: Heavy dealer gamma (+$439M), bullish flow, spot at max pain, positive DEX (+396M).
Conflicts: Resistance at $210 (max pain pin), VIX at 19 not extremely low, gamma flip at $200 could accelerate downside if broken.
🟢Dealer gamma +$439M provides strong support; pinning likely.
📈Bullish flow suggests institutional buying.
⚠️Resistance at $210 is significant; may cap rally near term.

Regime Classification

Vol Regime
Normal
IV ~32% vs VIX 19, normal relative to historical; no event imminent.
Gamma Regime
Pinning
GEX +$439M, strongly positive. Gamma flip ~$200, 4.1% below spot. Pinning expected near $210 max pain.
Flow Regime
Bullish
Bullish flow with net premium positive; call buying dominates.
Spot vs Max Pain
At
Spot at $209.75, within 0.6% of max pain $210.
Thesis duration: Event-specific — Multiple near-term expiries (6/8, 6/10, 6/12) all pin at $210, combined with strong dealer gamma, support short-term pinning.

Price Range Forecast

Next 2 days
$203.46$213.82
Support at 203.46; upside 213.82 if 210 clears.
Next 1 week
$199.86$217.41
Range 199.86-217.41; gamma flip at 200 key downside risk.
Next 2 weeks
$196.31$220.96
Range 196.31-220.96; structural resistance at 220.

Key Levels

Max pain pins: $210 (2026-06-08); $210 (2026-06-10); $210 (2026-06-12)
EM guardrails: 2d $203.46/$213.82; 1w $199.86/$217.41
Support: $200.00 · $196.31
Resistance: $210.00 · $220.00 · $220.96
Gamma flip: ~$200.00Approx — based on put OI concentration of 98,911 (4.1% below spot)
Structural: Max Pain: $210 (6/8,6/10,6/12). EM Guardrails: 2d $203.46/$213.82; 1w $199.86/$217.41. Support: $200, $196.31. Resistance: $210, $220, $220.96. Gamma flip: ~$200.

Dealer Positioning (GEX/DEX)

GEX: $+439.0M

DEX: +396.0M shares

Gamma flip: ~$200 (Approx — based on put OI concentration of 98,911 (4.1% below spot))

NTM gamma: NTM gamma: +$439M GEX, +396M DEX. Gamma flip ~$200 based on put OI concentration 4.1% below spot.

IV Analysis

IV vs VIX: NVDA IV ~32% vs VIX 19, moderately rich but justified by positive flow and gamma. No binary events near.

Term structure: Flat to slight contango; short-dated vols elevated due to pinning demand.

Skew: Put skew elevated near $200. No clear arbitrage; short puts for premium if bullish.

Flow Analysis

Net premium: Net premium +$438M, P/C vol ratio 0.60, OI ratio 0.86, bullish call dominance.

Directional prints: 6.8 call 210 OTM 2026-06-08 — Vol 536k vs OI 19k (28.1x). Large OTM call buying; likely bullish speculative or closing? But given size, favors opening. 18.3 call 207.5 ITM 2026-06-08 — Vol 152k vs OI 6.8k (22.3x). ITM call buying near expiry; bullish positioning or closing shorts. 16.4 call 212.5 OTM 2026-06-08 — Vol 141k vs OI 11.6k (12.1x). OTM call buying; bullish speculation above current spot.

Unusual: 5.9 put 207.5 OTM 2026-06-08 — Vol 304k vs OI 4.3k (70.8x). Extreme OTM put volume; likely closing or hedging, not directional bearish. 15.6 put 205 OTM 2026-06-08 — Vol 211k vs OI 6.1k (34.4x). OTM put buying; could be protective or speculative, but vol suggests closing. 42.5 put 180 OTM 2026-07-24 — Vol 9.2k vs OI 296 (31.0x). Far OTM put with high IV; unusual long-dated bearish bet or hedge.

Risks & Catalysts

!Break below $200 gamma flip could accelerate selling.
!Resistance at $210 holds, capping upside.
!VIX spike above 25 pressures long gamma.
!Flow reversal if institutional sellers appear.

Strategy Viability

StrategyEdgeBest SetupPrimary Risk
Bull call spreadModerate
Buy 2026-06-26 $210.00/$217.50 call spread
Why now: Defined risk captures upside from $210 to $217.5 with 18 DTE, aligning with short-term drift.
Upside capped at $217.5; any break below $200 could hurt. Liquidity constraints: short_call: Open interest below 25.
Put credit spreadModerate
Sell 2026-06-26 $200.00/$195.00 put spread
Why now: Sell 200 put, buy 195 put with 18 DTE; net credit benefits from gamma support above $200.
If NVDA drops below $200, defined loss up to $5.
Long callModerate
Buy 2026-07-02 $210.00 call
Why now: Buy 210 call 24 DTE; delta ~0.50 captures drift with unlimited upside potential.
Time decay and implied volatility contraction; optionality cost high.

Top Plays

#1
Put credit spread
Sell 2026-06-26 $200.00/$195.00 put spread
Collects premium from bullish bias with defined risk below $200
Why this play: Highest probability of success due to gamma support and high liquidity
Credit: $1.12-$1.37
Max loss: $3.63
BE: $198.63
Mgmt: Close at 50% max profit or at $200 invalidation
Risk-averse bullish traders
#2
Long call
Buy 2026-07-02 $210.00 call
Directly benefits from upward drift toward $213-220
Why this play: Unlimited upside potential with strong flow and liquidity
Debit: $7.34-$8.97
Max loss: $8.97
BE: $218.97
Mgmt: Set stop at $200; roll or close at 14 DTE
Aggressive bullish traders
#3
Bull call spread
Buy 2026-06-26 $210.00/$217.50 call spread
Captures short-term drift with capped risk
Why this play: Defined risk capturing upside to $217.5, but lower liquidity reduces suitability
Debit: $2.63-$3.22
Max loss: $3.22
BE: $213.22
Mgmt: Close at 50% max gain or before expiration Liquidity warning: Liquidity constraints: short_call: Open interest below 25.
Moderate bullish traders with defined risk preference

Watchlist Triggers

Entry Triggers
IFIf NVDA holds above $200 (gamma flip) for 30 minutes in regular sessionSell NVDA 2026-06-26 $200/$195 put credit spread at $1.12-$1.37 credit
IFIf NVDA breaks above $210 with volume, confirming bullish continuationBuy NVDA 2026-07-02 $210 call at $7.34-$8.97
Exit Triggers
EXITIf NVDA closes below $200 (gamma flip) on daily basisClose all bullish positions (put credit spread and long call) at market

Tactical Summary

Bullish bias with gamma support at $200 and resistance at $210. Top plays: put credit spread (high liquidity, rank 1) for defined risk, long call (rank 2) for upside drift. Invalidation: break below $200. Monitor VIX and gamma flip for exit.
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