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NVDA

NVIDIA CorporationClose $208.19EOD only
Max Pain
$210.00
Next expiry Jun 10, 2026
Expected Move
±$4.05
1.9% from close
Price Gap
+1.81
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
39
Middle-high premium
P/C OI
0.85
Slightly call-heavy
Consensus
8.5/10
Bullish tilt
Published snapshot: Jun 9, 2026 close
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Published Snapshot
Jun 9, 2026 close
NVDA Directional Report
Analysis based on market close June 9, 2026

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Outlook

NVDA exhibits strong dealer gamma pinning at $210 with bullish flow, supporting a range-bound bullish bias into June expiration. The VIX at ~20 keeps vol normal, while spot near max pain suggests mean-reversion. Key risk is a break below $200 gamma flip.

Confidence:
9 / 10
High confidence (9/10) driven by strong GEX/flow alignment (+2), gamma pinning (+1), spot near MP (+1), and low VIX (+0.5). Base 5 adjusted upward.
Supports: Dealer gamma $433M, bullish flow, pinning at $210, vol normal
Conflicts: QQQ down 1.15%, broader tech weakness, gamma flip at $200
🟢Dealer gamma $433M supports pinning at $210
🟢Bullish flow indicates institutional buying
⚠️Gamma flip at $200 is key downside risk
🔵Spot 0.9% from MP, pinning likely into expiry

Regime Classification

Vol Regime
Normal
IV ~20% inline with VIX, normal range, no vol stress
Gamma Regime
Pinning
Positive GEX $433.8M, pinning at $210, gamma flip at $200
Flow Regime
Bullish
Bullish net premium flows, low P/C ratio
Spot vs Max Pain
At
Spot ~$208, 0.9% from max pain $210, strong pinning
Thesis duration: Event-specific — Pinning dynamics and expiry on June 10/12/15 make short-term thesis appropriate

Price Range Forecast

Next 2 days
$204.14$212.24
Range-bound between $204-$212, pinning at $210
Next 1 week
$199.82$216.57
Expiry support, gamma flip caps downside
Next 2 weeks
$196.27$220.12
Theta decay, vol compression favors drift up

Key Levels

Max pain pins: $210 (2026-06-10); $210 (2026-06-12); $210 (2026-06-15)
EM guardrails: 2d $204.14/$212.24; 1w $199.82/$216.57
Support: $200.00 · $196.27
Resistance: $210.00 · $220.00 · $220.12
Gamma flip: ~$200.00Approx — based on put OI concentration of 99,960 (3.9% below spot)
Structural: Support $200 and $196; Resistance $210 and $220; Gamma flip at $200

Dealer Positioning (GEX/DEX)

GEX: $+433.8M

DEX: +395.8M shares

Gamma flip: ~$200 (Approx — based on put OI concentration of 99,960 (3.9% below spot))

NTM gamma: GEX +$433.8M, DEX +395.8M shares, flip at $200

IV Analysis

IV vs VIX: IV ~20% inline with VIX (~20), neither rich nor cheap

Term structure: Normal upward-sloping, event kink at front expiry

Skew: Skew flat with slight call premium; no clear arb

Flow Analysis

Net premium: Net call premium of $672M with P/C vol ratio 0.67, indicating strong bullish flow.

Directional prints: 35 call 205 ITM 2026-06-10 — Vol/OI 94.4 (125k vs 1.3k OI), likely bought; OTM call targeting upside. 45.8 call 202.5 ITM 2026-06-10 — Vol/OI 58.3 (45k vs 772 OI), likely bought; ITM call for directional exposure. 33 call 207.5 ITM 2026-06-10 — Vol/OI 35.3 (155k vs 4.4k OI), likely bought; OTM call for gain.

Unusual: 35 call 205 ITM 2026-06-10 — Extreme vol/OI (94.4) on 0DTE OTM call; aggressive bullish bet. 45.8 call 202.5 ITM 2026-06-10 — High vol/OI (58.3) on ITM call; unusual concentration. 33 call 207.5 ITM 2026-06-10 — Large volume (155k) with moderate vol/OI (35.3); unusual size.

Risks & Catalysts

!Break below $200 gamma flip triggers sell-off
!Failure to hold $210 resistance leads to retest of range lows
!Broader tech weakness from QQQ -1.15% spreads
!Vol expansion if VIX spikes above 22

Strategy Viability

StrategyEdgeBest SetupPrimary Risk
Put credit spreadStrong
Sell 2026-08-21 $200.00/$195.00 put spread
Why now: Dealer gamma at $210 and bullish prints suggest limited downside; premium collection with defined risk.
Break below $200 triggers gamma flip; max loss if spot below short strike.
Bull call spreadModerate-Strong
Buy 2026-08-21 $210.00/$215.00 call spread
Why now: OTM call flow and low volatility favor a defined-risk bullish bet ahead of potential breakout.
If $210 fails, spread decays; max loss is net debit.
Bullish risk reversalModerate
Buy 2026-08-21 $210.00 call / sell 2026-08-21 $200.00 put
Why now: Net call premium and low put demand allow cheap upside; risk below $200.
Downside risk if spot drops below short put strike; undefined loss on short put.

Top Plays

#1
Defined-Risk Income Play
Sell 2026-08-21 $200.00/$195.00 put spread
Sell $200/$195 put spread to profit from limited downside and time decay.
Why this play: Best alignment with neutral-bullish range bias; collects premium near strong gamma support at $200.
Credit: $1.71-$2.09
Max loss: $2.91
BE: $197.91
Mgmt: Exit if NVDA breaks below $200; otherwise hold to expiration.
Income-focused traders seeking defined risk.
#2
Upside Breakout Play
Buy 2026-08-21 $210.00/$215.00 call spread
Buy $210/$215 call spread to capture upside on potential breakout.
Why this play: Leverages bullish flow and OTM call prints with defined risk; targets $215 resistance.
Debit: $2.05-$2.50
Max loss: $2.50
BE: $212.50
Mgmt: Close if stock falls below $200 or at 50% of max gain.
Directional bulls expecting a move higher.
#3
Aggressive Bullish Play
Buy 2026-08-21 $210.00 call / sell 2026-08-21 $200.00 put
Buy $210 call, sell $200 put to finance upside at cost of put risk.
Why this play: Cheapest upside exposure but carries unlimited downside risk; less suitable for range-bound view.
Debit: $4.16-$5.09
Max loss: $200.00
BE: $200.00
Mgmt: Close immediately if NVDA breaches $200 to limit losses.
Aggressive traders with high conviction and risk tolerance.

Watchlist Triggers

Entry Triggers
IFNVDA trades between $200 and $210, no break below $200Sell $200/$195 put spread for ~$1.90 credit
IFNVDA holds $200 support and breaks above $210Buy $210/$215 call spread for ~$2.27 debit
Exit Triggers
EXITNVDA closes below $200Close all positions immediately

Tactical Summary

Range-bound bullish bias, gamma pin $210. Support $200, resistance $210/$220. Favor put credit spread or bull call spread. Exit if $200 broken.
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