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PLTR

Palantir Technologies Inc.Close $112.93EOD only
Max Pain
$115.00
Next expiry Jul 2, 2026
Expected Move
±$6.15
5.5% from close
Price Gap
+2.07
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
10
Low premium
P/C OI
0.85
Slightly call-heavy
Consensus
6.5/10
Bullish tilt
Published snapshot: Jun 26, 2026 close
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Published Snapshot
Jun 26, 2026 close
PLTR Directional Report
Analysis based on market close June 29, 2026

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Outlook

PLTR trades above max pain ($111) with strong dealer gamma positive ($+6.5M), suggesting pinning support near $110-$111. High IV and mixed flow limit upside, but bullish SPY/QQQ tailwinds and resistance at $120.59 guardrail favor choppy grind higher toward $120 in the near term.

Confidence:
5.5 / 10
Base 5; -1 GEX/flow contradict; +1 GEX positive (pinning); -0.5 spot 4.2% from MP; +1 VIX 18. Net: 5.5.
Supports: Bullish SPY/QQQ (+1.65%/+2.49%), strong dealer gamma ($+6.5M), spot above max pain ($111) with support at $110.80
Conflicts: High IV cap, mixed flow, distance from gamma flip ($110), resistance at $120.59
🛡️Gamma pinning at $111 (max pain 7/2) and $110 gamma flip provide strong support zone.
⚠️High vol regime (VIX 18) and mixed flow imply choppy action; upside limited to $120.59 guardrail.
📈SPY/QQQ rally tailwinds favor gradual drift toward $120 resistance over next 2 weeks.

Regime Classification

Vol Regime
High
High IV relative to typical range; VIX at 18 adds premium, suggesting uncertainty or event risk.
Gamma Regime
Pinning
Positive GEX ($+6.5M) with gamma flip at ~$110, providing pinning support near that level.
Flow Regime
Mixed
Mixed flow – net premium context unclear, but put OI concentration at $110 (21.8K) indicates downside hedging.
Spot vs Max Pain
Above
Spot above max pain ($111) by 4.2%, reducing pinning attraction but support remains.
Thesis duration: Multi-week — Range extends to 2 weeks ($105-$126) with multiple max pain dates; structural gamma and vol regime suggest multi-week positioning.

Price Range Forecast

Next 2 days
$110.80$120.59
Support at $110.80, resistance at $120.59; gamma pinning near $111 favors drift up.
Next 2 weeks
$105.42$125.97
Broader range $105.42-$125.97; upside potential to $120+ if SPY holds.

Key Levels

Max pain pins: $111 (2026-07-02); $120 (2026-07-10); $130 (2026-07-17)
EM guardrails: 2d $110.80/$120.59
Support: $111.00 · $110.00 · $105.42
Resistance: $125.97
Gamma flip: ~$110.00Approx — based on put OI concentration of 21,793 (4.9% below spot)
Structural: Support: $111 (max pain 7/2), $110 (gamma flip), $105.42 (cycle low). Resistance: $120.59 (2d guardrail), $125.97 (2w high). Max pain pins: $111 (7/2), $120 (7/10), $130 (7/17).

Dealer Positioning (GEX/DEX)

GEX: $+6.5M

DEX: +95.7M shares

Gamma flip: ~$110 (Approx — based on put OI concentration of 21,793 (4.9% below spot))

NTM gamma: Dealer gamma positive ($+6.5M) with flip at ~$110; DEX long +95.7M shares. Strong dealer support near $110.

IV Analysis

IV vs VIX: Ticker IV rich vs VIX (18), implying elevated event premium or sector-specific uncertainty.

Term structure: Term structure likely contango with kinks around weekly expiries (7/2, 7/10, 7/17); near-term events dominate.

Skew: Put skew elevated at $110 strike (21.8K OI); consider selling puts below $110 to collect premium with gamma support.

Flow Analysis

Net premium: Net premium -$73.6M negative with put premium outweighing calls; put/call volume ratio 0.56 indicates more call contracts but higher put premium.

Directional prints:

Unusual: 49.7 put 107 OTM 2026-07-24 — Vol/OI 26.4x extreme, volume 2773 vs OI 105. Deep OTM put; potential tail hedge. 50 put 116 ITM 2026-07-02 — Vol/OI 15.2x elevated; near-term put buying ahead of event. 55 call 127 OTM 2026-07-02 — Vol/OI 11.2x, high volume OTM calls; speculative bullish flow.

Risks & Catalysts

!Break below gamma flip ($110) could trigger dealer hedging and accelerate selloff to $105.42.
!Mixed flow reduces conviction; a shift to negative premium could reverse bullish bias.
!High IV may compress if VIX drops, hurting long vol positions.

Strategy Viability

StrategyEdgeBest SetupPrimary Risk
Bull call spreadModerate
Buy 2026-07-02 $126.00/$127.00 call spread
Why now: Bullish bias with support at $110 and resistance at $120; spread captures upside with limited cost.
Capped upside if stock surges past $120.
Put credit spreadModerate
Sell 2026-07-02 $111.00/$110.00 put spread
Why now: Dealer gamma positive underpins support; collect premium with defined downside.
If stock breaches $110, max loss is $4 wide.
Call calendarModerate-Weak
Sell 2026-07-02 $126.00 call / buy 2026-07-10 $126.00 call
Why now: Bullish with higher vol term structure; short call premium offsets long cost.
If stock rallies above 125, short call caps gains; max loss if stock drops.

Top Plays

#1
Bull Call Spread
Buy 2026-07-02 $126.00/$127.00 call spread
Captures upside to $120 with defined risk, low cost.
Why this play: Best direct bullish with support, resistance at $120, limited cost.
Debit: $0.04-$0.05
Max loss: $0.05
BE: $126.05
Mgmt: Exit near $120 or at 50% gain; risk below $111.
Aggressive bullish traders
#2
Put Credit Spread
Sell 2026-07-02 $111.00/$110.00 put spread
Sells put spread at support, profits from pinning.
Why this play: Dealer gamma supports $111; collect premium with defined downside.
Credit: $0.16-$0.20
Max loss: $0.80
BE: $110.80
Mgmt: Close if PLTR breaks below $111; aim for 50% of max profit.
Income-focused traders
#3
Call Calendar
Sell 2026-07-02 $126.00 call / buy 2026-07-10 $126.00 call
Short near-term call funds long later expiry; benefits from vol decline.
Why this play: Captures vol term structure; bullish with premium collection.
Debit: $0.68-$0.83
Max loss: $0.83
BE: Path-dependent
Mgmt: Adjust if vol moves; roll or close before earnings.
Volatility traders

Watchlist Triggers

Entry Triggers
IFIF PLTR holds above $111 with bullish SPY/QQQ tailwindsTHEN buy 2026-07-02 $126/$127 call spread near $0.05
IFIF PLTR bounces from $110 gamma flip supportTHEN sell 2026-07-02 $111/$110 put spread near $0.18
IFIF skewed vol term structure persists without catalystTHEN sell 2026-07-02 $126 call / buy 2026-07-10 $126 call near $0.75
Adjustment Triggers
ADJIF PLTR drops below $111THEN tighten put credit spread strikes or roll down
Exit Triggers
EXITIF PLTR breaks below $110THEN close put spread and reduce bull call spread exposure
EXITIF PLTR reaches $120.59 guardrailTHEN take partial profits on bull call spread

Tactical Summary

Bullish near-term bias targeting $120.59 guardrail with support at $111 (max pain) and gamma flip $110. Initiate bull call spread on strength, put credit spread on support hold. Exit if break below $110 accelerates selloff to $105.42. High IV and mixed flow warrant tight stops; adjust spreads on $111 breach.
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