Watch next session: $714; $712
Net premium: +$381.7M bullish
P/C volume ratio: 1.12
P/C OI ratio: 1.49
Aggressive call buying at 714-717 suggests bullish positioning; elevated P/C ratios and negative gamma caution overextension. Spot near max pain, heavy put hedging at 711-718.
Call additions: Massive call volume at 714-717C (vol/oi 205, 160, 97)
Put additions: Heavy put volume at 711-716P (vol/oi 158, 143, 128, 118, 93)
GEX/DEX consistency: GEX -$388M (short gamma) consistent with DEX +250M (long delta); dealers net long delta with negative gamma.
OI clusters: Largest OI at 715C (3,339) and 715P (2,227); MP around 715.
Hedging evidence: Put buying at 711-716 suggests hedging; call buying could be directional or covering shorts.
Max pain context: Spot near MP (0.1% away); pinning likely for expiry.
~Signal: Heavy call buying at 714-717 and put buying at 711-716 indicates large institutional positioning around MP.
~Noise: Some unusual prints with very low IV (e.g., 718P at 0% IV) may be illiquid or stale; ignore for direction.