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SMCI

Super Micro Computer, Inc.Close $32.45EOD only
Max Pain
$30.50
Next expiry Jun 26, 2026
Expected Move
±$2.12
6.5% from close
Price Gap
-1.95
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
29
Middle-high premium
P/C OI
0.72
Slightly call-heavy
Consensus
5.0/10
Range bias
Published snapshot: Jun 24, 2026 close
End-of-day snapshot

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Published Snapshot
Jun 24, 2026 close
SMCI Flow Report
Analysis based on market close June 25, 2026

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Flow Verdict

BiasBullish
Confirmation: Heavy call volume with low put/call ratio (0.44) and positive gamma ($59M) pinning spot near $30 support.
Invalidation: Break below $30 gamma flip or spike in put volume shifts flow bearish.
Confidence:
5.5 / 10
base 5; -1 GEX/flow contradict; +1 GEX positive (pinning); +0.5 VIX 19

Watch next session: $30; $33

Flow Summary

Net premium: -$4.0M bearish

P/C volume ratio: 0.44

P/C OI ratio: 0.76

SMCI shows bullish call skew despite net premium outflow. Large volume at $32 strike for weekly expiry suggests dealer hedging. Positive gamma and low VIX support pinning action near $30. Upward bias unless $30 breaks.

Notable Prints

#1
SMCI 2027-06-17 $33.00 Put
Vol: 2,002
OI: 181
Vol/OI: 11.1x
IV: 81.0%
Notional: ~$2.1M
Intent: Protective put or bearish speculation
Dual read: Hedging long stock vs outright bearish

Read-through: Expects downside by 2027; vol/oi 11.1

#2
SMCI 2026-07-02 $33.50 Call
Vol: 4,475
OI: 696
Vol/OI: 6.4x
IV: 81.9%
Notional: ~$371K
Intent: Bullish near-term bet
Dual read: Gamma positioning for pinning

Read-through: Aggressive call buying; suggests rally expectation

#3
SMCI 2026-07-02 $31.50 Put
Vol: 1,639
OI: 496
Vol/OI: 3.3x
IV: 80.1%
Notional: ~$241K
Intent: Unclear flow intent

Read-through: Needs contextual interpretation.

#4
SMCI 2026-08-21 $47.00 Put
Vol: 501
OI: 191
Vol/OI: 2.6x
IV: 91.9%
Notional: ~$791K
Intent: Unclear flow intent

Read-through: Needs contextual interpretation.

#5
SMCI 2026-06-26 $32.00 Put
Vol: 5,584
OI: 2,367
Vol/OI: 2.4x
IV: 68.4%
Notional: ~$469K
Intent: Short-term bearish hedge or speculation
Dual read: Part of straddle; delta hedging

Read-through: High put volume near gamma flip; pinning play

Institutional Positioning

Call additions: June 26 32C, 32.5C and July 2 33.5C saw heavy volume (2k-5k each), OI doubling.

Put additions: June 26 31.5P, 32P, and 2027 33P saw large volumes (1.6k-5.6k) with high vol/OI ratios.

GEX/DEX consistency: Positive GEX ($59M) and DEX (62M shares) consistent; gamma flip at $30 suggests pinning support.

OI clusters: Largest OI at 32 strike (June 26: ~2.7k calls, ~2.4k puts). Also notable at 31.5 and 33 strikes.

Hedging evidence: 2027 $33 put (2002 vol, 11x OI) signals long-dated bearish hedge. Collar-like activity on June 26 32 strike.

Max pain context: Spot ($31.79) above max pain, gamma pinning near $30. High vol (VIX 19) supports straddle positioning.

Signal vs Noise

~Heavy put buying (31.5P, 32P) vs call buying (32C, 32.5C) is real flow, not noise.
~Large 2027 put is structural hedge, not speculative.
~Weekly expirations (June 26) high volume likely gamma scalping noise.

Key Conclusions

🔴Heavy put additions at 31.5/32 for June 26 and upcoming weeks signal near-term bearish bias despite pinning.
🟡Long-dated 2027 put at $33 is a hedge, not directional; watch for further downside protection.
🟢Positive GEX and DEX suggest institutional support; gamma flip at $30 acts as floor for now.
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