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SOFI

SoFi Technologies, Inc.Close $16.47EOD only
Max Pain
$16.50
Next expiry Jun 12, 2026
Expected Move
±$0.83
5.0% from close
Price Gap
+0.03
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
40
Middle-high premium
P/C OI
0.49
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
SOFI Directional Report
Analysis based on market close June 9, 2026

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Outlook

Bullish bias with expectation of pinning near $16 for June 12 expiry, supported by positive dealer gamma and bullish flow; spot near max pain, high vol may see compression as expiry approaches, but upside limited by resistance at $16.5-$17.

Confidence:
9 / 10
Strong alignment between GEX (+$81.8M) and bullish flow (+106.1M shares) provides high confidence; spot at MP (0.2% away) reinforces pinning; elevated VIX (~20) adds vol premium but not enough to derail thesis.
Supports: Bullish flow, positive dealer gamma, spot at max pain, high vol supportive of directional move.
Conflicts: Broader market weakness (SPY -0.29%, QQQ -1.15%), resistance at $16.5-$17, upcoming multiple OPEX expiries may cause rotation.
📈Bullish flow with $106.1M net long dealer delta supports upside
📌Gamma pinning at $16 (June 12) with $81.8M GEX keeps spot anchored
⚠️Resistance at $16.5-$17 near gamma flip level $15 could become support

Regime Classification

Vol Regime
High
Vol is High relative to typical range, driven by elevated VIX (19.87) and stock-specific event risk from OPEX.
Gamma Regime
Pinning
Gamma is Pinning with positive GEX of $81.8M; gamma flip at $15 based on put OI concentration of 77,699 contracts.
Flow Regime
Bullish
Flow is Bullish with net premium context: DEX +106.1M shares indicates strong dealer long delta positioning.
Spot vs Max Pain
At
Spot is At max pain of $16 for June 12 expiry, reinforcing pinning dynamics.
Thesis duration: Event-specific — Primary driver is June 12 OPEX pinning at $16 with positive dealer gamma; flow bullish and high vol support near-term directional resolution.

Price Range Forecast

Next 2 days
$15.64$17.29
Pinning near $16 with bullish flow; upside to $16.5 resistance.
Next 1 week
$15.16$17.78
Post-OPEX, gamma flip at $15 provides support; resistance at $17.78.
Next 2 weeks
$14.76$18.18
Range widened; gamma flip at $15 downside support; resistance at $18.

Key Levels

Max pain pins: $16 (2026-06-12); $15 (2026-06-18); $17 (2026-06-26)
EM guardrails: 2d $15.64/$17.29; 1w $15.16/$17.78
Support: $15.00 · $14.76
Resistance: $16.50 · $17.00 · $18.00
Gamma flip: ~$15.00Approx — based on put OI concentration of 77,699 (8.9% below spot)
Structural: Max pain pins: $16 (2026-06-12), $15 (2026-06-18), $17 (2026-06-26). EM guardrails: 2d $15.64/$17.29; 1w $15.16/$17.78; 2w $14.76/$18.18. Support: $15.00, $14.76. Resistance: $16.50, $17.00, $18.00. Gamma flip: ~$15 based on put OI concentration of 77,699.

Dealer Positioning (GEX/DEX)

GEX: $+81.8M

DEX: +106.1M shares

Gamma flip: ~$15 (Approx — based on put OI concentration of 77,699 (8.9% below spot))

NTM gamma: GEX +$81.8M, DEX +106.1M shares, gamma flip ~$15.

IV Analysis

IV vs VIX: SOFI IV likely rich relative to VIX given high vol regime and event risk, but typical for a high-beta name near OPEX.

Term structure: Likely backwardated near term due to OPEX, with kink at June 12 expiry.

Skew: Put skew elevated: opportunistic to sell puts at $15 support given positive dealer gamma and bullish flow.

Flow Analysis

Net premium: Net premium of $11.2M strongly bullish; put/call volume ratio 0.34 indicates heavy call buying.

Directional prints: 59.8 call 16 ITM 2026-07-24 — Vol/OI 16.8 extremely high; suggests aggressive call buying. Preferred read: bullish.

Unusual: 59.8 call 16 ITM 2026-07-24 — Extreme vol/OI 16.8 indicates unusual call accumulation. 56 put 14 OTM 2026-07-24 — Vol/OI 3.5 on OTM put; likely hedging or bearish speculation. 60.2 put 16 OTM 2026-06-12 — High volume 16k on near-term ATM put; vol/OI 1.6, may be hedging.

Risks & Catalysts

!Broader market sell-off (tech weakness) could overwhelm bullish flow.
!Gamma flip at $15 if spot breaks below that level.
!Resistance at $16.5-$17 may cap upside.
!Multiple OPEX expiries this month create rolling pinning points.

Strategy Viability

StrategyEdgeBest SetupPrimary Risk
Bull call spreadModerate-Strong
Buy 2026-07-17 $16.00/$17.00 call spread
Why now: Strong call flow and positive gamma support upward drift; resistance caps, making spread efficient
Upside limited to short strike; if pinning fails and spot drops, entire debit lost
Put credit spreadModerate
Sell 2026-07-17 $15.00/$14.00 put spread
Why now: Positive dealer gamma and bullish flow reduce downside risk; sell put credit spread at $15/$14 to collect premium
If spot breaks below $15, max loss of $1, but gamma flip risk noted
Bullish risk reversalModerate-Strong
Buy 2026-08-21 $20.00 call / sell 2026-08-21 $14.00 put
Why now: Heavy call buying and bullish flow; use long call to capture momentum, short put to fund premium
Short put exposes to downside below $15; vol expansion could hurt

Top Plays

#1
Bull Call Spread
Buy 2026-07-17 $16.00/$17.00 call spread
Buy $16/$17 call spread to capture drift toward $16.5-$17.
Why this play: Best fits capped bullish thesis and heavy call flow; defined risk at resistance.
Debit: $0.42-$0.52
Max loss: $0.52
BE: $16.52
Mgmt: Exit if below $15 or premium doubles, hold to expiry.
Defined-risk bullish traders.
#2
Put Credit Spread
Sell 2026-07-17 $15.00/$14.00 put spread
Sell $15/$14 put spread for income with buffer.
Why this play: Collects premium with low risk; supported by bullish flow and gamma.
Credit: $0.23-$0.29
Max loss: $0.71
BE: $14.71
Mgmt: Close near $15 or after 50% profit.
Conservative income seekers.
#3
Bullish Risk Reversal
Buy 2026-08-21 $20.00 call / sell 2026-08-21 $14.00 put
Long $20 call funded by short $14 put for upside exposure.
Why this play: Leverages call demand but capped upside makes it less ideal; high risk.
Debit: $0.06-$0.07
Max loss: $14.00
BE: $14.00
Mgmt: Close if below $15 or call gains 100%.
Aggressive breakout traders.

Watchlist Triggers

Entry Triggers
IFIF spot holds above $15.50 and trades near $16, targeting rally to resistance.THEN buy the 2026-07-17 $16/$17 call spread for $0.42-$0.52.
IFIF spot stays above $15.20 with bullish momentum, protecting against gamma flip.THEN sell the 2026-07-17 $15/$14 put spread for $0.23-$0.29.
Exit Triggers
EXITIF spot breaks below $15.00, invalidating bullish thesis.THEN exit the call spread and put credit spread positions.

Tactical Summary

Bullish bias near $16 max pain with resistance at $16.5-$17 and gamma support at $15. Favor defined-risk bull call spread or put credit spread using July 17 expiry. Risk: breakdown below $15 triggers gamma flip.
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