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SOFI

SoFi Technologies, Inc.Close $17.10EOD only
Max Pain
$17.00
Next expiry Jun 26, 2026
Expected Move
±$0.96
5.6% from close
Price Gap
-0.10
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
0
Low premium
P/C OI
0.50
Slightly call-heavy
Consensus
8.5/10
Bullish tilt
Published snapshot: Jun 22, 2026 close
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Published Snapshot
Jun 22, 2026 close
SOFI Directional Report
Analysis based on market close June 23, 2026

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Outlook

SOFI high vol, pinning gamma, bullish flow. Spot above $17 MP, dealer long gamma $100M. Confidence 9/10, bullish drift to $18+ in 1-2 weeks, near-term reversion risk to $17. Gamma flip risk below $15.

Confidence:
9 / 10
Base 5; GEX/flow +2; GEX pin +1; spot 1.7% from MP +0.5; VIX 19 +0.5.
Supports: Bullish flow, positive gamma, spot above MP.
Conflicts: High vol, mean reversion to $17, gamma flip at $15.
📈Bullish flow and gamma pinning
⚠️Spot above $17 max pain risk
🛡️Dealer long gamma dampens selloffs

Regime Classification

Vol Regime
High
High vol: IV rich vs VIX 19.5.
Gamma Regime
Pinning
Positive GEX $100M; pins $17; flip $15.
Flow Regime
Bullish
Bullish net premium buying.
Spot vs Max Pain
Above
Above $17 MP by 1.7%.
Thesis duration: Multi-week — Dealer-flow alignment supports sustained bullish momentum.

Price Range Forecast

Next 2 days
$16.44$18.15
Pin $17; breakout $18.15.
Next 1 week
$15.99$18.60
Dealer support target $18.60.
Next 2 weeks
$15.59$18.99
Target $18.99; support $15.59.

Key Levels

Max pain pins: $17 (2026-06-26); $18 (2026-07-02); $17 (2026-07-10)
EM guardrails: 2d $16.44/$18.15; 1w $15.99/$18.60
Support: $17.00 · $15.59
Resistance: $18.99
Gamma flip: ~$15.00Approx — based on put OI concentration of 69,314 (13.2% below spot)
Structural: Support $15.59 (gamma flip), $17 (MP); resistance $18.99; EM 2d $16.44/$18.15, 1w $15.99/$18.60.

Dealer Positioning (GEX/DEX)

GEX: $+100.3M

DEX: +101.2M shares

Gamma flip: ~$15 (Approx — based on put OI concentration of 69,314 (13.2% below spot))

NTM gamma: Dealer long gamma +$100M; flip ~$15; pins $17-$18.

IV Analysis

IV vs VIX: IV rich vs VIX.

Term structure: Contango; short-dated decay fast.

Skew: Put skew high; call overwriting attractive.

Flow Analysis

Net premium: Net premium +10.6M, call-heavy (P/C vol ratio 0.33), confirming bullish flow.

Directional prints:

Unusual: 53.7 put 18.5 ITM 2026-07-10 — Vol 209, OI 125, vol/OI 1.7. Put: if bought bearish, if sold bullish. Unusual vs overall call flow.

Risks & Catalysts

!Gamma flip at $15.
!Spot fails to hold $17 support.

Strategy Viability

StrategyEdgeBest SetupPrimary Risk
Bull call spreadModerate
Buy 2026-07-31 $20.00/$22.00 call spread
Why now: Bullish flow, high vol, long gamma support. Spread limits cost.
Upside capped at short strike; max loss if spot declines.
Put credit spreadModerate-Weak
Sell 2026-07-31 $15.50/$13.50 put spread
Why now: High IV, bullish flow, gamma support at $17. Premium harvest.
Max loss if spot breaches short put strike. Liquidity constraints: long_put: Open interest below 25.
Cash-secured putModerate
Sell 2026-07-31 $15.50 cash-secured put
Why now: Willing to own SOFI at discount; high IV boosts premium.
Obligation to buy shares if assigned below strike.
Bullish risk reversalModerate
Buy 2026-07-31 $20.00 call / sell 2026-07-31 $15.50 put
Why now: Bullish flow, high vol; risk reversal captures upside with defined risk.
Short put can be assigned if spot drops; downside risk.

Top Plays

#1
Bull Call Spread
Buy 2026-07-31 $20.00/$22.00 call spread
Buy $20/$22 call spread for upside with limited cost.
Why this play: Best risk/reward for bullish drift; defined loss, leverages gamma support.
Debit: $0.26-$0.32
Max loss: $0.32
BE: $20.32
Mgmt: Exit if SOFI drops below $17; take profit at $22 or before expiry.
Traders seeking bullish exposure with capped risk.
#2
Bullish Risk Reversal
Buy 2026-07-31 $20.00 call / sell 2026-07-31 $15.50 put
Buy $20 call, sell $15.50 put to finance upside.
Why this play: Leverages high IV and bullish flow for unlimited upside with defined risk.
Credit: $0.05-$0.06
Max loss: $15.44
BE: $15.44
Mgmt: Monitor gamma risk; close if stock approaches $15.50.
Aggressive traders comfortable with potential assignment.
#3
Cash-Secured Put
Sell 2026-07-31 $15.50 cash-secured put
Sell $15.50 put to collect premium and potentially buy stock lower.
Why this play: High IV premium; willing to own SOFI at discount if assigned.
Credit: $0.57-$0.69
Max loss: $14.81
BE: $14.81
Mgmt: Roll if tested; monitor support at $17.
Income-oriented traders who want to acquire SOFI.

Watchlist Triggers

Entry Triggers
IFIF SOFI holds above $17 support with bullish flow, THEN enter Bull Call Spread (strat1) at $0.26-$0.32 for capped upside.Buy 2026-07-31 $20/$22 call spread at $0.26-$0.32
IFIF SOFI retests $17 and bounces, THEN enter Bullish Risk Reversal (strat4) at $0.05-$0.06 net credit.Buy $20 call and sell $15.50 put at net credit $0.05-$0.06
IFIF SOFI tests $17 support and holds, THEN enter Bull Put Spread (strat3) at $0.50 credit.Sell $17 put and buy $16 put at $0.50 credit
Exit Triggers
EXITIF SOFI breaks below $17 intraday and closes below, THEN exit all bullish positions.Close all bullish positions (strat1, strat3, strat4)
EXITIF SOFI reaches $18.99 resistance within 10 days, THEN take profit on Bull Call Spread (strat1).Close Bull Call Spread at $1.68 max gain or earlier

Tactical Summary

SOFI bullish drift to $18+ in 1-2 weeks with high volatility. Support at $17, gamma flip risk below $15. Best play: Bull Call Spread (strat1) for capped risk. Manage invalidation at $17. Aggressive traders can use Risk Reversal (strat4).
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