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SOFI

SoFi Technologies, Inc.Close $17.29EOD only
Max Pain
$17.00
Next expiry Jun 26, 2026
Expected Move
±$0.85
5.0% from close
Price Gap
-0.29
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
0
Low premium
P/C OI
0.50
Slightly call-heavy
Consensus
8.0/10
Bullish tilt
Published snapshot: Jun 23, 2026 close
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Published Snapshot
Jun 23, 2026 close
SOFI Directional Report
Analysis based on market close June 24, 2026

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Outlook

SOFI bullish: high vol, gamma pinning at $17, bullish flow, spot above MP. Positive dealer gamma supports drift to $18. Confidence 9/10.

Confidence:
9 / 10
Base 5; +2 GEX/flow aligned; +1 GEX pinning; +0.5 spot near MP; +0.5 VIX 19
Supports: Bullish flow, positive gamma, spot above MP, high vol
Conflicts: Resistance $18, gamma flip $15, IV contraction
📈Bullish flow and positive GEX align
🎯Gamma pinning near $17 supports price stability
⚠️Resistance at $18 may cap gains; watch break
📊High vol justifies premiums; contraction risk exists

Regime Classification

Vol Regime
High
High IV (VIX 18.6); supports directional moves
Gamma Regime
Pinning
Positive GEX $102.6M; pinning near $17 max pain
Flow Regime
Bullish
Bullish net premium; call buying dominates
Spot vs Max Pain
Above
Spot above $17 MP; less pinning resistance
Thesis duration: Multi-week — Sustained momentum from bullish flow and gamma

Price Range Forecast

Next 2 days
$16.50$18.11
Target $18; support $17
Next 1 week
$15.98$18.64
Aim $18.64; $18 critical
Next 2 weeks
$15.53$19.09
Upside to $19.09; flip at $15

Key Levels

Max pain pins: $17 (2026-06-26); $18 (2026-07-02); $17 (2026-07-10)
EM guardrails: 2d $16.50/$18.11; 1w $15.98/$18.64
Support: $17.00 · $15.53
Resistance: $18.00 · $19.00 · $19.09
Gamma flip: ~$15.00Approx — based on put OI concentration of 71,071 (13.3% below spot)
Structural: Max pain $17 (Jun26), $18 (Jul2), $17 (Jul10). EM: 2d $16.5/$18.11, 1w $15.98/$18.64. Support $17, $15.53; resist $18, $19, $19.09. Gamma flip $15.

Dealer Positioning (GEX/DEX)

GEX: $+102.6M

DEX: +102.5M shares

Gamma flip: ~$15 (Approx — based on put OI concentration of 71,071 (13.3% below spot))

NTM gamma: GEX +$102.6M, DEX +102.5M; gamma flip ~$15.

IV Analysis

IV vs VIX: IV rich vs VIX 18.6; reflects high expected move

Term structure: Front-end elevated; back-end flatter

Skew: Call bias; sell puts at $17 or call spreads $18-19

Flow Analysis

Net premium: Net call premium of $8.6M with put/call volume ratio 0.44 indicates strong bullish flow.

Directional prints: 61.3 put 18 ITM 2026-06-26 — Large put volume 17,113 vs OI 4,638 (3.7x) near the money; may represent hedging or bearish speculation, but net call premium is dominant. 61.7 put 17.5 ITM 2026-06-26 — Significant put activity 16,358 vs OI 7,319 (2.2x) at slightly lower strike, consistent with hedging pressure ahead of expiry.

Unusual: 88.3 put 7 OTM 2026-09-18 — Deep OTM put with volume 1,680 vs OI 118 (14.2x high vol/OI); likely speculative lottery-type buy. 82 put 13.5 OTM 2026-07-02 — OTM put with volume 1,954 vs OI 471 (4.2x); elevated activity suggests bearish positioning or tail hedge. 88.3 put 5 OTM 2026-12-18 — Very deep OTM put with volume 343 vs OI 171 (2.0x); negligible premium, likely speculative.

Risks & Catalysts

!IV contraction
!Gamma flip below $15
!Broader market weakness
!Failure to break $18

Strategy Viability

StrategyEdgeBest SetupPrimary Risk
Bull call spreadModerate-Weak
Buy 2026-07-31 $19.00/$21.50 call spread
Why now: Capture upside with limited risk; positive gamma and call flow support higher strikes.
IV contraction post-earnings reduces spread value; max loss if stock stays below long strike. Liquidity constraints: short_call: Wide spread (60%).
Put credit spreadModerate-Weak
Sell 2026-07-31 $15.50/$13.50 put spread
Why now: Collect credit with defined risk; volatility elevated provides rich premiums.
If stock drops below short put, max loss is spread width; gamma flip below $15 is risk. Liquidity constraints: short_put: Wide spread (62%).; long_put: Open interest below 25.
Call diagonalModerate
Sell 2026-07-10 $18.50 call / buy 2026-08-21 $19.00 call
Why now: Near-term vol elevated; back-month call provides long exposure into earnings with reduced cost.
If stock moves against, diagonal can lose; need upward drift for profit.

Top Plays

#1
Call Diagonal into Earnings
Sell 2026-07-10 $18.50 call / buy 2026-08-21 $19.00 call
Sell near-term call to collect premium, buy back-month call for upside into earnings.
Why this play: Best aligned with bullish multi-week thesis; sells near-term high vol, buys later exposure into earnings, limited risk, liquidity pass.
Debit: $0.72-$0.89
Max loss: $0.89
BE: Path-dependent
Mgmt: Monitor vol; adjust if spot stays below short strike.
Traders seeking leveraged bullish exposure with reduced cost and volatility decay.
#2
Bull Call Spread Upside
Buy 2026-07-31 $19.00/$21.50 call spread
Buy OTM call spread for upside to $21.50 with limited risk.
Why this play: Direct bullish with defined risk; capitalizes on positive gamma and call flow, but liquidity fails.
Debit: $0.44-$0.54
Max loss: $0.54
BE: $19.54
Mgmt: Exit if spot drops below $17 invalidation. Liquidity warning: Liquidity constraints: short_call: Wide spread (60%).
Traders wanting capped risk and clear profit target.
#3
Put Credit Spread Income
Sell 2026-07-31 $15.50/$13.50 put spread
Sell put spread below support for credit with defined risk.
Why this play: Bullish but limited upside; collects premium in high vol, but less aggressive.
Credit: $0.41-$0.51
Max loss: $1.49
BE: $14.99
Mgmt: Roll if spot approaches short strike. Liquidity warning: Liquidity constraints: short_put: Wide spread (62%).; long_put: Open interest below 25.
Conservative traders seeking income with downside protection.

Watchlist Triggers

Entry Triggers
IFIF spot holds above $17 and IV remains elevatedTHEN enter Call Diagonal: sell 7/10 $18.50C, buy 8/21 $19.00C for $0.72-$0.89 credit
Adjustment Triggers
ADJIF spot rises above $18 and IV stableTHEN roll short call up to $19 strike to manage gamma risk
Exit Triggers
EXITIF spot breaks below $17THEN close all bullish positions immediately

Tactical Summary

Bullish into earnings, support $17, resistance $18, high vol favors selling premium. Top play: Call Diagonal (liquid). Risk: gamma flip below $15.
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