base 5; +2 GEX/flow strongly aligned; +1 GEX positive (pinning); -1 spot 12.0% from MP; +0.5 VIX 19
Watch next session: 170; 200
Net premium: +$221.9M bullish
P/C volume ratio: 1.42
P/C OI ratio: 1.56
Heavy put buying with put/call OI 1.56 and volume 1.42. Net premium positive but mixed flow. Gamma pinning near MP, high VIX. Bearish bias unless spot reclaims 200.
#1SOXL 2026-06-12 $196.00 Put
Intent: Bearish bet or hedge on semiconductor ETF
Read-through: Expects SOXL to drop below $196 by expiry
#2SOXL 2026-06-12 $202.50 Call
Intent: Unclear flow intent
Read-through: Needs contextual interpretation.
#3SOXL 2026-07-17 $205.00 Put
Intent: Unclear flow intent
Read-through: Needs contextual interpretation.
#4SOXL 2026-06-18 $181.00 Put
Intent: Unclear flow intent
Read-through: Needs contextual interpretation.
#5SOXL 2026-07-17 $200.00 Call
Intent: Unclear flow intent
Read-through: Needs contextual interpretation.
Call additions: 200,205,202.5,207.5 calls
Put additions: 196,197,181,225 puts
GEX/DEX consistency: Positive GEX and DEX aligned bullish
OI clusters: Call OI peak $200 (510); put OI peak $196 (176), $197 (161)
Hedging evidence: Large put buying at 181,225
Max pain context: Spot above MP; gamma flip 170 supports pinning
~High put/call ratio reflects hedging not bearishness
~Unusual 181/225 puts likely tail hedges
~Elevated IV and GEX consistency indicate real pinning
~Net premium +$222M shows call demand