Term structure: Steep contango front; IV decays from 233% to 165% over 6 months
Spot vs MP: Below
GEX regime: Trending ($-6.4M)
Gamma flip: ~$200.00 — Approx — based on put OI concentration of 5,238 (12.9% below spot)
OI concentrations: Max pain $240 (6/26), $230 (7/2), $202 (7/10); gamma flip at $200
#1Put diagonal
Sell 2026-07-17 $189.00 put / buy 2026-09-18 $185.00 put
Sell near-term put, buy longer-dated put at lower strike for downside protection.
Mgmt: Monitor 152.57 invalidation; roll if spot approaches short strike. Liquidity warning: Liquidity constraints: short_put: Volume below 5.; long_put: Volume below 5.
#2Call calendar
Sell 2026-07-17 $320.00 call / buy 2026-09-18 $320.00 call
Sell near-term call, buy longer-dated call; profits from time decay below strike.
Mgmt: Exit if spot rallies above strike; adjust strikes if needed. Liquidity warning: Liquidity constraints: long_call: Volume below 5.
!Negative dealer GEX (-$6.4M) could amplify moves
!Spot below gamma flip $200, bearish bias
!Put OI ratio >1.5 suggests hedging pressure