base 5; +2 GEX/flow strongly aligned; +1 GEX positive (pinning); -1 spot 14.0% from MP; +1 VIX 17
Watch next session: gamma flip level; weekly expiration
Net premium: +$158.4M bullish
P/C volume ratio: 0.92
P/C OI ratio: 1.18
Mixed flow with heavy call accumulation at $1400 and put protection at $1000. Positive GEX and net call delta suggest bullish tilt despite broader market weakness.
#1STX 2026-06-26 $1400.00 Call
Intent: Bullish speculation on spike above 1400.
Dual read: Could be short call if stock stays below 1400.
Read-through: Volume 6.1x OI suggests aggressive new buying.
#2STX 2026-06-26 $1000.00 Put
Intent: Hedging or bearish bet on drop below 1000.
Dual read: Also could be protection for long put positions.
Read-through: Volume above OI indicates new bearish positioning.
Call additions: Large call volume at $1400C (6/26); net premium +$158M
Put additions: Put OI heavy; sizable put at $1000P
GEX/DEX consistency: GEX +3.1M, DEX +5.3M shares; aligns with long gamma/delta
OI clusters: Put cluster at $1000 (26.9% below spot); call cluster at $1400
Hedging evidence: Gamma flip at $800; VIX 17 suggests hedging
Max pain context: Above MP; pinning gamma near $800-$1000
~High call volume at $1400C is signal of bullish intent
~Put OI dominance vs volume ratio is cautionary signal
~GEX/DEX consistency is real signal