Watch next session: $800; $940
Net premium: +$679K bullish
P/C volume ratio: 1.61
P/C OI ratio: 1.22
Heavy put flow dominates; unusual puts, negative GEX, spot below MP. Net call premium suggests hedging. Bearish sentiment.
#1STX 2026-07-02 $800.00 Put
Intent: Aggressive bearish speculation on downside below $800
Read-through: High vol/oi, deep OTM puts suggest fear of sharp drop
#2STX 2026-06-26 $940.00 Put
Intent: Bearish positioning or hedging, expiring today
Dual read: Could be closing existing shorts
Read-through: ITM put buying indicates expectation of continued weakness
#3STX 2026-07-02 $900.00 Put
Intent: Bearish view targeting $900, possibly hedging
Read-through: ATM put buying aligns with bearish flow and high put/call ratios
Call additions: Minimal; net premium positive but dominated by put activity
Put additions: Heavy; $800, $900, $940 strikes see unusual volume (vol/oi 1.6-1.8)
GEX/DEX consistency: Consistent: negative GEX with positive DEX suggests dealers amplify moves; hedged by puts
OI clusters: Largest OI at $800 put (1,682 contracts), $900 and $940 also sizeable
Hedging evidence: Puts used as protection; VIX 18 indicates elevated hedging demand
Max pain context: Spot below MP; negative gamma and put flow may pressure spot lower
~Heavy put unusual prints (vol/oi 1.6+) are real signal
~High put/call volume ratio (1.6) confirms bearish tilt
~Net premium positive is noise; likely from cheaper puts vs calls