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TSLA

Tesla, Inc.Close $396.68EOD only
Max Pain
$407.50
Next expiry Jun 10, 2026
Expected Move
±$9.38
2.4% from close
Price Gap
+10.82
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
55
Middle-high premium
P/C OI
0.73
Slightly call-heavy
Consensus
5.5/10
Range bias
Published snapshot: Jun 9, 2026 close
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Published Snapshot
Jun 9, 2026 close
TSLA Directional Report
Analysis based on market close June 10, 2026

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Outlook

Bearish tilt; negative dealer gamma and spot below MP favor downside toward $353 support. Mixed flow and high vol caution near pin levels.

Confidence:
6.5 / 10
Base 5, +2 GEX/flow alignment, -0.5 spot distance from MP.
Supports: Negative dealer gamma, SPY/QQQ sell-off.
Conflicts: Mixed flow, high vol, pinning $400-$410.
📉GEX -$79.7M, flip $300
📌Max pain $400-$410
⚠️Spot 4.6% below MP

Regime Classification

Vol Regime
High
High vol; VIX 22.22, sharp SPY/QQQ drop.
Gamma Regime
Trending
Trending gamma; GEX -$79.7M, flip $300.
Flow Regime
Mixed
Mixed flow; net premium neutral, but GEX/flow aligned.
Spot vs Max Pain
Below
Spot below MP $400, 4.6% gap, pin risk.
Thesis duration: Multi-week — High vol, negative gamma, broad EM range support multi-week directional move.

Price Range Forecast

Next 2 days
$366.06$397.11
Resist $397, support $366; below MP.
Next 1 week
$361.09$402.09
Range $361-$402; bias lower.
Next 2 weeks
$353.09$410.09
Range $353-$410; support test likely.

Key Levels

Max pain pins: $400 (2026-06-10); $408 (2026-06-12); $410 (2026-06-15)
EM guardrails: 2d $366.06/$397.11; 1w $361.09/$402.09
Support: $353.09
Resistance: $400.00 · $410.09
Gamma flip: ~$300.00Approx — based on put OI concentration of 22,052 (21.4% below spot)
Structural: Support $353; resistance $400/$410. EM guardrails: 2d $366/$397, 1w $361/$402, 2w $353/$410. Gamma flip $300.

Dealer Positioning (GEX/DEX)

GEX: $-79.7M

DEX: +127.0M shares

Gamma flip: ~$300 (Approx — based on put OI concentration of 22,052 (21.4% below spot))

NTM gamma: Short gamma (GEX -$79.7M, DEX +127M). Flip $300 amplifies downside.

IV Analysis

IV vs VIX: IV elevated vs VIX, high vol regime.

Term structure: Contango; event kinks June 12/15.

Skew: Put skew high; consider put spreads.

Flow Analysis

Net premium: Net premium -$775M (negative) from heavy put selling outweighing OTM call buying.

Directional prints: 4.3 put 380 OTM 2026-06-10 — vol/OI 61, low IV 4.3%. Likely sold for premium collection; bearish bias. 8 call 385 OTM 2026-06-10 — vol/OI 142, IV 8%. Aggressive OTM call buying (bought); bullish gamma speculation. 7.8 put 382.5 ITM 2026-06-10 — vol/OI 59, IV 7.8%. Sold for credit; reinforces bearish stance.

Unusual: 310.9 call 850 OTM 2026-06-12 — vol/OI 290, IV 311%. Extreme low-probability lotto buy; negligible premium. 5 call 382.5 OTM 2026-06-10 — vol/OI 167, IV 5%. Huge volume in cheap OTM call; unusually low IV. 4.3 put 380 OTM 2026-06-10 — vol/OI 61, IV 4.3%. High volume put with low IV; likely sold.

Risks & Catalysts

!Break above $410 resistance
!Positive catalyst reversing sell-off
!Pinning at $400 max pain
!IV contraction reducing option value

Strategy Viability

StrategyEdgeBest SetupPrimary Risk
Long putModerate
Buy 2026-08-21 $350.00 put
Why now: Dealer gamma negative, spot below MP, heavy put selling. Use 72 DTE to span earnings.
Time decay and vol contraction if price stabilizes.
Bear put spreadModerate-Strong
Buy 2026-08-21 $350.00/$325.00 put spread
Why now: Reduces cost and vega vs long put; negative flow supports downside.
Max loss if spot stays above short strike; pin risk near $400.
Call credit spreadModerate
Sell 2026-08-21 $445.00/$510.00 call spread
Why now: Low probability of upside break; heavy put selling suggests cap. Use 72 DTE for theta decay.
If spot rallies above short strike, max loss is width minus credit.

Top Plays

#1
Bear Put Spread
Buy 2026-08-21 $350.00/$325.00 put spread
Buy $350/$325 put spread to profit from expected decline with reduced vega and lower cost.
Why this play: Cost-effective bearish play with defined risk, capitalizing on negative dealer gamma and spot below MP.
Debit: $6.59-$8.06
Max loss: $8.06
BE: $341.94
Mgmt: Exit if spot rallies above $400 invalidation; manage for theta decay.
Traders seeking capped risk and bearish exposure into earnings.
#2
Long Put
Buy 2026-08-21 $350.00 put
Buy $350 put to gain from downside move; high leverage but unlimited loss risk.
Why this play: Direct bearish bet with high payout potential, supported by heavy put selling and low IV.
Debit: $16.90-$20.65
Max loss: $20.65
BE: $329.35
Mgmt: Set stop at 1.5x entry cost; close early if spot approaches $350.
Aggressive traders willing to risk higher premium for asymmetric upside.
#3
Call Credit Spread
Sell 2026-08-21 $445.00/$510.00 call spread
Sell $445/$510 call spread to collect premium, betting spot stays below $445.
Why this play: Bearish play on capped upside; low probability but defined risk and theta decay.
Credit: $7.85-$9.60
Max loss: $55.40
BE: $454.60
Mgmt: Monitor for break above $400; close at 50% max profit or stop loss at 2x credit.
Income-focused traders expecting sideways to lower price action.

Watchlist Triggers

Entry Triggers
IFIf TSLA breaks below support $353.09 with volumeBuy 2026-08-21 $350/$325 put spread for $6.59-$8.06
IFIf TSLA approaches $353 with bearish momentumBuy 2026-08-21 $350 put for $16.90-$20.65
Exit Triggers
EXITIf TSLA rallies above $400 invalidationClose all bearish positions

Tactical Summary

Bearish tilt; negative dealer gamma, spot below MP. Support $353, resistance $400/$410. Prefer Bear Put Spread for cost efficiency. Invalidation above $400.
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