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TSLA

Tesla, Inc.Close $405.05EOD only
Max Pain
$397.50
Next expiry Jun 24, 2026
Expected Move
±$11.47
2.8% from close
Price Gap
-7.55
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
7
Low premium
P/C OI
0.74
Slightly call-heavy
Consensus
6.0/10
Bearish tilt
Published snapshot: Jun 22, 2026 close
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Published Snapshot
Jun 22, 2026 close
TSLA Directional Report
Analysis based on market close June 23, 2026

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Outlook

Bearish near-term: high vol, negative GEX amplifies downside. Spot below MP $402. Support $352 cushions. Neutral 1-2 weeks.

Confidence:
6.5 / 10
Base 5; +2 GEX/flow; -1 spot vs MP; +0.5 VIX; net 6.5.
Supports: Negative GEX, high vol.
Conflicts: Positive DEX, mixed flow, support.
🔴Dealer short gamma amplifies moves.
🟡Spot $382 vs MP $402 gap.
🟢Support $352 key; break to $300.

Regime Classification

Vol Regime
High
High vol, VIX 19.
Gamma Regime
Trending
Trending; GEX -$12.1M short gamma.
Flow Regime
Mixed
Mixed.
Spot vs Max Pain
Below
Spot 5.2% below MP $402.
Thesis duration: Multi-week — High vol and short gamma structure.

Price Range Forecast

Next 2 days
$373.28$389.93
Below MP, bearish.
Next 1 week
$364.76$398.46
Range neutral.
Next 2 weeks
$352.36$410.86
Support key, bearish if break.

Key Levels

Max pain pins: $402 (2026-06-24); $400 (2026-06-26); $410 (2026-06-29)
EM guardrails: 2d $373.28/$389.93; 1w $364.76/$398.46
Support: $352.36
Resistance: $400.00 · $402.50 · $410.00
Gamma flip: ~$300.00Approx — based on put OI concentration of 20,300 (21.4% below spot)
Structural: Support $352; resistance $400/$402/$410; gamma flip $300.

Dealer Positioning (GEX/DEX)

GEX: $-12.1M

DEX: +111.9M shares

Gamma flip: ~$300 (Approx — based on put OI concentration of 20,300 (21.4% below spot))

NTM gamma: GEX -$12.1M short gamma; DEX +111.9M shares; flip $300.

IV Analysis

IV vs VIX: IV rich vs VIX.

Term structure: Contango.

Skew: Put skew steep; bearish spreads.

Flow Analysis

Net premium: Net put premium of $702.8M, P/C vol ratio 0.91, OI ratio 0.73, bearish flow.

Directional prints: 37.4 put 380 OTM 2026-06-24 — Vol 91,593, OI 1,884, ratio 48.6. Likely aggressive put buying (bearish).

Unusual: 36.9 call 387.5 OTM 2026-06-24 — Vol 42,385, OI 184, ratio 230.3. Extreme vol/OI; likely call selling (bearish). 36.9 call 385 OTM 2026-06-24 — Vol 58,724, OI 353, ratio 166.4. High call volume; probable selling (bearish). 37.8 call 380 ITM 2026-06-24 — Vol 42,668, OI 294, ratio 145.1. Unusual call volume; likely sold.

Risks & Catalysts

!Rally above $410.
!Gamma flip below $300.
!Macro shock.

Strategy Viability

StrategyEdgeBest SetupPrimary Risk
Bear put spreadModerate-Strong
Buy 2026-07-24 $380.00/$350.00 put spread
Why now: Defined risk bearish debit spread aligns with bearish flow and vol environment.
Rally above $410 or gamma flip below $300.
Put diagonalModerate
Sell 2026-07-10 $365.00 put / buy 2026-08-21 $380.00 put
Why now: Vol term structure favors front-month premium decay; back-month upside from continued downside.
Sharp rally reverses vol premium; time decay works against back-month.
Long putModerate-Strong
Buy 2026-07-24 $365.00 put
Why now: Bearish flow, negative GEX, and high IV make long put attractive for gamma gains.
Theta decay if stock consolidates; rally above $410.

Top Plays

#1
Bear Put Spread
Buy 2026-07-24 $380.00/$350.00 put spread
Buy $380/$350 put spread to profit from downside capture with limited risk.
Why this play: Best risk-reward with defined loss and strong alignment with bearish flow and negative GEX.
Debit: $10.01-$12.24
Max loss: $12.24
BE: $367.76
Mgmt: Exit near $350 support or if spot rallies above $400 invalidation.
Traders seeking defined-risk bearish exposure with high probability of success.
#2
Long Put
Buy 2026-07-24 $365.00 put
Buy $365 put to benefit from continued downside and potential gamma acceleration.
Why this play: Direct bearish play capitalizing on high IV and negative gamma, but higher cost and risk.
Debit: $11.72-$14.33
Max loss: $14.33
BE: $350.67
Mgmt: Set stop at 50% loss; consider rolling if spot stabilizes above $400.
Aggressive traders willing to risk higher premium for unlimited upside in bear move.
#3
Put Diagonal
Sell 2026-07-10 $365.00 put / buy 2026-08-21 $380.00 put
Sell front put decay, buy back put for extended downside exposure.
Why this play: Leverages vol term structure but complexity and variable profit reduce rank.
Debit: $16.92-$20.68
Max loss: $20.68
BE: Path-dependent
Mgmt: Monitor gamma risk; close if spot nears $352 support or IV expands.
Experienced traders comfortable with timing premium decay and directional bias.

Watchlist Triggers

Entry Triggers
IFIF spot breaks below $380 with bearish momentumTHEN buy 2026-07-24 $380/$350 put spread near $11.00
IFIF spot drops below $370 on high volumeTHEN buy 2026-07-24 $365 put near $13.00
Exit Triggers
EXITIF spot reaches $352 support or rallies above $400THEN exit the bear put spread

Tactical Summary

Bearish near-term, neutral next week. Negative GEX amplifies downside. Support $352; resistance $400/$402/$410. Top plays: bear put spread ($380/$350) and long put ($365). Exit if spot breaches $400 or hits $352.
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