PTON Peloton Interactive Options Ahead of EarningsIf you haven`t bought the dip on PTON:
Now analyzing the options chain and the chart patterns of PTON Peloton Interactive prior to the earnings report this week,
I would consider purchasing the 7.50usd strike price Calls with
an expiration date of 2025-8-8,
for a premium of approximately $0.46.
If these options prove to be profitable prior to the earnings release, I would sell at least half of them.
Disclosure: I am part of Trade Nation's Influencer program and receive a monthly fee for using their TradingView charts in my analysis.
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MSFT Microsoft Corporation Options Ahead of EarningsIf you haven`t bought MSFT when they announced the 49% stake in OpenAI:
Now analyzing the options chain and the chart patterns of MSFT Microsoft Corporation prior to the earnings report this week,
I would consider purchasing the 550usd strike price Calls with
an expiration date of 2025-12-19,
for a premium of approximately $14.75.
If these options prove to be profitable prior to the earnings release, I would sell at least half of them.
Disclosure: I am part of Trade Nation's Influencer program and receive a monthly fee for using their TradingView charts in my analysis.
OPTT Ocean Power Technologies Options Ahead of EarningsAnalyzing the options chain and the chart patterns of OPTT Ocean Power Technologies prior to the earnings report this week,
I would consider purchasing the 1.50usd strike price Calls with
an expiration date of 2025-11-21,
for a premium of approximately $0.25.
If these options prove to be profitable prior to the earnings release, I would sell at least half of them.
CHTR Charter Communications Options Ahead of EarningsIf you haven`t bought CHTR before the previous earnings:
Now analyzing the options chain and the chart patterns of CHTR Charter Communications prior to the earnings report this week,
I would consider purchasing the 387.5usd strike price Calls with
an expiration date of 2025-7-25,
for a premium of approximately $22.55.
If these options prove to be profitable prior to the earnings release, I would sell at least half of them.
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DG Trading Setup: Capitalizing on RangeDollar General has experienced a stabilization phase following its Q1 2025 results, with same-store sales increasing 2.4% and revenue growing 5.3% to $10.4 billion. The company has regained traction in the discount retail space, mitigating previous challenges related to shrink and operational inefficiencies.
Institutional Flow & Market Positioning
Recent institutional flow highlights large orders in DGโs 115 call and 110 put, signaling either:
- A range-bound setup, where smart money expects the stock to stay between $110-$115 in the near term.
- Potential volatility, with institutions hedging both directions ahead of an unexpected move.
Considering the ATR (18) and standard deviation (7.353), this aligns with a low-breakout probability, making range-based strategies the optimal play. The absence of earnings between now and July further supports sideways movement expectations.
Options Trade Setup: Iron Condor
To capitalize on premium decay and IV contraction, Iโm structuring an iron condor:
- Sell 115 Call / Buy 120 Call
- Sell 110 Put / Buy 105 Put
This strategy ensures limited risk while collecting premium in a high-probability range trade.
BAC Bank of America Corporation Options Ahead of EarningsIf you haven`t bought BAC before the rally:
Now analyzing the options chain and the chart patterns of BAC Bank of America Corporation prior to the earnings report this week,
I would consider purchasing the 48usd strike price Calls with
an expiration date of 2025-7-18,
for a premium of approximately $0.34.
If these options prove to be profitable prior to the earnings release, I would sell at least half of them.
ASML Holding Options Ahead of EarningsIf you haven`t bought the dip on ASML:
Now analyzing the options chain and the chart patterns of ASML Holding prior to the earnings report this week,
I would consider purchasing the 800usd strike price Calls with
an expiration date of 2025-7-25,
for a premium of approximately $32.00.
If these options prove to be profitable prior to the earnings release, I would sell at least half of them.
Disclosure: I am part of Trade Nation's Influencer program and receive a monthly fee for using their TradingView charts in my analysis.
MP Materials Options Ahead of EarningsIf you haven`t bought MP before the previuos earnings:
Now analyzing the options chain and the chart patterns of MP Materials prior to the earnings report this week,
I would consider purchasing the 25usd strike price Calls with
an expiration date of 2025-6-20,
for a premium of approximately $2.97.
If these options prove to be profitable prior to the earnings release, I would sell at least half of them.
Carvana Leading Auto Retail โ Outpacing LAD & AN-Financial Performance & Momentum:
Carvana reported a record-breaking adjusted EBITDA of $488M in Q1 2025, up $253M YoY, with an EBITDA margin of 11.5% (+3.8pp YoY). The company's strong operational efficiency positions it as a leader in the auto retail industry, nearly doubling the margins of competitors like Lithia Motors (LAD) and AutoNation (AN).
- Competitive Positioning & Growth Outlook:
Carvanaโs EBITDA quality is superior due to lower non-cash expenses, enhancing long-term sustainability. The company expects sequential EBITDA growth in Q2 and targets 13.5% EBITDA margins within 5-10 years.
-Peer Comparison:
- Lithia Motors (LAD): EBITDA margin at 4.4% (up from 4% YoY), facing tariff-related headwinds that could impact pricing and demand.
- AutoNation (AN): SG&A as a percentage of gross profit rose to 67.5% in Q1, expected to stay between 66-67% in FY 2025, pressuring margins further.
-Options Flow & Institutional Activity - Key Levels: $350/$370
Recent institutional flow activity indicates strong positioning around $350/$370 strikes, potentially signaling a vertical spread in play rather than outright selling:
1๏ธโฃ Momentum Confirmation:
- CVNA has strong upside momentum following its Q1 results, reinforcing a bullish outlook for near-term price action.
- Institutional traders may be accumulating bullish vertical spreads rather than unwinding positions.
Vertical Spread Setup ($350/$370 Strikes)
- Long Call ($350 Strike) โ Signals expectations for further upside.
- Short Call ($370 Strike) โ Caps max profit while reducing cost.
- Breakeven Price: $359 โ CVNA must close above $359 for profitability.
Profit & Risk Zones
- Above $370: Maximum profit achieved.
- Between $359-$370: Partial profit zone (spread remains in play).
- Below $359: Spread loses value, making recovery dependent on extended upside momentum.
$AMD Swing Trade โ Put Debit Spread Setup๐ป NASDAQ:AMD Swing Trade โ Put Debit Spread Setup (Jul 18 Exp)
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Trade Opened: July 3, 2025
๐ Strategy: Buy to Open (BTO) Put Debit Spread
๐ Strikes: $31 / $30 (Jul 18 Expiration)
๐ต Cost (Premium Paid): $0.21
๐ฏ Trade Thesis
This setup aims to capture short-term downside in NASDAQ:AMD via a low-cost, defined-risk spread. The trade fits within my broader portfolio of OTM spreads under $0.25.
Key Drivers:
๐ป Semi sector under pressure โ NASDAQ:AMD showing relative weakness.
๐ Breakdown below key support near $31 and rejection at VWAP.
๐งพ Weak momentum โ MACD trending down, RSI near 44.
๐ Trade enters into earnings season volatility.
๐ Technical Setup (Daily)
EMA(4) < EMA(8) < EMA(15): Bearish structure fully intact.
VWAP: Price rejected from 30-day VWAP zone.
MACD/RSI: Momentum still fading, no signs of bullish divergence.
โณ Strategy Notes
Max loss: $0.21
Max gain: $0.79
Risk/reward structured for a drop into or below $30
Expiration: July 18
๐ง Journal Note
Most of my trades are swing-based using OTM debit spreads with tight risk control. No same-day entries โ setups must have defined technical compression and short-term catalysts.
$LYFT Swing Trade โ Low-Cost Call Debit Spread Setup๐ NASDAQ:LYFT Swing Trade โ Low-Cost Call Debit Spread Setup (Jul 18 Exp)
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Trade Opened: July 3, 2025, 2:53 PM
๐ Strategy: Buy to Open (BTO) Call Debit Spread
๐ Strikes: $16.5 / $17.5 (Jul 18 Expiration)
๐ต Cost (Premium Paid): $0.25
๐ฏ Trade Thesis
This swing trade targets a short-term bullish move in NASDAQ:LYFT based on improving fundamentals and favorable technical setup. The structure uses a low-cost OTM call spread to define risk and limit exposure while capturing directional potential.
Catalysts supporting the move:
๐ Autonomous vehicle rollout beginning this summer (Atlanta) and expanding to Dallas (2026) via Mobileye partnership.
๐ณ Activist investor Engine Capital pushing for governance changes and strategic alternatives.
๐ต Gross bookings at record levels, with net income and free cash flow turning positive.
๐ Analyst upgrade from TD Cowen with a $21 target (+30% upside from entry).
๐ Technical Setup (Daily Chart)
๐ EMA(4) < EMA(8) < EMA(15): Bearish alignment beginning to flatten โ potential compression signal.
โ VWAP (30โday): Price consolidating near long-term VWAP โ watching for reclaim.
๐ MACD: Bullish crossover emerging.
๐ RSI: ~36 โ approaching oversold territory, setting up possible reversal.
โณ Strategy Notes
Position type: OTM vertical call debit spread.
Risk defined: Max loss = $0.25 per contract.
Max gain: $0.75 if LYFT closes at or above $17.5 by expiration.
Timeframe: 2-week swing through July 18, ahead of Q2 earnings (~Aug 6).
๐ง Journal Note
This position aligns with a broader strategy focused on OTM spreads priced under $0.25, using technical compressions and fundamental tailwinds. Trade was opened not on an entry signal day - this avoids front-running momentum shifts.
JEF Jefferies Financial Group Options Ahead of EarningsIf you haven`t bought JEF before the previous earnings:
Now analyzing the options chain and the chart patterns of JEF Jefferies Financial Group prior to the earnings report this week,
I would consider purchasing the 57.50usd strike price Calls with
an expiration date of 2025-7-18,
for a premium of approximately $1.40.
If these options prove to be profitable prior to the earnings release, I would sell at least half of them.
MKC McCormick & Company Options Ahead of EarningsAnalyzing the options chain and the chart patterns of MKC McCormick & Company prior to the earnings report this week,
I would consider purchasing the 85usd strike price Calls with
an expiration date of 2026-1-16,
for a premium of approximately $1.40.
If these options prove to be profitable prior to the earnings release, I would sell at least half of them.
Disclosure: I am part of Trade Nation's Influencer program and receive a monthly fee for using their TradingView charts in my analysis.
DOCU DocuSign Options Ahead of EarningsIf you haven`t bought DOCU before the previous earnings:
Now analyzing the options chain and the chart patterns of DOCU DocuSign prior to the earnings report this week,
I would consider purchasing the 93usd strike price Calls with
an expiration date of 2025-6-6,
for a premium of approximately $4.80.
If these options prove to be profitable prior to the earnings release, I would sell at least half of them.
Disclosure: I am part of Trade Nation's Influencer program and receive a monthly fee for using their TradingView charts in my analysis.
RBRK Rubrik Options Ahead of EarningsAnalyzing the options chain and the chart patterns of RBRK Rubrik prior to the earnings report this week,
I would consider purchasing the 90usd strike price Calls with
an expiration date of 2025-6-20,
for a premium of approximately $5.60.
If these options prove to be profitable prior to the earnings release, I would sell at least half of them.
COST Costco Wholesale Corporation Options Ahead of EarningsIf you haven`t bought COST before the rally:
Now analyzing the options chain of COST Costco prior to the earnings report this week,
I would consider purchasing the 800usd strike price Puts with
an expiration date of 2027-1-15,
for a premium of approximately $42
If these options prove to be profitable prior to the earnings release, I would sell at least half of them.
ZS Zscaler Options Ahead of EarningsIf you haven`t bought the dip on ZS:
Now analyzing the options chain and the chart patterns of ZS Zscaler prior to the earnings report this week,
I would consider purchasing the 250usd strike price Puts with
an expiration date of 2026-1-16,
for a premium of approximately $29.30.
If these options prove to be profitable prior to the earnings release, I would sell at least half of them.
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[๐ฌ๐ฑ/๐ญ๐ฎ] ๐ช๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ธ๐น๐ ๐ฆ๐ฃ๐ซ ๐๐๐ซ ๐ฃ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ฏ๐ผ๐ผ๐ธ๐ IF/THEN QUICK GAMMA PLAYBOOK
IF > 5825 THEN path to 5900 โ stall/profit-taking likely
IF > 5900 THEN path to first 5950, then 6000 โ gamma squeeze extension zone
IF < 5825 THEN path to 5700 โ test of transition zone support
Chop Zone: โ re-entry = short-term balance/testing zone
IF < 5700 THEN path to 5500 โ gamma flush / dealer unwind risk
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Gamma Flip Level
5700 โ This is the confirmed Gamma Flip level = High Volatility Zone = HVL. We are comfortably above it, confirming positive gamma environment.
๐งฑ Major Call Walls / Resistance to upside from here
5900 โ Significant call resistance zone (highlighted across GEX, profile, and /matrix command). 5825โ5900 = Current rally zone โ expected stall at 5900 (Profit-taking zone)5950 โ Next mid-large positive gamma wall to the upside, mid-station between mounts. Dealers short gamma, adding fuel to breakout.6000 โ Positive Gamma squeeze continuation target. Gamma squeeze intensifies โ likely extends to 6000.๐ฆ Transition / Chop Zone
5700โ5825 โ Previous chop range. Retrace could test this before renewed upside.Currently outside and breaking up from this zone, indicating trend initiation.
Balance zone from prior structure.
Expect fade setups if price dips back in.
Needs catalyst or strong sell flow to re-enter meaningfully.
๐ก๏ธ Major Put Supports to the downside
5700 โ = HVL, also aligned with pTrans and Put support.Dealer unwind risk, downside opens.5500 โ Key level if the 5700 zone fails โ โtotal denial zoneโ of current FOMO.
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This weekโs SPX setup remains decisively bullish from a gamma perspective. The GEX profile shows strong positive gamma, with institutional and dealer hedging flows firmly positioned to support continued upsideโespecially into Fridayโs OPEX. The environment is ideal for a controlled melt-up: volatility is softening, implied volatility is trending lower, and thereโs no sign of panic in the options market.
Put pricing skew is also declining, which suggests reduced fear and a shift toward more aggressive call buyingโanother sign of bullish sentiment. Dealer positioning implies that any upward momentum is likely to be chased and hedged into, reinforcing the trend.
However, traders should stay alert: if SPX slips back below 5825, we may see a pause or retracement back into the 5700โ5825 transition zone. Only a decisive break below 5700 would flip the gamma regime back to negative and open the door to real downside volatility.
AFRM Affirm Holdings Options Ahead of EarningsIf you haven`t bought AFRM before the last rally:
Now analyzing the options chain and the chart patterns of AFRM Affirm Holdings prior to the earnings report this week,
I would consider purchasing the 50usd strike price Puts with
an expiration date of 2025-9-19,
for a premium of approximately $8.65.
If these options prove to be profitable prior to the earnings release, I would sell at least half of them.
WULF TeraWulf Options Ahead of EarningsIf you haven`t bought WULF before the rally:
Now analyzing the options chain and the chart patterns of WULF TeraWulf prior to the earnings report this week,
I would consider purchasing the 2usd strike price Puts with
an expiration date of 2026-1-16,
for a premium of approximately $0.43.
If these options prove to be profitable prior to the earnings release, I would sell at least half of them.
ABNB Airbnb Options Ahead of EarningsIf you haven`t sold ABNB before the retracement:
Now analyzing the options chain and the chart patterns of ABNB Airbnb prior to the earnings report this week,
I would consider purchasing the 105usd strike price Puts with
an expiration date of 2026-1-16,
for a premium of approximately $8.10.
If these options prove to be profitable prior to the earnings release, I would sell at least half of them.
Disclosure: I am part of Trade Nation's Influencer program and receive a monthly fee for using their TradingView charts in my analysis.
AMZN Amazon Options Ahead of EarningsIf you haven`t bought AMZN before the previous rally:
Now analyzing the options chain and the chart patterns of AMZN Amazon prior to the earnings report this week,
I would consider purchasing the 210usd strike price Calls with
an expiration date of 2025-6-20,
for a premium of approximately $3.75.
If these options prove to be profitable prior to the earnings release, I would sell at least half of them.
Disclosure: I am part of Trade Nation's Influencer program and receive a monthly fee for using their TradingView charts in my analysis.






















