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Last week SPY chopped in place finding resistance just ahead of the key 700 level we’ve been flagging for weeks while bouncing off 686 lows last week before recovering to close UNCH (unchanged). 5 min chart $SPY What seemed most interesting to us is a buildup of protective positions heading into earnings season and the…
Last week in our option flow report we predicted SPY would grind higher as long as it holds the key 690 TGS (top gamma strike). This played out as expected with SPY gaining a whopping 1.09% on the week from the cash open to close. 5 min chart $SPY We also mentioned in our 2026…
We head into the first full trading week of the year with a dense macro calendar, elevated event risk, and market structure that remains highly sensitive to short-term flows. Together, these conditions create the potential for sharp intraday moves and volatility expansion, particularly as traders begin positioning for the first quarter. Below are the three…