GOOGL Slips into Bearish Gamma Territory. 8/1Alphabet Inc.BATS:GOOGLBullBearInsightsGOOGL Slips into Bearish Gamma Territory β Eyes on $190 Defense or Slide to $187.50 π GEX & Options Flow Insight (1st Image Analysis) GOOGL has broken down from its recent consolidation and is now testing the $190β$192 gamma support band. The GEX profile shows heavy negative gamma just below current price, increasing the risk of accelerated selling if $190 fails. * Call Walls & Resistance: * π $194.91β$196.53 β First resistance zone * π $197.85 β Highest positive NET GEX / Gamma Wall * π $202.50+ β Out of immediate range unless a strong reversal occurs * Put Walls & Support Zones: * π‘οΈ $190.50 β Current gamma pivot * π¨ $187.50 β 2nd Put Wall / Hard gamma floor * π Below $187.50 opens the door to $185β$182 * Volatility Insight: * IVR 18.9, IVx Avg 32.5 β Slightly elevated IV * Call flow 11.2% β Bearish leaning * GEX sentiment: π΄π΄π΄ = Negative gamma environment β more volatility to downside β Option Trading Suggestion: Bias: Bearish unless reclaiming $194+β¨Strategy: Bear put spread * Entry Idea: Buy 190P / Sell 185P for Aug 2 or Aug 9 expiry * Invalidation: Close above $194.91 * Target: $187.50 β $185 Why this works: Dealers in negative gamma hedge by selling into weakness, which can accelerate moves lower. Losing $190 likely brings $187.50 quickly into play. π§ Technical Analysis (1H Chart) (2nd Image Analysis) Market Structure & SMC: * π₯ CHoCH confirmed after rejection from $197.85 supply * β Price broke BOS support from $194.91 area * Trading in a descending structure toward $190 support Trendline Dynamics: * Broke short-term uptrend * Now respecting a lower parallel channel toward $187.50 SMC Zones: * π© Demand Zone: $190.50β$187.50 β First defense zone * π₯ Supply Zone (Purple Box): $194.91β$197.85 β Immediate resistance π Price Action & Key Levels * Support: * β $190.50 β Current hold line * β $187.50 β Gamma floor * π¨ Below $187.50 β $185 β $182 * Resistance: * π© $194.91 β First reclaim level for relief rally * π© $196.53β$197.85 β Supply + Gamma Wall π§ Scalping / Intraday Trade Setup π₯ Bearish Setup (Preferred): * Entry: Failed bounce at $194β$195 * Target 1: $190.50 * Target 2: $187.50 * Stop: Above $196 π© Bullish Reversal Setup: * Entry: Strong reclaim of $196.50 with volume * Target 1: $197.85 * Target 2: $200+ * Stop: Back under $194 π Summary Thoughts * GOOGL has shifted from neutral to negative gamma, favoring continued downside pressure. * $190.50 is the short-term line in the sand β losing it risks a swift trip to $187.50. * Any bounce into $194β$196 is likely to face selling pressure unless backed by volume and a gamma flip. π¨ Disclaimer: This analysis is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research and manage your risk accordingly.