SPY Stalling at $669 – Gamma Ceiling in Play (Oct 2)

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Intraday (15-Min Chart)
SPY ripped higher into the 668–669 zone, testing the upper channel before momentum started cooling. On the 15-min chart, MACD has rolled over into red, while Stoch RSI is mid-range after pulling back from overbought.
* Immediate resistance: $669.3 intraday high.
* Support zones: $666.6 first, then $662 (gap fill and prior pivot).
* Upside trigger: A breakout over $669.5 opens the door toward 671–673 intraday.
* Downside risk: Break under $666 could trigger a pullback to $662–660.
Bias intraday: leaning bullish above 666, but momentum is stalling — buyers need to hold the line for continuation.

Options / GEX (1-Hour Chart)
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Gamma positioning defines the battlefield clearly.
* Call walls: Heavy resistance at 667–671, with 669 marking the highest positive GEX level. Above 671, dealer hedging could fuel a push into 673+.
* Put walls: Key support sits at 662 and 660, with deeper protection at 655.
* Sentiment: Options flow leans bearish (≈97% puts), showing caution despite the recent rally.
This suggests SPY is pinned into a tight gamma box — 662 support vs 671 resistance. A breakout could fuel volatility, but chop is likely until one side cracks.

My Thoughts
For Oct 2, SPY is at a decision point. Scalps favor longs above 666 targeting 669–671, with tight stops if 666 fails. For option traders, a 668/671 call spread works if momentum carries higher, while a 665/660 put spread hedges downside if resistance holds.
Bias: Neutral to bullish above 666 — but until 671 breaks, SPY is capped by gamma walls.

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