MELI Gamma Exposure
Per-strike dealer gamma positioning for MELI. Identifies call wall, put wall, and the gamma flip level where dealer hedging behavior changes.
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MELI is currently trading at $1644.60 in a negative gamma regime. Net gamma exposure (GEX) stands at +$1.6M, with the gamma flip level at $1645.48.MELI is currently trading below the gamma flip, meaning dealer hedging pressure is destabilizing - dealers amplify moves in both directions, increasing intraday volatility.
In the current negative gamma regime, options market makers are net short gamma on MELI. When MELI falls, dealers must sell shares to maintain their hedge - adding selling pressure that accelerates the decline. When MELI rises, dealers buy - fueling the rally. This creates a trending, volatile environment where moves are amplified rather than dampened. Breakout strategies tend to outperform mean reversion in negative gamma.
Key MELI levels from dealer gamma positioning: The call wall at $1700 is the strike with the highest concentration of call gamma - dealers sell here on rallies, creating upside resistance. The put wall at $1600 has the highest put gamma - dealers buy here on dips, creating downside support. The dealer-defined trading range is $1600 – $1700. In a positive gamma environment, expect MELI to gravitate within this zone.
Volatility context: MELI ATM implied volatility is 35.4%.
FlashAlpha computes MELI gamma exposure from live options data across all expirations for 6,000+ US equities and ETFs. The GEX chart above shows per-strike gamma with call GEX (green), put GEX (red), and net GEX (blue line). Sign up free to unlock all key levels, or use the GEX API to pull MELI gamma exposure data programmatically.
Frequently Asked Questions - MELI Gamma Exposure
What is MELI's gamma exposure today?
MELI currently has net gamma exposure (GEX) of +$1.6M in a negative gamma regime. Gamma exposure (GEX) measures the total gamma held by options market makers at each strike price. It reveals where dealer hedging flows are concentrated and how they create intraday support and resistance levels.
Is MELI in positive or negative gamma?
MELI is currently in a negative gamma regime. In positive gamma, dealers buy dips and sell rallies - dampening volatility. In negative gamma, dealers amplify moves in both directions - creating trending, volatile conditions. The gamma flip level marks the transition point between these two regimes.
Where is MELI's gamma flip level?
The MELI gamma flip is currently at $1645.48. The gamma flip is the price level where aggregate dealer gamma transitions from positive (supportive) to negative (destabilizing). Above the flip, dealers suppress volatility. Below it, they amplify moves. Many traders use the gamma flip as a key intraday pivot level.
What are MELI's key support and resistance levels from options?
The MELI call wall (resistance) is at $1700 and the put wall (support) is at $1600. The call wall is the strike with the highest call gamma - dealers sell here, creating resistance. The put wall has the highest put gamma - dealers buy here, creating support. In positive gamma regimes, price tends to oscillate between these two levels.
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What is Gamma Exposure?
Gamma Exposure (GEX) quantifies the total gamma held by options market makers at each strike price. It reveals where dealer hedging flows are concentrated and how they affect price action.
Positive GEX (long gamma): Dealers buy dips and sell rips, dampening volatility. Price tends to pin near high-gamma strikes.
Negative GEX (short gamma): Dealers sell into drops and buy into rips, amplifying moves. Expect increased volatility and trend-following behavior.
Key Levels
- Call Wall: The strike with the highest call gamma. Acts as a resistance magnet in positive gamma regimes.
- Put Wall: The strike with the highest put gamma (absolute). Acts as a support magnet.
- Gamma Flip: The price level where net gamma shifts from positive to negative. A critical regime boundary.
- Max Pain: The strike where option holders experience maximum loss. Price gravitates here near expiration.
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