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MORNING WAR ROOM BRIEFING — AUG 15, 2025

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The Roman Sun Tzu Method™

Option Expiration Friday — Holding the Lines for the Break

The Vol Control Fund Model shows realized volatility continuing to ease off its recent spike, with the ratio still elevated but rolling over. This sets the stage for a market where pinned strikes and gamma levels carry even more weight — volatility control strategies may keep things range-bound unless a catalyst forces a break.

Markets open with the board set and the pieces in motion. Inflation prints hot, geopolitical talks dance on a knife’s edge, and dealer positioning draws battle lines at 645. This isn’t noise—it’s the battlefield. Today is Option Expiration Friday — the monthly event when dealer books, gamma positioning, and open interest collide. Expect sharp pins, sudden breaks, and volatility spikes as contracts settle. We’re not here to react. We’re here to impose our strategy on it.

SPY – Gamma Magnet at 645
Close: 644.95 (+0.01%) | Pre-Mkt: 646.34 (+0.22%)

• 645 strike = dominant call wall + largest gamma stack, acting as a short-term magnet.
• Support: 643–644 (layered call positioning offsets put pressure).
• Resistance: 646–648 (lighter call OI above 647, but dealer hedging may cap).
• Expiration Impact: High probability of 645 pin unless broken early with volume.

Command:
645/646/648 call fly
→ Engage only if 646.20 reclaims with sustained tape strength.

Tactical:
644/642 put spread
→ Activate if 643.80 breaks with momentum and macro headline pressure.

Aggro:
648C raw
→ Scalps on intraday momentum burst through 647.20.

QQQ – Gamma Pin at 580
Close: 579.89 (-0.08%) | Pre-Mkt: 579.86 (-0.01%)

• 580 strike = dominant call wall and gamma anchor; price is glued to it.
• Support: 577–578, layered with defensive put positioning.
• Resistance: 581–583; light call structure above could trigger momentum if broken.
• Expiration Impact: Dealers likely to defend 580 to avoid large hedging shifts.

Command:
580/581/583 call fly
→ Engage only on 581.20 reclaim with follow-through.

Tactical:
579/577 put spread
→ Activate if 578.00 breaks with volume.

Aggro:
583C raw
→ Scalps on sustained burst above 582.50.

NVDA – Dealer Pivot at 182.50
Close: 182.02 (+0.24%) | Pre-Mkt: 181.72 (-0.16%)

• 182.5 strike sits at the pivot — large call positioning above, moderate puts below.
• Support: 180 (heavy put wall, gamma support), then 177.5.
• Resistance: 185, then 190 (both carry heavy call interest, potential gamma squeeze levels).
• Expiration Impact: 182.5 pivot is the gravity point — breakout or pin hinges on late-day dealer flows.

Command:
182.5/185/187.5 call fly
→ Engage if 183.00 reclaims with momentum and volume.

Tactical:
181/180 put spread
→ Activate if 180.50 breaks on dealer unwind pressure.

Aggro:
185C raw
→ Scalps on surge through 184.60 with speed.

The field is set — SPY anchored at 645, QQQ pinned at 580, NVDA circling 182.5. Option Expiration Friday adds weight to every level — the magnets are stronger, the breaks more violent. Press only when the lines give way, retreat if they hold. Discipline first, execution second.

“The wise general strikes only when the enemy’s formation bends — not before, not after. In patience, victory is forged”

Disclaimer:
I am an investor in SPY, QQQ, and NVDA, and the opinions expressed here are my own. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Please conduct your own research or consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

Prepare. Adapt. Conquer. ⚔️ 🛡️ ♻️

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