194: Does Gamma Move the S&P 500? What SPX Traders Should Know
Aug 10, 2026 ยท 14m
Topics discussed
Introduction to the data-driven market show
X File: Lumber's 11-day losing streak and housing costs
Weekly economic calendar and S&P 500 price action
Gamma levels: Call and put walls on the S&P 500
Options pricing vs. price: Who is leading the market?
Market size and the limitations of SPX options data
Alpha Crunching daily gamma report and level expansion
Gamma levels as dynamic ranges vs. static barriers
Trading strategies using gamma flip and range levels
ORB reports: 0DTE opening range breakout stats
Tuesday 30-minute range breakout success rates
Practical applications of ORB stats and breach rates
Featured article: End-of-day iron condor strategy
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