When price meets positioning, the market often tells you exactly what to do. In this intraday Amazon (AMZN) case study from March 11, SpotGamma tools identified a high‑probability bearish reversal as price stalled at a major gamma level. By combining Equity Hub levels with HIRO flow signals, this trade captured a sharp move lower with […]
Doug Pless
The AMZN Trade Compass Nailed for 900%+ Upside
Looking for high-probability intraday trades? This Amazon (AMZN) bullish reversal setup delivered a 978% return on risk — using real-time options flow, gamma levels, and volatility signals from SpotGamma. Author: Doug Pless Professional Trader & SpotGamma Content Contributor The Setup The Tools The Execution The Payoff • Stock: Amazon (AMZN) • Trade Type: Intraday long […]
How an Options Flow Flip on MSFT Delivered Fast Intraday Gains
Looking for high probability, fast intraday wins? Let options flows and Gamma levels be your guide. This intraday Microsoft (MSFT) setup from December 20th, 2024 showcases how to use real-time options flow, key Gamma levels, and volatility signals from SpotGamma to time a high-probability long trade — right off the 430 Put Wall. Professional trader […]
TRACE Unveils When To Short The S&P 500
Want to catch SPX Reversals in Real Time? Pro trader and SpotGamma content contributor Doug Pless executed a precision short trade on December 10, 2024, leveraging SPX/ES Gamma dynamics and real-time flow data. This case study walks through how multiple SpotGamma tools, including TRACE Heatmaps, HIRO, and Equity Hub were used to build a bearish […]
Case Study: Coinbase (COIN) Swing Trade Using SpotGamma
Author: Doug PlessProfessional Trader & SpotGamma Content Contributor Case Study: A Winning Trade in Coinbase (COIN) with Doug Pless In this detailed case study, Doug Pless shares how he used SpotGamma tools to find and plan a swing trade on Coinbase between May 28th and June 12th, 2024. During planning, Doug scans for potential candidates […]
NVIDIA Rejection at Call Wall Triggers Intraday Selloff as SpotGamma Delivers High-Conviction Short Setup
When large amounts of Gamma are set to expire and price approaches key resistance, volatility and directional moves can accelerate quickly. NVIDIA (NVDA) provided a textbook example of this dynamic, as a rally into a major call wall led to a sharp reversal driven by options positioning. With heavy Call Gamma dominating the structure and […]
Meta Rips to $530 Then Reverses; SpotGamma Flow Signals Identify Both Sides of the Trade
When Gamma levels shift higher and options flow aligns, markets can deliver powerful directional moves — and equally sharp reversals. Meta (META) offered a clean example of both in a single session, as bullish positioning drove a rally into liquidity before flow exhaustion marked the high of the day. SpotGamma tools highlighted a strong bullish […]
Trade Analysis: NVDA Flashback (March 14, 2024)
Author: Doug PlessProfessional Trader & SpotGamma Content Contributor In this comprehensive trade analysis, professional trader and SpotGamma content contributor Doug Pless delves into the intricacies of trading NVDA on March 14, 2024. Utilizing advanced tools such as Equity Hub and HIRO Indicator, Doug meticulously outlines his morning planning routine, providing insights into key metrics like […]
Trade Analysis: ES Futures (September 19, 2022, Post-Expiration Monday)
The following is a guest post from Doug Pless. Preparation When I plan to trade futures, I begin my morning preparation by reading the SpotGamma AM Founder’s Note. For ES futures, I note key Gamma levels for SPX and SPY, the SpotGamma Imp. 1 Day Move for SPX, the SpotGamma Gamma Index and Gamma Notional […]
Trade Analysis: QQQ (August 15, 2022)
The following is a guest post from Doug Pless. At SpotGamma, our community uses the SpotGamma AM Founder’s Note when preparing to trade index products such as the QQQ (Nasdaq 100 ETF). Specific levels to note include the following: Volatility Trigger, SpotGamma Absolute Gamma Strike, Put Wall, and Call Wall. Additional levels are the CP […]
