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Weekly tape reads, regime analysis, and post-mortems from the operator desk.

OptionsDeck Research 1 min readUpdated May 15, 2026

The Blog is where we work out the methodology that powers the platform. Tape reads, framework breakdowns, and the post-mortems on AI ideas that won and lost. If you trade for real money, the most valuable reading on this site lives here.

May 21, 2026·Methodology

Reading the SPY Tape: A Framework for the 2026 Regime

How to combine dealer GEX, sector rotation phase, and IV term structure into a same-day directional read on the index.

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May 21, 2026·Playbook

OPEX Week Playbook: What Magnetizes Price Into Friday Close

The mechanical forces that pull SPY toward Friday's Magnet Strike in expiration week, and the structures that capture the pin.

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