Documentation
Learn how Gamma Exposure (GEX) works and how to use every feature on the GammaBaba platform — from the heatmap to live option flow, charts, sentiment, 3D surface, and more.
GEX Concepts
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What is GEX?
Gamma, dealer hedging mechanics, and why Gamma Exposure creates observable patterns in price action.
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Reading the Heatmap
Colors, the King Strike, rows, columns, cell details, summary metrics, and Fixed-Strike IV confirmation.
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GEX Patterns & Concepts
Common GEX patterns: Gamma Flip, OpEx dynamics, King pinning, intraday shifts, and a reference cheat sheet.
Platform Features
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Chart View
Professional candlestick charts with GEX level overlays, EMA indicators, RSI, WaveTrend, and a GEX sidebar profile.
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Live Flow
Real-time option order feed with 20+ columns, advanced filters, sweep/block detection, unusual activity scoring, and sentiment estimation.
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Sentiment
Market-wide sentiment gauges for SPY, QQQ, and IWM derived from options data — fear/greed scoring with historical context.
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3D Surface
Interactive 3D visualization of the gamma exposure surface across strikes and expirations. Rotate, zoom, and explore.
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Compare
Side-by-side multi-ticker analysis. View GEX profiles, King Strikes, net gamma, and key metrics for multiple tickers at once.
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Options Data
Full raw options chain with 20 columns: OI, volume, greeks, IV, premium, GEX contribution — all sortable and filterable.
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Ticker Watchlist
Manage your watchlist, King Distance % sorting, drag-and-drop ordering, background refresh, and PNG export.
🔑 Quick Tip: The King Strike is the single strike price with the highest absolute GEX — it often acts as a magnet for price. When the stock is near the King Strike in a positive GEX environment, lower volatility and mean-reversion behavior are commonly observed.
What You'll Learn
- What gamma is and why dealers must hedge their options positions
- How GEX creates observable support and resistance patterns
- How to read the heatmap — colors, the King Strike, cell details, and summary metrics
- How to use Chart View with GEX level overlays and technical indicators
- How to monitor real-time option flow with advanced filters and unusual activity detection
- How to interpret market sentiment gauges derived from options data
- How to explore the 3D gamma surface and spot IV anomalies
- How to compare multiple tickers side by side
- How to manage your watchlist and track King Distance across tickers
- Common GEX patterns: Gamma Flip, OpEx dynamics, King pinning