Negative Peaks (N1/N2)

Negative gamma peaks. Volatility amplification zones — use as stop-loss, NOT support/resistance.

N1 and N2 markers on GEX by Strike — highest and second-highest negative gamma strikes

N1 and N2 are negative net gamma peaks. Market makers are short gamma at these levels.

  • Dealers amplify moves in both directions at these levels
  • Breaking through triggers explosive volatility cascade
  • NOT support/resistance — use as stop-loss levels only

Common mistake: Treating N1/N2 as support/resistance. These are volatility amplification zones. Price doesn’t bounce here — it accelerates through.

See also: Positive Peaks (P1/P2), Volatility Point (V)

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