Looking at the TA for this week, I am seeing we pop to $60 this friday, so MM can book those calls at those level
July 2nd Expiry:
Calls (Open interest is per yesterday) Note, today's volume is massive and not counted yet as we close then tomorrow we know better....
$57 - Open Interest x price = $312,132 $58 - Open Interest x price = $527,916 $59 - Open Interest x price = $403,383 $60 - Open Interest x price = $1,512,480
Now let's say they ramp up the machine and on Friday we are at $60 and close at $56. There is more money to grab for the MM at the higher price range. How stupid for them to close Friday at $40. If, and when, they get there.