OpenAI’s recent GPT-6 Astra, Sol, Luna, and GPT-6.1 Sol releases in September and October 2026 have anchored trader focus on the current large language model generation, with no official GPT-7 announcement, preview, or naming from the company as of mid-October. Internal statements indicate 80–90 percent of research resources now target GPT-7 and beyond, reflecting a deliberate shift from incremental updates within the GPT-6 family to next-generation architecture and training runs on expanded Stargate compute. Historical release gaps—roughly 13 months between GPT-5 and GPT-6—suggest any GPT-7 launch remains unlikely before late 2027, though safety reviews, regulatory scrutiny, and competitive pressure from models like Claude or Gemini could accelerate or delay timelines. Upcoming developer events and API deprecation schedules offer the clearest near-term signals for market resolution.