ARES Options Chain — Open Interest, Implied Volatility, Max Pain & Gamma Exposure
Analyze the complete ARES options chain including strike-level open interest, real-time implied volatility (IV), max pain levels, gamma exposure, dealer positioning, and options flow trends. This dashboard provides data-driven insights for traders building directional or hedging strategies around ARES.
Near-Term Options-Derived Market Structure
BULLISH BIAS
Reflecting options positioning and volatility conditions over the coming sessions.
The options market shows a strong bullish alignment. Multiple key factors point firmly to the upside, supported by dealer flows and positioning. Options Chian
Looking only at the put-side activity, there is a bearish directional push. This suggests some traders are actively betting on downside. Confidence: 67%
Current DPI is -0.927(strong-bullish). Bullish, momentum neutral or unclear.
Options Terrain Outlook (3-Month)
The market is positioned near a structural transition zone, where options exposure may shift the prevailing trading regime. Volatility conditions are moderately choppy. Price action is strongly influenced by existing options constraints. Once a directional move forms, continuation appears relatively easy. Structural sensitivity is elevated around the 2026-02-20 options expiry. 90% confidence
Short-Term Options-Implied Price Range & Flow Structure (DTE: 14)
Based on the latest options positioning (DTE 14), the ATM straddle implies a standardized 1.96% 1-day move.
The expected range for the next 14 days is 125.42 — 139.35 , corresponding to +6.82% / -3.86% .
Estimated using ATM implied volatility, OTM option flow, and dealer hedging conditions to capture the market-implied price range.
Bullish flow suggests upside interest toward 144.54 (10.79% above spot).
Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 122.86 (5.83% below spot).
Options flow strength: 0.81 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 130.00, Call: 5.20, Put: 4.35, Straddle Cost: 9.55.
Price moves may extend once a direction forms. The short-term gamma flip is near 173.43 , with intermediate positioning around 168.87 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 168.87.