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BA Options Chain — Open Interest, Implied Volatility, Max Pain & Gamma Exposure

Analyze the complete BA 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 BA.

Latest Data: 2026-10-01 (EDT)
Max Pain Price
200
Exp: 2026-10-02
Gamma Flip
189.41
Gamma Flip (≈60 days)
Put/Call OI Ratio
1.132
Shows put vs call positioning
IV Skew
-8.07
Put–call IV difference
Max Pain Price Volatility
σ = 19.99
high volatility
Confidence 85%

Near-Term Options-Derived Market Structure

NEUTRAL OUTLOOK

Reflecting options positioning and volatility conditions over the coming sessions.

The options structure reflects a high-confidence neutral environment. Dealer positioning and volatility suppression suggest a stable range-bound setup rather than a directional move. 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 -0.206(strong-bullish). Bullish, momentum neutral or unclear.

Options Terrain Outlook (3-Month)

Options positioning suggests a structurally constrained trading environment, where price movements are more likely to stall or mean-revert rather than extend. Volatility conditions remain relatively smooth. Price action is strongly influenced by existing options constraints. Directional moves may struggle to sustain follow-through. Structural sensitivity is elevated around the 2026-10-02 options expiry. 100% confidence

The support levels for BA are at 190.29, 187.90, and 179.00, while the resistance levels are at 194.27, 196.66, and 205.56. The pivot point, a key reference price for traders, is at 200.00.

Short-Term Options-Implied Price Range & Flow Structure (DTE: 1)

Expiry 2026-10-02 (DTE 1): Pinning structure with suppressed volatility. Option flow bias is neutral (-0.10), pin strength 0.80.


Based on the latest options positioning (DTE 1), the ATM straddle implies a standardized 2.00% 1-day move.


The expected range for the next 1 days is 188.66 — 195.19 , corresponding to +1.51% / -1.88% .

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 195.85 (1.85% above spot).

Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 187.54 (2.46% below spot).


Options flow strength: 0.86 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 192.50, Call: 1.94, Put: 1.92, Straddle Cost: 3.85.


Price moves are likely to stay range-bound. The short-term gamma flip is near 189.19 , with intermediate positioning around 189.41 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 189.46.