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

Analyze the complete BLK 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 BLK.

Latest Data: 2026-10-01 (EDT)
Max Pain Price
1080
Exp: 2026-10-02
Gamma Flip
1039.24
Gamma Flip (≈60 days)
Put/Call OI Ratio
0.716
Shows put vs call positioning
IV Skew
-6.17
Put–call IV difference
Max Pain Price Volatility
σ = 105.71
high volatility
Confidence 50%

Near-Term Options-Derived Market Structure

BULLISH BIAS

Reflecting options positioning and volatility conditions over the coming sessions.

The options data shows a moderate bullish tilt. There is some directional support, though momentum remains limited. Options Chian

On the put side, the bearish positioning looks mainly like hedging. This reflects caution and short-term protection rather than a true bearish call. Confidence: 100%

Current DPI is 0.247(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 2026-10-16 options expiry. 90% confidence

The support levels for BLK are at 1039.32, 1010.11, and 935.51, while the resistance levels are at 1089.40, 1118.61, and 1193.21. The pivot point, a key reference price for traders, is at 1080.00.

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 bearish (-0.50), pin strength 0.90.


Based on the latest options positioning (DTE 1), the ATM straddle implies a standardized 1.53% 1-day move.


The expected range for the next 1 days is 1042.88 — 1086.97 , corresponding to +2.12% / -2.02% .

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 1097.64 (3.13% above spot).

Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 1033.09 (2.94% below spot).


Options flow strength: 0.68 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 1065.00, Call: 8.20, Put: 8.10, Straddle Cost: 16.30.


Price moves are likely to stay range-bound. The short-term gamma flip is near 1044.29 , with intermediate positioning around 1039.24 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 1040.34.