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C Options Chain – 2026-12-18

Detailed C options chain for 2026-12-18 – real-time call and put contracts with last price, bid/ask, volume, open interest, implied volatility, and in-the-money status.

Tip: Use this page together with the price chart, short-term prediction, and multi-expiry options overview to build a complete view of positioning and risk for C.

C Call Options — 2026-12-18 Expiration

This page focuses on a single options expiration date for C – 2026-12-18 – and lists every available call and put contract in a clean chain view. Each row shows the contract symbol, last trade, bid/ask quotes, daily change, percentage change, trading volume, open interest, implied volatility (IV), and whether the option is currently in-the-money (ITM).

Traders often use a specific expiry’s options chain to identify key strike levels, unusual activity, and risk hedging behavior. High open interest around certain strikes or sudden spikes in volume can reveal where large traders and market makers are concentrating their positions for C into 2026-12-18.

This C 2026-12-18 options chain provides a complete strike-by-strike breakdown of pricing, liquidity and volatility. By comparing changes in volume, open interest distribution and IV across calls and puts, traders can understand where the market is positioning ahead of this specific expiration date.

C Put Options — 2026-12-18 Expiration

The table below shows all call options on C expiring on 2026-12-18. You can quickly compare strikes, pricing, liquidity (volume and open interest), and implied volatility to spot popular strike zones and potential directional bets.

Contract Strike Last Bid Ask Volume Open Int. Implied Vol ITM
C 261218C00080000 80.00 37.9 41 43.45 3 3181 42.85% ITM
C 261218C00070000 70.00 49.5 49.1 52.3 27 3121 47.16% ITM
C 261218C00075000 75.00 43.99 44.65 47.9 2 2767 45.26% ITM
C 261218C00072500 72.50 39.25 47 50.1 25 2144 46.26% ITM
C 261218C00090000 90.00 33.85 33.65 35.3 20 2056 39.92% ITM
C 261218C00060000 60.00 52.5 58.5 61.25 3 1542 50.42% ITM
C 261218C00100000 100.00 26.55 25 27.8 31 1538 37.27% ITM
C 261218C00110000 110.00 19.1 19.35 20.95 1 1364 34.55% ITM
C 261218C00115000 115.00 16.28 16.25 17.6 9 1149 32.72% ITM
C 261218C00095000 95.00 29.4 29.15 31.1 2 1137 37.52% ITM
C 261218C00057500 57.50 50.1 60.75 64.1 2 1116 55.81% ITM
C 261218C00135000 135.00 7.5 7.6 9.05 1 1090 30.91%
C 261218C00035000 35.00 68.04 82.5 87 50 1058 52.73% ITM
C 261218C00065000 65.00 45.65 53.65 57 1 914 50.46% ITM
C 261218C00085000 85.00 33.55 36.05 39 2 859 40.25% ITM
C 261218C00055000 55.00 64.1 63 65.9 1 843 52.61% ITM
C 261218C00040000 40.00 80 78.65 81 1 838 50.78% ITM
C 261218C00050000 50.00 62.37 68 72 1 760 68.14% ITM
C 261218C00042500 42.50 56.71 59 62.75 78 600 0.00% ITM
C 261218C00097500 97.50 24.3 27.65 29.05 7 584 36.37% ITM
C 261218C00087500 87.50 32.05 34 37.5 13 558 41.36% ITM
C 261218C00045000 45.00 55.25 72.6 76.9 2 493 74.44% ITM
C 261218C00037500 37.50 42.1 66 66.3 15 450 0.00% ITM
C 261218C00105000 105.00 22.2 21.55 24.05 5 447 35.34% ITM
C 261218C00092500 92.50 31.45 31 34.45 1 446 42.49% ITM
C 261218C00067500 67.50 46.8 51.5 55.4 1 408 52.93% ITM
C 261218C00052500 52.50 58.9 65.5 69.5 1 353 64.84% ITM
C 261218C00130000 130.00 10.09 9.85 10.65 88 336 30.97%
C 261218C00140000 140.00 6.9 6.75 7.3 4 298 30.03%
C 261218C00120000 120.00 14.02 13.7 14.95 1 297 31.95%
C 261218C00125000 125.00 11.42 11.35 12.8 5 260 31.72%
C 261218C00062500 62.50 57.7 56 59.55 1 176 53.43% ITM
C 261218C00145000 145.00 5.33 4.85 6.25 25 173 30.29%
C 261218C00047500 47.50 53.82 70.2 74.5 3 116 71.63% ITM
C 261218C00030000 30.00 86.5 87.5 91.5 10 116 97.63% ITM
C 261218C00082500 82.50 35.15 38.15 41.45 2 86 42.44% ITM
C 261218C00155000 155.00 3.3 3 4.25 39 61 29.87%
C 261218C00077500 77.50 35.12 42.5 46.2 1 51 46.34% ITM
C 261218C00150000 150.00 3.95 3.85 5.1 1 29 29.90%
C 261218C00160000 160.00 3 2.34 3.05 20 29 28.36%
C 261218C00165000 165.00 1.54 1.8 2.87 0 6 29.61%
C 261218C00032500 32.50 61.8 65.5 70 2 1 0.00% ITM

C Put Options Chain – 2026-12-18

The table below lists all put options on C expiring on 2026-12-18. Use it to track downside protection demand, hedge activity, and deep out-of-the-money puts that may indicate tail-risk hedging or speculation.

Contract Strike Last Bid Ask Volume Open Int. Implied Vol ITM
C 261218P00065000 65.00 1.1 1.05 1.44 20 11316 44.24%
C 261218P00060000 60.00 1.02 0.49 1.15 5 11095 46.53%
C 261218P00057500 57.50 0.81 0.4 1.04 3 10140 47.91%
C 261218P00055000 55.00 0.67 0.58 0.92 1 8853 49.12%
C 261218P00045000 45.00 0.5 0.29 0.6 1 6190 52.54%
C 261218P00050000 50.00 0.52 0.26 1.09 1 5944 51.12%
C 261218P00047500 47.50 0.39 0.3 0.7 1 5124 50.93%
C 261218P00062500 62.50 0.94 0.88 1.06 1 5122 43.36%
C 261218P00040000 40.00 0.3 0.01 1 11 3196 59.72%
C 261218P00042500 42.50 0.3 0.17 0.51 1 3152 52.93%
C 261218P00052500 52.50 0.86 0.23 0.84 10 2550 50.73%
C 261218P00030000 30.00 0.74 0.05 0.87 8 1964 73.24%
C 261218P00035000 35.00 0.46 0 0.97 9 1646 66.04%
C 261218P00032500 32.50 0.1 0 0.39 4 1220 60.55%
C 261218P00090000 90.00 4.15 3.55 4.3 18 1028 35.46%
C 261218P00077500 77.50 2.5 1.94 2.48 20 644 39.23%
C 261218P00085000 85.00 3.8 2.42 3.45 12 561 36.83%
C 261218P00095000 95.00 4.92 4.5 5.3 1 551 34.11%
C 261218P00100000 100.00 5.95 5.8 6.5 7 545 32.86%
C 261218P00075000 75.00 1.95 1.37 2.23 4 535 40.16%
C 261218P00080000 80.00 2.33 1.84 2.76 3 487 38.34%
C 261218P00087500 87.50 4.07 2.78 3.85 5 487 36.11%
C 261218P00070000 70.00 1.4 1 1.69 21 453 41.44%
C 261218P00110000 110.00 9.37 8.6 9.65 2 348 30.76%
C 261218P00067500 67.50 1.25 0.85 1.61 2 348 43.18%
C 261218P00115000 115.00 10.95 10.6 11.65 3 337 29.87%
C 261218P00072500 72.50 1.63 1.4 2 4 334 41.11%
C 261218P00105000 105.00 7.3 7.05 7.8 21 264 31.40%
C 261218P00092500 92.50 4.23 3.6 4.75 1 224 34.68%
C 261218P00097500 97.50 5.9 4.6 5.9 8 175 33.55%
C 261218P00120000 120.00 13.75 12.45 13.85 168 172 28.87% ITM
C 261218P00082500 82.50 3.75 2.12 3.1 2 119 37.62%
C 261218P00037500 37.50 0.19 0.01 1.01 1 117 63.09%
C 261218P00125000 125.00 15.5 15.2 15.8 80 38 26.77% ITM
C 261218P00130000 130.00 22.15 18.05 19.3 36 20 27.36% ITM
C 261218P00135000 135.00 25.65 21.2 22.4 2 4 26.53% ITM
C 261218P00140000 140.00 42.89 38.7 41.45 0 1 56.71% ITM
C 261218P00145000 145.00 49.27 44.05 46.05 0 0 59.58% ITM

C 2026-12-18 Options Chain FAQ

1. What does this C options chain for 2026-12-18 show?

This page displays the full C options chain for contracts expiring on 2026-12-18. Both call and put tables include contract symbols, last trade price, bid/ask quotes, daily change and percentage change, trading volume, open interest, implied volatility, and an in-the-money (ITM) flag. It is designed to give you a complete snapshot of how the market is pricing risk and direction for this specific expiry.

2. How can I use this C options chain around key events?

Around earnings, macro data releases, or company-specific news, traders often focus on a single expiration such as 2026-12-18. By monitoring changes in implied volatility, volume, and open interest for each strike, you can see where traders are concentrating their bets and hedges. Large shifts in activity on out-of-the-money calls or puts can be early signs of expected volatility or directional moves in C.

3. What is the difference between in-the-money and out-of-the-money options here?

The ITM column highlights whether a contract is currently in-the-money for C: call options are ITM when their strike is below the current stock price, while put options are ITM when their strike is above the current stock price. ITM contracts have intrinsic value, while out-of-the-money options are purely time and volatility value. This distinction helps you quickly identify which strikes are already “in the money” for this expiry.

4. How should I read implied volatility (IV) in this C options table?

Implied volatility reflects how much movement the market expects for C between now and 2026-12-18. Higher IV typically means options are more expensive and the market is pricing in larger potential moves. You can compare IV across strikes and between calls and puts to identify skew – for example, expensive downside puts may indicate demand for crash protection, while rich upside calls can signal speculative interest.

5. Can this single-expiry chain replace a full multi-expiry options overview?

No. This 2026-12-18 options chain gives a granular view for one maturity only. For a complete picture of positioning in C, you should also review the multi-expiry options overview where you can compare put/call ratios, total open interest and volume across different expiration dates. Combining both perspectives helps you understand whether traders are focused on very short-term moves or longer-dated themes.

6. How often is this C options chain for 2026-12-18 updated?

The C options data on this page is refreshed regularly during market hours to reflect the latest trades, mid-market quotes, and open interest updates. Intraday changes in volume, open interest, and implied volatility can provide important signals about how sentiment and risk pricing are evolving as 2026-12-18 approaches.