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

Analyze the complete CDNS 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 CDNS.

Latest Data: 2026-03-25 (EDT)

Max Pain Price

297.5

Exp: 2026-03-27

Gamma Flip

284.70

Gamma Flip (≈60 days)

Put/Call OI Ratio

1.207

Shows put vs call positioning

IV Skew

-3.32

Put–call IV difference

Max Pain Price Volatility

σ = 21.36

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: 71%

Current DPI is -0.332(bearish). Bearish, momentum neutral or unclear.

Options Terrain Outlook (3-Month)

Options structure allows for directional movement, but with elevated volatility and less predictable follow-through. Volatility conditions are moderately choppy. Price action is strongly influenced by existing options constraints. Directional continuation remains uncertain and selective. Structural sensitivity is elevated around the 2026-06-18 options expiry. 100% confidence

The support levels for CDNS are at 278.06, 274.07, and 256.46, while the resistance levels are at 284.72, 288.71, and 306.32. The pivot point, a key reference price for traders, is at 297.50.

Short-Term Options-Implied Price Range & Flow Structure (DTE: 2)

Based on the latest options positioning (DTE 2), the ATM straddle implies a standardized 2.17% 1-day move.

The expected range for the next 2 days is 275.81 — 302.44 , corresponding to +7.48% / -1.98% .

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 317.11 (12.69% above spot).

Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 274.02 (2.62% below spot).

Options flow strength: 0.61 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 282.50, Call: 3.80, Put: 4.85, Straddle Cost: 8.65.

Market signals are mixed and less reliable. The short-term gamma flip is near 281.36 , with intermediate positioning around 284.70 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 291.42.