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

Analyze the complete EC 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 EC.

Latest Data: 2026-02-06 (EDT)
Max Pain Price
11
Exp: 2026-02-20
Gamma Flip
10.17
Gamma Flip (≈60 days)
Put/Call OI Ratio
0.397
Shows put vs call positioning
IV Skew
12.44
Put–call IV difference
Max Pain Price Volatility
σ = 0.00
low 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

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: 78%

Current DPI is 0.857(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 are moderately choppy. Price action is strongly influenced by existing options constraints. Directional moves may struggle to sustain follow-through. Structural sensitivity is elevated around the 2026-02-20 options expiry. 90% confidence

The support levels for EC are at 12.08, 11.90, and 11.13, while the resistance levels are at 12.38, 12.56, and 13.33. The pivot point, a key reference price for traders, is at 11.00.

Short-Term Options-Implied Price Range & Flow Structure (DTE: 14)

Based on the latest options positioning (DTE 14), the ATM straddle implies a standardized 1.69% 1-day move.


The expected range for the next 14 days is 10.37 12.58 , corresponding to +2.89% / -15.19% .

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 12.77 (4.45% above spot).

Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 8.98 (26.55% below spot).


Options flow strength: 0.65 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 12.50, Call: 0.25, Put: 0.53, Straddle Cost: 0.78.


Price moves are likely to stay range-bound. The short-term gamma flip is near 10.15 , with intermediate positioning around 10.17 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 10.17.