ES Options Chain — Open Interest, Implied Volatility, Max Pain & Gamma Exposure
Analyze the complete ES 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 ES.
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: 100%
Current DPI is 0.638(neutral). ⏳ Neutral accumulation, DPI neutral, but makers are actively building positions.
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. Options constraints exert a moderate influence on price behavior. Directional moves may struggle to sustain follow-through. Structural sensitivity is elevated around the 2026-09-18 options expiry. 100% confidence
Short-Term Options-Implied Price Range & Flow Structure (DTE: 21)
Based on the latest options positioning (DTE 21), the ATM straddle implies a standardized 0.82% 1-day move.
The expected range for the next 21 days is 70.10 — 73.40 , corresponding to +3.62% / -1.04% .
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 75.49 (6.57% above spot).
Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 69.73 (1.56% below spot).
Options flow strength: 0.48 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 70.00, Call: 1.70, Put: 0.98, Straddle Cost: 2.67.
Price moves are likely to stay range-bound. The short-term gamma flip is near 64.89 , with intermediate positioning around 66.29 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 66.29.