EXK Options Chain — Open Interest, Implied Volatility, Max Pain & Gamma Exposure
Analyze the complete EXK 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 EXK.
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: 67%
Current DPI is 0.353(neutral). ⏳ Neutral accumulation, DPI neutral, but makers are actively building positions.
Options Terrain Outlook (3-Month)
The market is positioned near a structural transition zone, where options exposure may shift the prevailing trading regime. Volatility conditions are moderately choppy. Options constraints exert a moderate influence on price behavior. Once a directional move forms, continuation appears relatively easy. Structural sensitivity is elevated around the 2027-01-15 options expiry. 90% confidence
Short-Term Options-Implied Price Range & Flow Structure (DTE: 3)
Based on the latest options positioning (DTE 3), the ATM straddle implies a standardized 5.72% 1-day move.
The expected range for the next 3 days is 7.62 — 9.67 , corresponding to +19.69% / -5.68% .
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 10.85 (34.23% above spot).
Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 7.45 (7.81% below spot).
Options flow strength: 0.54 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 7.50, Call: 0.70, Put: 0.10, Straddle Cost: 0.80.
Price moves may extend once a direction forms. The short-term gamma flip is near 11.55 , with intermediate positioning around 8.51 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 8.51.