GLD Options Chain — Open Interest, Implied Volatility, Max Pain & Gamma Exposure
Analyze the complete GLD 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 GLD.
Near-Term Options-Derived Market Structure
BEARISH BIAS
Reflecting options positioning and volatility conditions over the coming sessions.
A slight bearish tilt is visible, though the signal is weak and insufficient for a strong directional call. 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 0.443(strong-bearish). Bearish, 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 elevated, implying wider and less stable price swings. Price action is strongly influenced by existing options constraints. 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 (0DTE · Intraday Reference)
Expiry 2026-08-28 (DTE 0): Pinning structure with suppressed volatility. Option flow bias is neutral (-0.20), pin strength 0.90.
Based on same-day expiring options (0DTE), the ATM straddle implies an 0.53% standardized 1-day equivalent move, serving as an intraday volatility reference.
The implied intraday range is approximately 404.96 — 416.22 , corresponding to +1.79% / -0.96% .
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 420.14 (2.75% above spot).
Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 403.16 (1.40% below spot).
Options flow strength: 0.90 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 409.00, Call: 1.10, Put: 1.05, Straddle Cost: 2.15.
Price moves are likely to stay range-bound. The short-term gamma flip is near 383.26 , with intermediate positioning around 385.42 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 388.53.