HLN Options Chain — Open Interest, Implied Volatility, Max Pain & Gamma Exposure
Analyze the complete HLN 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 HLN.
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 0.115(bearish). Bearish, momentum neutral or unclear.
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. Price action is strongly influenced by existing options constraints. Once a directional move forms, continuation appears relatively easy. Structural sensitivity is elevated around the 2026-08-21 options expiry. 90% confidence
Short-Term Options-Implied Price Range & Flow Structure (DTE: 4)
Based on the latest options positioning (DTE 4), the ATM straddle implies a standardized 3.00% 1-day move.
The expected range for the next 4 days is 8.49 — 10.14 , corresponding to +5.82% / -11.40% .
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 10.55 (10.12% above spot).
Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 7.50 (21.71% below spot).
Options flow strength: 0.34 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 10.00, Call: 0.10, Put: 0.47, Straddle Cost: 0.57.
Price moves may extend once a direction forms. The short-term gamma flip is near 11.11 , with intermediate positioning around 11.91 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 11.91.