IBM Options Chain — Open Interest, Implied Volatility, Max Pain & Gamma Exposure
Analyze the complete IBM 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 IBM.
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
Looking only at the put-side activity, there is a bearish directional push. This suggests some traders are actively betting on downside. Confidence: 67%
Current DPI is -0.123(strong-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 2026-10-16 options expiry. 90% confidence
Short-Term Options-Implied Price Range & Flow Structure (DTE: 1)
Expiry 2026-10-02 (DTE 1): Pinning structure with suppressed volatility. Option flow bias is bearish (-0.30), pin strength 0.90.
Based on the latest options positioning (DTE 1), the ATM straddle implies a standardized 1.67% 1-day move.
The expected range for the next 1 days is 222.37 — 230.50 , corresponding to +2.16% / -1.44% .
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 232.61 (3.10% above spot).
Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 221.44 (1.85% below spot).
Options flow strength: 0.74 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 225.00, Call: 2.25, Put: 1.50, Straddle Cost: 3.76.
Price moves are likely to stay range-bound. The short-term gamma flip is near 224.01 , with intermediate positioning around 224.01 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 224.14.