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
BULLISH BIAS
Reflecting options positioning and volatility conditions over the coming sessions.
The options data shows a moderate bullish tilt. There is some directional support, though momentum remains limited. 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 -0.093(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 2026-08-21 options expiry. 100% 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 1.57% 1-day move.
The expected range for the next 4 days is 221.89 — 237.09 , corresponding to +3.60% / -3.04% .
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 241.12 (5.36% above spot).
Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 218.65 (4.46% below spot).
Options flow strength: 0.91 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 230.00, Call: 2.96, Put: 4.22, Straddle Cost: 7.18.
Price moves are likely to stay range-bound. The short-term gamma flip is near 218.09 , with intermediate positioning around 218.49 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 218.49.