IQ Options Chain — Open Interest, Implied Volatility, Max Pain & Gamma Exposure

Analyze the complete IQ 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 IQ.

Latest Data: 2026-10-13 (EDT)

Max Pain Price

Exp: 2026-10-16

Gamma Flip

0.66

Gamma Flip (≈60 days)

Put/Call OI Ratio

0.393

Shows put vs call positioning

IV Skew

-6.87

Put–call IV difference

Max Pain Price Volatility

σ = 5.00

low volatility

Confidence 85%

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: 60%

Current DPI is -0.518(bearish). Bearish, momentum neutral or unclear.

Options Terrain Outlook (3-Month)

Options structure allows for directional movement, but with elevated volatility and less predictable follow-through. Volatility conditions remain relatively smooth. Options constraints exert a moderate influence on price behavior. Directional continuation remains uncertain and selective. Structural sensitivity is elevated around the 2026-12-18 options expiry. 100% confidence

The support levels for IQ are at 0.98, 0.97, and 0.90, while the resistance levels are at 1.00, 1.01, and 1.08. The pivot point, a key reference price for traders, is at 1.00.

Short-Term Options-Implied Price Range & Flow Structure (DTE: 3)

Based on the latest options positioning (DTE 3), the ATM straddle implies a standardized 3.49% 1-day move.

The expected range for the next 3 days is 0.96 — 1.01 , corresponding to +2.19% / -2.79% .

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 1.01 (2.23% above spot).

Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 0.96 (3.49% below spot).

Options flow strength: 0.31 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 1.00, Call: 0.04, Put: 0.02, Straddle Cost: 0.06.

Market signals are mixed and less reliable. The short-term gamma flip is near 0.66 , with intermediate positioning around 0.66 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 1.47.