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

Analyze the complete IR 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 IR.

Latest Data: 2026-08-17 (EDT)
Max Pain Price
65
Exp: 2026-08-21
Gamma Flip
92.15
Gamma Flip (≈60 days)
Put/Call OI Ratio
0.251
Shows put vs call positioning
IV Skew
-4.10
Put–call IV difference
Max Pain Price Volatility
σ = 12.97
high 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

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 0.423(neutral). ⏳ Neutral accumulation, DPI neutral, but makers are actively building positions.

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. Directional continuation remains uncertain and selective. Structural sensitivity is elevated around the 2027-01-15 options expiry. 90% confidence

The support levels for IR are at 81.73, 80.85, and 78.19, while the resistance levels are at 82.89, 83.77, and 86.43. The pivot point, a key reference price for traders, is at 65.00.

Short-Term Options-Implied Price Range & Flow Structure (DTE: 4)

Based on the latest options positioning (DTE 4), the ATM straddle implies a standardized 1.93% 1-day move.


The expected range for the next 4 days is 71.50 86.23 , corresponding to +4.76% / -13.13% .

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 89.14 (8.30% above spot).

Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 61.82 (24.89% below spot).


Options flow strength: 0.44 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 80.00, Call: 2.95, Put: 0.22, Straddle Cost: 3.18.


Market signals are mixed and less reliable. The short-term gamma flip is near 81.05 , with intermediate positioning around 92.15 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 92.15.