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

Analyze the complete KDP 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 KDP.

Latest Data: 2026-08-17 (EDT)
Max Pain Price
34
Exp: 2026-08-21
Gamma Flip
29.37
Gamma Flip (≈60 days)
Put/Call OI Ratio
0.331
Shows put vs call positioning
IV Skew
-5.53
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

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 0.466(strong-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. Options constraints exert a moderate influence on price behavior. Once a directional move forms, continuation appears relatively easy. Structural sensitivity is elevated around the 2026-08-21 options expiry. 100% confidence

The support levels for KDP are at 30.09, 29.80, and 28.83, while the resistance levels are at 30.47, 30.76, and 31.73. The pivot point, a key reference price for traders, is at 34.00.

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

Based on the latest options positioning (DTE 4), the ATM straddle implies a standardized 1.61% 1-day move.


The expected range for the next 4 days is 29.52 32.49 , corresponding to +7.31% / -2.52% .

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 34.05 (12.44% above spot).

Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 29.12 (3.82% below spot).


Options flow strength: 0.65 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 30.00, Call: 0.70, Put: 0.28, Straddle Cost: 0.98.


Short-term moves may occur, but follow-through is uncertain. The short-term gamma flip is near 52.39 , with intermediate positioning around 29.37 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 29.37.