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

Analyze the complete LIN 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 LIN.

Latest Data: 2026-07-15 (EDT)

Max Pain Price

505

Exp: 2026-07-17

Gamma Flip

512.47

Gamma Flip (≈60 days)

Put/Call OI Ratio

1.278

Shows put vs call positioning

IV Skew

-4.10

Put–call IV difference

Max Pain Price Volatility

σ = 24.45

high volatility

Confidence 61%

Near-Term Options-Derived Market Structure

BEARISH BIAS

Reflecting options positioning and volatility conditions over the coming sessions.

The options structure reflects a moderate bearish bias. Downside factors are present but not dominant. 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: 100%

Current DPI is 0.088(strong-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 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 2026-07-17 options expiry. 90% confidence

The support levels for LIN are at 509.83, 504.65, and 491.85, while the resistance levels are at 518.47, 523.65, and 536.45. The pivot point, a key reference price for traders, is at 505.00.

Short-Term Options-Implied Price Range & Flow Structure (DTE: 2)

Based on the latest options positioning (DTE 2), the ATM straddle implies a standardized 1.29% 1-day move.

The expected range for the next 2 days is 496.76 — 519.06 , corresponding to +0.95% / -3.38% .

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 520.11 (1.16% above spot).

Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 487.46 (5.19% below spot).

Options flow strength: 0.84 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 515.00, Call: 5.45, Put: 3.95, Straddle Cost: 9.40.

Price moves are likely to stay range-bound. The short-term gamma flip is near 512.49 , with intermediate positioning around 512.47 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 512.46.