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

Analyze the complete LUV 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 LUV.

Latest Data: 2026-07-15 (EDT)
Max Pain Price
52
Exp: 2026-07-17
Gamma Flip
47.84
Gamma Flip (≈60 days)
Put/Call OI Ratio
0.504
Shows put vs call positioning
IV Skew
-3.45
Put–call IV difference
Max Pain Price Volatility
σ = 6.83
medium 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: 83%

Current DPI is 0.615(strong-bullish). Bullish, 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 are moderately choppy. Options constraints exert a moderate influence on price behavior. Directional moves may struggle to sustain follow-through. Structural sensitivity is elevated around the 2026-07-17 options expiry. 100% confidence

The support levels for LUV are at 48.91, 48.40, and 46.68, while the resistance levels are at 49.59, 50.10, and 51.82. The pivot point, a key reference price for traders, is at 52.00.

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

Based on the latest options positioning (DTE 2), the ATM straddle implies a standardized 2.79% 1-day move.


The expected range for the next 2 days is 47.53 50.34 , corresponding to +2.21% / -3.50% .

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 50.60 (2.75% above spot).

Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 46.81 (4.96% below spot).


Options flow strength: 0.76 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 49.00, Call: 0.90, Put: 1.04, Straddle Cost: 1.94.


Price moves are likely to stay range-bound. The short-term gamma flip is near 47.86 , with intermediate positioning around 47.84 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 44.44.