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.
Near-Term Options-Derived Market Structure
BULLISH BIAS
Reflecting options positioning and volatility conditions over the coming sessions.
The options market shows a strong bullish alignment. Multiple key factors point firmly to the upside, supported by dealer flows and positioning. 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: 67%
Current DPI is -0.054(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 2026-04-17 options expiry. 100% confidence
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 39.29 — 42.14 , corresponding to +4.86% / -2.24% .
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 43.21 (7.52% above spot).
Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 39.06 (2.81% below spot).
Options flow strength: 0.65 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 40.00, Call: 0.90, Put: 0.69, Straddle Cost: 1.58.
Price moves are likely to stay range-bound. The short-term gamma flip is near 39.75 , with intermediate positioning around 39.76 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 39.62.