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

Analyze the complete MELI 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 MELI.

Latest Data: 2026-08-10 (EDT)
Max Pain Price
1815
Exp: 2026-08-14
Gamma Flip
1805.50
Gamma Flip (≈60 days)
Put/Call OI Ratio
1.157
Shows put vs call positioning
IV Skew
-5.78
Put–call IV difference
Max Pain Price Volatility
σ = 120.00
high volatility
Confidence 52%

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 0.309(bullish). Bullish, 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 2026-08-21 options expiry. 100% confidence

The support levels for MELI are at 1757.22, 1678.91, and 1378.87, while the resistance levels are at 1891.46, 1969.77, and 2269.81. The pivot point, a key reference price for traders, is at 1815.00.

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 1762.85 1890.78 , corresponding to +3.64% / -3.37% .

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 1923.79 (5.45% above spot).

Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 1732.98 (5.01% below spot).


Options flow strength: 0.89 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 1825.00, Call: 30.00, Put: 28.85, Straddle Cost: 58.85.


Price moves are likely to stay range-bound. The short-term gamma flip is near 1797.80 , with intermediate positioning around 1805.50 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 1804.80.