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

Analyze the complete NCLH 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 NCLH.

Latest Data: 2026-08-17 (EDT)
Max Pain Price
21
Exp: 2026-08-21
Gamma Flip
17.81
Gamma Flip (≈60 days)
Put/Call OI Ratio
1.537
Shows put vs call positioning
IV Skew
-6.31
Put–call IV difference
Max Pain Price Volatility
σ = 5.00
low volatility
Confidence 100%

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 -0.345(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 2026-09-18 options expiry. 90% confidence

The support levels for NCLH are at 18.03, 17.80, and 16.75, while the resistance levels are at 18.33, 18.56, and 19.61. The pivot point, a key reference price for traders, is at 21.00.

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

Based on the latest options positioning (DTE 4), the ATM straddle implies a standardized 1.94% 1-day move.


The expected range for the next 4 days is 17.91 19.26 , corresponding to +5.92% / -1.51% .

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 19.97 (9.87% above spot).

Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 17.84 (1.86% below spot).


Options flow strength: 0.63 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 18.00, Call: 0.46, Put: 0.24, Straddle Cost: 0.70.


Market signals are mixed and less reliable. No short-term gamma flip is observed , with intermediate positioning around 17.81 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 17.81.