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

Analyze the complete NDAQ 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 NDAQ.

Latest Data: 2026-07-14 (EDT)

Max Pain Price

82.5

Exp: 2026-07-17

Gamma Flip

87.31

Gamma Flip (≈60 days)

Put/Call OI Ratio

0.968

Shows put vs call positioning

IV Skew

-3.29

Put–call IV difference

Max Pain Price Volatility

σ = 6.05

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 0.546(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. 100% confidence

The support levels for NDAQ are at 87.48, 86.69, and 84.42, while the resistance levels are at 88.54, 89.33, and 91.60. The pivot point, a key reference price for traders, is at 82.50.

Short-Term Options-Implied Price Range & Flow Structure (DTE: 3)

Based on the latest options positioning (DTE 3), the ATM straddle implies a standardized 1.62% 1-day move.

The expected range for the next 3 days is 85.38 — 90.22 , corresponding to +2.51% / -2.99% .

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 91.41 (3.87% above spot).

Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 83.84 (4.74% below spot).

Options flow strength: 0.59 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 88.00, Call: 1.40, Put: 1.07, Straddle Cost: 2.47.

Price moves are likely to stay range-bound. The short-term gamma flip is near 87.00 , with intermediate positioning around 87.31 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 86.93.