PANW Options Chain — Open Interest, Implied Volatility, Max Pain & Gamma Exposure
Analyze the complete PANW 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 PANW.
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
Looking only at the put-side activity, there is a bearish directional push. This suggests some traders are actively betting on downside. Confidence: 60%
Current DPI is -0.659(bullish). Bullish, momentum neutral or unclear.
Options Terrain Outlook (3-Month)
The market is positioned near a structural transition zone, where options exposure may shift the prevailing trading regime. Volatility conditions are moderately choppy. Options constraints exert a moderate influence on price behavior. Once a directional move forms, continuation appears relatively easy. Structural sensitivity is elevated around the 2026-02-20 options expiry. 100% confidence
Short-Term Options-Implied Price Range & Flow Structure (0DTE · Intraday Reference)
Expiry 2026-02-06 (DTE 0): Pinning structure with suppressed volatility. Option flow bias is neutral (-0.10), pin strength 0.70.
Based on same-day expiring options (0DTE), the ATM straddle implies an 1.61% standardized 1-day equivalent move, serving as an intraday volatility reference.
The implied intraday range is approximately 157.12 — 174.70 , corresponding to +9.65% / -1.38% .
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 186.41 (17.00% above spot).
Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 156.48 (1.78% below spot).
Options flow strength: 0.60 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 160.00, Call: 0.11, Put: 2.46, Straddle Cost: 2.57.
Price moves may extend once a direction forms. The short-term gamma flip is near 182.43 , with intermediate positioning around 183.05 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 182.92.