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

Analyze the complete PLUG 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 PLUG.

Latest Data: 2026-08-28 (EDT)
Max Pain Price
2.5
Exp: 2026-08-28
Gamma Flip
3.24
Gamma Flip (≈60 days)
Put/Call OI Ratio
0.498
Shows put vs call positioning
IV Skew
-8.47
Put–call IV difference
Max Pain Price Volatility
σ = 5.00
low 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: 100%

Current DPI is 0.381(bearish). Bearish, 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. Once a directional move forms, continuation appears relatively easy. Structural sensitivity is elevated around the 2027-01-15 options expiry. 100% confidence

The support levels for PLUG are at 2.16, 2.12, and 1.86, while the resistance levels are at 2.22, 2.26, and 2.52. The pivot point, a key reference price for traders, is at 2.50.

Short-Term Options-Implied Price Range & Flow Structure (0DTE · Intraday Reference)

Expiry 2026-08-28 (DTE 0): Pinning structure with suppressed volatility. Option flow bias is bearish (-0.50), pin strength 0.70.


Based on same-day expiring options (0DTE), the ATM straddle implies an 9.82% standardized 1-day equivalent move, serving as an intraday volatility reference.


The implied intraday range is approximately 2.03 2.41 , corresponding to +10.04% / -7.28% .

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 2.50 (14.16% above spot).

Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 2.00 (8.68% below spot).


Options flow strength: 0.43 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 2.00, Call: 0.21, Put: 0.01, Straddle Cost: 0.22.


Price moves may extend once a direction forms. The short-term gamma flip is near 3.20 , with intermediate positioning around 3.24 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 3.24.