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

Analyze the complete PTEN 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 PTEN.

Latest Data: 2026-07-14 (EDT)
Max Pain Price
13
Exp: 2026-07-17
Gamma Flip
8.78
Gamma Flip (≈60 days)
Put/Call OI Ratio
0.221
Shows put vs call positioning
IV Skew
-1.23
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: 67%

Current DPI is 0.601(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. 90% confidence

The support levels for PTEN are at 9.77, 9.63, and 8.90, while the resistance levels are at 9.95, 10.09, and 10.82. The pivot point, a key reference price for traders, is at 13.00.

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

Based on the latest options positioning (DTE 3), the ATM straddle implies a standardized 3.22% 1-day move.


The expected range for the next 3 days is 9.12 11.24 , corresponding to +13.95% / -7.49% .

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 12.29 (24.61% above spot).

Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 8.63 (12.46% below spot).


Options flow strength: 0.55 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 10.00, Call: 0.15, Put: 0.40, Straddle Cost: 0.55.


Market signals are mixed and less reliable. No short-term gamma flip is observed , with intermediate positioning around 8.78 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 8.78.