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.
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 0.959(neutral). Neutral consolidation, trend and momentum are indistinct. From the current DPI structure, dealers appear largely neutral, suggesting limited willingness to reinforce directional price moves.. Trend approaching turning point (Momentum Deceleration) with Low Saturation Gamma saturation
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 elevated, implying wider and less stable price swings. Price action is strongly influenced by existing options constraints. Directional continuation remains uncertain and selective. Structural sensitivity is elevated around the 2026-02-20 options expiry. 90% confidence
Short-Term Options-Implied Price Range & Flow Structure (DTE: 14)
Based on the latest options positioning (DTE 14), the ATM straddle implies a standardized 2.08% 1-day move.
The expected range for the next 14 days is 7.66 — 9.05 , corresponding to +4.50% / -11.60% .
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 9.29 (7.29% above spot).
Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 6.90 (20.32% below spot).
Options flow strength: 0.60 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 9.00, Call: 0.15, Put: 0.53, Straddle Cost: 0.68.
Short-term moves may occur, but follow-through is uncertain. The short-term gamma flip is near 11.25 , with intermediate positioning around 6.66 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 6.66.