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

Analyze the complete RIG 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 RIG.

Latest Data: 2026-10-01 (EDT)
Max Pain Price
6
Exp: 2026-10-02
Gamma Flip
5.54
Gamma Flip (≈60 days)
Put/Call OI Ratio
1.272
Shows put vs call positioning
IV Skew
-4.01
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 -0.015(neutral). ⏳ Neutral distribution, DPI neutral, but makers are actively shedding positions.

Options Terrain Outlook (3-Month)

Options structure allows for directional movement, but with elevated volatility and less predictable follow-through. Volatility conditions remain relatively smooth. Options constraints exert a moderate influence on price behavior. Directional moves may struggle to sustain follow-through. Structural sensitivity is elevated around the 2027-01-15 options expiry. 100% confidence

The support levels for RIG are at 5.18, 5.10, and 4.75, while the resistance levels are at 5.30, 5.38, and 5.73. The pivot point, a key reference price for traders, is at 6.00.

Short-Term Options-Implied Price Range & Flow Structure (DTE: 1)

Expiry 2026-10-02 (DTE 1): Pinning structure with suppressed volatility. Option flow bias is neutral (-0.10), pin strength 0.70.


Based on the latest options positioning (DTE 1), the ATM straddle implies a standardized 5.15% 1-day move.


The expected range for the next 1 days is 4.90 — 5.63 , corresponding to +7.51% / -6.49% .

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 5.88 (12.17% above spot).

Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 4.71 (10.05% below spot).


Options flow strength: 0.34 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 5.00, Call: 0.26, Put: 0.01, Straddle Cost: 0.27.


Market signals are mixed and less reliable. No short-term gamma flip is observed , with intermediate positioning around 5.54 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 5.59.