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

Analyze the complete SPY 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 SPY.

Latest Data: 2026-03-25 (EDT)
Max Pain Price
643
Exp: 2026-03-25
Gamma Flip
668.12
Gamma Flip (≈60 days)
Put/Call OI Ratio
1.863
Shows put vs call positioning
IV Skew
-2.31
Put–call IV difference
Max Pain Price Volatility
σ = 22.16
high 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: 50%

Current DPI is -0.433(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. Directional continuation remains uncertain and selective. Structural sensitivity is elevated around the 2026-04-17 options expiry. 100% confidence

The support levels for SPY are at 652.62, 647.58, and 638.59, while the resistance levels are at 661.02, 666.06, and 675.05. The pivot point, a key reference price for traders, is at 643.00.

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

Expiry 2026-03-25 (DTE 0): Pinning structure with suppressed volatility. Option flow bias is bullish (0.30), pin strength 0.90.


Based on same-day expiring options (0DTE), the ATM straddle implies an 0.48% standardized 1-day equivalent move, serving as an intraday volatility reference.


The implied intraday range is approximately 652.87 659.24 , corresponding to +0.37% / -0.60% .

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 659.80 (0.45% above spot).

Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 651.43 (0.82% below spot).


Options flow strength: 0.98 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 657.00, Call: 1.38, Put: 1.79, Straddle Cost: 3.18.


Price moves may extend once a direction forms. The short-term gamma flip is near 667.27 , with intermediate positioning around 668.12 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 668.68.