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

Analyze the complete T 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 T.

Latest Data: 2026-08-17 (EDT)
Max Pain Price
24.5
Exp: 2026-08-21
Gamma Flip
22.56
Gamma Flip (≈60 days)
Put/Call OI Ratio
0.657
Shows put vs call positioning
IV Skew
0.28
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: 83%

Current DPI is 0.566(bearish). Bearish, 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. Price action is strongly influenced by existing options constraints. Once a directional move forms, continuation appears relatively easy. Structural sensitivity is elevated around the 2026-08-21 options expiry. 90% confidence

The support levels for T are at 24.56, 24.38, and 23.95, while the resistance levels are at 24.80, 24.98, and 25.41. The pivot point, a key reference price for traders, is at 24.50.

Short-Term Options-Implied Price Range & Flow Structure (DTE: 4)

Based on the latest options positioning (DTE 4), the ATM straddle implies a standardized 1.25% 1-day move.


The expected range for the next 4 days is 23.32 25.10 , corresponding to +1.71% / -5.52% .

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 25.29 (2.47% above spot).

Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 22.45 (9.03% below spot).


Options flow strength: 0.75 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 24.50, Call: 0.43, Put: 0.18, Straddle Cost: 0.61.


Short-term moves may occur, but follow-through is uncertain. The short-term gamma flip is near 35.52 , with intermediate positioning around 22.56 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 22.56.