UAL Options Chain — Open Interest, Implied Volatility, Max Pain & Gamma Exposure
Analyze the complete UAL 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 UAL.
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 0.361(neutral). ⏳ Neutral accumulation, DPI neutral, but makers are actively building positions.
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 2026-10-16 options expiry. 100% confidence
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 (-0.20), pin strength 0.90.
Based on the latest options positioning (DTE 1), the ATM straddle implies a standardized 2.45% 1-day move.
The expected range for the next 1 days is 109.78 — 113.84 , corresponding to +1.84% / -1.79% .
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 114.29 (2.24% above spot).
Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 109.38 (2.15% below spot).
Options flow strength: 0.69 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 112.00, Call: 0.93, Put: 1.81, Straddle Cost: 2.74.
Price moves are likely to stay range-bound. The short-term gamma flip is near 110.38 , with intermediate positioning around 110.37 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 110.38.