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

Analyze the complete USAR 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 USAR.

Latest Data: 2026-04-02 (EDT)
Max Pain Price
18
Exp: 2026-04-02
Gamma Flip
15.13
Gamma Flip (≈60 days)
Put/Call OI Ratio
0.673
Shows put vs call positioning
IV Skew
0.10
Put–call IV difference
Max Pain Price Volatility
σ = 6.79
medium volatility
Confidence 75%

Near-Term Options-Derived Market Structure

BULLISH BIAS

Reflecting options positioning and volatility conditions over the coming sessions.

The options market shows a strong bullish alignment. Multiple key factors point firmly to the upside, supported by dealer flows and positioning. Options Chian

Looking only at the put-side activity, there is a bearish directional push. This suggests some traders are actively betting on downside. Confidence: 80%

Current DPI is -0.115(bullish). Bullish, momentum neutral or unclear.

Options Terrain Outlook (3-Month)

Options structure allows for directional movement, but with elevated volatility and less predictable follow-through. Volatility conditions are moderately choppy. Options constraints exert a moderate influence on price behavior. Directional moves may struggle to sustain follow-through. Structural sensitivity is elevated around the 2026-04-17 options expiry. 100% confidence

The support levels for USAR are at 15.63, 15.20, and 12.48, while the resistance levels are at 16.21, 16.64, and 19.36. The pivot point, a key reference price for traders, is at 18.00.

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

Expiry 2026-04-02 (DTE 0): Pinning structure with suppressed volatility. Option flow bias is bearish (-0.30), pin strength 0.70.


Based on same-day expiring options (0DTE), the ATM straddle implies an 2.54% standardized 1-day equivalent move, serving as an intraday volatility reference.


The implied intraday range is approximately 14.72 16.52 , corresponding to +3.74% / -7.51% .

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 16.83 (5.71% above spot).

Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 13.90 (12.72% below spot).


Options flow strength: 0.58 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 16.00, Call: 0.16, Put: 0.24, Straddle Cost: 0.41.


Price moves are likely to stay range-bound. The short-term gamma flip is near 15.23 , with intermediate positioning around 15.13 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 15.08.