WhaleQuant.io

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

Analyze the complete USO 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 USO.

Latest Data: 2026-02-06 (EDT)
Max Pain Price
79
Exp: 2026-02-06
Gamma Flip
71.52
Gamma Flip (≈60 days)
Put/Call OI Ratio
0.642
Shows put vs call positioning
IV Skew
-5.22
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 0.705(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. Structural constraints from options positioning are relatively light. Directional moves may struggle to sustain follow-through. Structural sensitivity is elevated around the 2026-02-20 options expiry. 100% confidence

The support levels for USO are at 76.40, 75.52, and 73.14, while the resistance levels are at 77.58, 78.46, and 80.84. The pivot point, a key reference price for traders, is at 79.00.

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

Expiry 2026-02-06 (DTE 0): Pinning structure with suppressed volatility. Option flow bias is neutral (-0.20), pin strength 0.70.


Based on same-day expiring options (0DTE), the ATM straddle implies an 0.69% standardized 1-day equivalent move, serving as an intraday volatility reference.


The implied intraday range is approximately 73.16 79.93 , corresponding to +3.82% / -4.98% .

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 82.02 (6.54% above spot).

Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 70.37 (8.60% below spot).


Options flow strength: 0.66 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 77.00, Call: 0.43, Put: 0.11, Straddle Cost: 0.53.


Price moves are likely to stay range-bound. The short-term gamma flip is near 71.70 , with intermediate positioning around 71.52 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 71.35.