VMC Options Chain — Open Interest, Implied Volatility, Max Pain & Gamma Exposure
Analyze the complete VMC 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 VMC.
Near-Term Options-Derived Market Structure
BEARISH BIAS
Reflecting options positioning and volatility conditions over the coming sessions.
A slight bearish tilt is visible, though the signal is weak and insufficient for a strong directional call. 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 0.824(bullish). Bullish, momentum neutral or unclear. Trend approaching turning point (Momentum Deceleration) with Low Saturation Gamma saturation
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 2026-08-21 options expiry. 100% confidence
Short-Term Options-Implied Price Range & Flow Structure (0DTE · Intraday Reference)
Expiry 2026-06-18 (DTE 0): Pinning structure with suppressed volatility. Option flow bias is bullish (0.50), pin strength 0.70.
Based on same-day expiring options (0DTE), the ATM straddle implies an 7.26% standardized 1-day equivalent move, serving as an intraday volatility reference.
The implied intraday range is approximately 267.98 — 320.37 , corresponding to +5.79% / -11.51% .
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 324.70 (7.22% above spot).
Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 248.46 (17.96% below spot).
Options flow strength: 0.55 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 300.00, Call: 5.30, Put: 16.70, Straddle Cost: 22.00.
Price moves are likely to stay range-bound. The short-term gamma flip is near 278.57 , with intermediate positioning around 278.57 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 275.72.