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Trending Price, Volume, and PCR Volume for Options Flow Analysis
This view is now centered on three signals that are easier to act on intraday: option price, traded volume, and PCR volume. Price tells you where premium is expanding or compressing, volume shows where traders are actually active, and PCR volume reveals whether put-side activity is overwhelming call-side activity or the reverse. Looking at these together gives a cleaner read on live options flow than relying on position-based metrics alone.
Use Price mode to follow premium expansion at the most active strikes, Volume mode to see where execution is clustering, and PCR Volume mode to understand whether put flow or call flow is in control. When spot price is rising together with strong call-side volume, the move is usually being confirmed by flow. When PCR volume spikes while spot weakens, put demand is likely driving the tape.
The goal of this page is straightforward: isolate actionable flow. That means highlighting where premiums are moving, where the contracts are trading, and whether the balance of volume is leaning toward puts or calls. These three lenses work well for both live monitoring and replay because they stay tightly connected to current market behavior.
Price Expansion
Track which strikes are seeing the fastest premium expansion or collapse so you can spot where risk is being repriced in real time.
Volume Concentration
See where actual option trading is clustering so you can separate liquid flow from noisy, low-participation moves.
PCR Volume Regime
Measure whether put-side volume is dominating call-side volume near the money, which helps frame sentiment and hedging pressure quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I use Price mode?
Use Price mode when you want to monitor option premium expansion directly. It is especially useful when the underlying is moving fast and you want to know which strikes are absorbing the repricing.
What does PCR Volume tell me?
PCR Volume compares put volume with call volume over the selected strike range. A reading above 1 means puts are trading more heavily than calls, while a reading below 1 means calls are leading. It is a fast sentiment and hedging-pressure gauge.
Why pair volume with spot price?
Volume without price can be noisy, and price without volume can be fragile. Watching them together helps you identify when option activity is actually confirming the move in the underlying instead of fading it.
The information provided on this page is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or trading advice. Options trading involves substantial risk and is not suitable for all investors. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.