Options market pulse dashboard
Options Pulse provides an overview of options positioning and activity, including available PCR, OI, volume and mover summaries. It helps decide which underlying or contract deserves a closer look in the dedicated analysis tools.
Check the data time and scope, then open the relevant chain to examine strikes, expiries and price context behind an aggregate reading. A market-wide ratio can hide opposing moves between contracts. Treat regime labels as summaries of selected inputs rather than instructions to buy, sell or expect a specific price path.
What is options market pulse?
A consolidated live strip of the options market's key aggregates — PCR, total OI, volume and biggest movers — designed to answer the opening question of every session: is the options market calm, expanding or stressed, before any deeper analysis begins.
How often does the pulse update?
Continuously during NSE market hours, with each panel's timestamp confirming freshness; outside hours it holds the latest session's closing state.
Related JustTicks tools: OI Dashboard, NIFTY Put Call Ratio, IV Dashboard
Options Pulse
Filter Options
Track OI, OI Change, Max Pain, PCR, ATM IV, Straddle & Volume.
Use timeframe buttons to aggregate data by 5m, 15m, 30m, or 1h. Swap colors for Call/Put.
Options Pulse
Educational overview stays visible. Sign in to unlock the live pulse workspace with OI change, max pain, PCR, ATM IV, straddle and volume charts.OI Change Tracking
Monitor Call and Put OI changes per interval with bar charts showing institutional activity delta.
Max Pain Evolution
Track how max pain levels shift throughout the day and identify model price levels.
Volume Analysis
View Call and Put volume traded per interval to confirm price movements and spot divergences.
Multi-Timeframe
Switch between 5m, 15m, 30m, and 1h timeframes to suit your trading style.
Understanding Options Pulse
Options Pulse provides a comprehensive real-time view of how institutional activity evolves throughout the trading day. By tracking OI changes, max pain shifts, PCR movements, ATM IV, straddle premiums, and volume dynamics, traders can identify building pressure, model price levels, and market sentiment shifts before they happen.
Key Charts Explained
OI Change Chart
Shows Call OI Change (red bars) and Put OI Change (green bars) per interval - how much OI changed in that time period. Rising put OI indicates bullish sentiment.
Max Pain Chart
Tracks how the max pain strike evolves during the day. Price often gravitates toward max pain as expiry approaches. Watch for convergence.
Open Interest Chart
Displays total Call OI (red line) and Put OI (green line) over time. Helps identify sentiment and potential support/resistance levels.
PCR Chart
Compares PCR OI, PCR OI Change, and PCR Volume over time alongside the underlying. Values above 1 show more put-side activity than call-side activity for the corresponding metric.
Volume Chart
Shows Call Volume (red bars) and Put Volume (green bars) traded per interval. High volume confirms price moves; divergence signals potential reversals.
ATM IV Chart
Tracks At-The-Money Implied Volatility over time. Rising IV suggests increasing uncertainty; falling IV indicates market stability. Key for premium pricing decisions.
Straddle & VWAP Chart
Shows ATM Straddle Premium with VWAP overlay. Compare current straddle price to VWAP to identify fair value. Useful for straddle/strangle traders and premium sellers.
Trading with Options Pulse
- OI Buildup: Watch for sustained OI buildup on one side. Heavy put writing often creates support, while heavy call writing creates resistance.
- Max Pain Tracking: If max pain shifts significantly during the day, it indicates changing institutional positioning. Price often follows.
- PCR Extremes: Very high PCR (> 1.5) can indicate overbought conditions, while very low PCR (< 0.7) may signal oversold levels.
- IV Expansion/Contraction: Rising ATM IV before events signals expected volatility. Falling IV after events creates premium decay opportunities.
- Straddle vs VWAP: When straddle premium trades below VWAP, it may be undervalued. Above VWAP suggests overpriced premiums.
- Divergence: When price moves in one direction but OI/PCR suggests opposite sentiment, potential reversal may be near.
Timeframe Selection
Timeframe Guide
For Indices (NIFTY, BANKNIFTY, etc.): 5m, 15m, 30m, 1h intervals available. Use 5m for scalping, 15m-30m for intraday, 1h for swing views.
For Stocks: 5m, 15m, 30m, 1h intervals available. Use 5m for closer intraday reads.
For Commodities: 5m, 15m, 30m, 1h intervals available.
Options Pulse FAQ
What is options market pulse?
A consolidated live strip of the options market's key aggregates — PCR, total OI, volume and biggest movers — designed to answer the opening question of every session: is the options market calm, expanding or stressed, before any deeper analysis begins.
How often does the pulse update?
Continuously during NSE market hours, with each panel's timestamp confirming freshness; outside hours it holds the latest session's closing state.