BP PLC (BP) Options Statistics & Positioning

BP PLC (BP) options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 27.3%, an IV rank of 34 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$2.07 (±4.7%) move in BP for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $40 and the put/call open interest ratio is 0.48. Statistics are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day.

Data as of Aug 24, 2026, 3:55 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close

$43.79

52-week range

$32.79 – $47.69

ATM IV (30d)

27.3%

IV rank

34 / 100

Low

Expected move

±$2.07 (±4.7%)

Put/call OI

0.48

Call-heavy

Max pain

$40

↓ 8.7% below close

Most Active BP Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
BP $35 put	Oct 16, 2026	53d	$0.10	—	587
BP $25 put	Oct 16, 2026	53d	$0.01	—	575
BP $50 call	Nov 20, 2026	88d	$0.76	—	476
BP $44 call	Aug 28, 2026	4d	$0.49	27.6%	452
BP $50 call	Jan 21, 2028	515d	$3.79	—	414

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BP Implied Volatility

27.3% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 34 places implied volatility in the lower part of its 52-week range.

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BP Open Interest

0.48 put/call OI ratio

291,428 calls and 139,955 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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BP Max Pain

$40 max pain

8.7% below the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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BP Gamma Exposure

$30.46M net GEX

Positive dealer gamma — hedging currently leans against price swings.

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BP Options Volume

9,706 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 0.72 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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BP Most Active Options

$44 top volume strike

The 25 most actively traded BP contracts with price, IV, greeks, and volume vs. average.

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BP Options FAQ

How often is BP options data on this page updated?

All BP statistics on this page are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day after the session close.

Where can I see BP max pain, open interest, and implied volatility in detail?

OptiView publishes dedicated BP pages for implied volatility, max pain, open interest, gamma exposure, options volume, and the most active contracts — each with charts, history, and a plain-English explanation of what the numbers mean.

Methodology. IV rank compares the current 30-day at-the-money implied volatility with its highest and lowest values over the past 52 weeks. Max pain is the strike that minimizes the total payout to option holders at expiration. The call and put walls are the strikes carrying the largest call and put open interest across all expirations. Net gamma exposure (GEX) is measured from the dealer perspective. All statistics are derived from delayed OPRA options data.

Options trading involves significant risk, and losses can exceed your initial investment. Always consult a licensed financial professional before making investment decisions. OptiView does not provide financial advice; all figures on this page are descriptive statistics, not recommendations.