VXX Most Active Options

The 21 most actively traded VXX option contracts at the latest daily snapshot, ranked by volume. Each row shows the contract's price, implied volatility, delta, open interest, and how today's volume compares with its own 30-day average — click a contract to analyze it in the OptiView platform.

Data as of Oct 9, 2026, 3:55 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close
$16.99
52-week range
$16.78 – $40.00
ATM IV (30d)
55.3%
IV rank
9 / 100
Low
Expected move
±$2.91 (±17.1%)
Put/call OI
0.44
Call-heavy
Max pain
$17.5
↑ 3.0% above close

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Most Active VXX Contracts

ContractExpirationDTELastIV IV rank (30d)DeltaOpen interestVolumevs 30d avg
VXX $18 call Oct 16, 2026 7d $0.10 42.4% 0 0.18 11,084 6,824 2.4× avg
VXX $17 call Oct 16, 2026 7d $0.30 33.5% 78 0.52 8,066 2,744 4.8× avg
VXX $17.5 call Oct 16, 2026 7d $0.15 37.5% 24 0.31 1,582 2,403 0.8× avg
VXX $17 put Oct 16, 2026 7d $0.32 31.4% 25 -0.48 13,639 2,303 1.7× avg
VXX $20 call Oct 16, 2026 7d $0.05 71.5% 54 0.06 20,366 1,395 0.5× avg
VXX $24 call Nov 13, 2026 35d $0.20 81.1% 19 0.11 0 1,331 20.3× avg
VXX $20 call Nov 13, 2026 35d $0.50 66.9% 29 0.26 38 1,255 19.9× avg
VXX $25 call Nov 20, 2026 42d $0.34 90.8% 9 0.14 1,830 1,046 17.2× avg
VXX $25 call Nov 27, 2026 49d $0.31 87.8% 6 0.15 — 1,003 16.5× avg
VXX $18.5 call Oct 16, 2026 7d $0.04 43.2% 1 0.09 6,565 818 0.3× avg
VXX $16 put Oct 16, 2026 7d $0.04 33.1% 0 -0.08 1,305 773 3.4× avg
VXX $19 call Oct 16, 2026 7d $0.04 56.1% 26 0.09 4,866 702 0.3× avg
VXX $17 put Nov 20, 2026 42d $1.26 55.5% 30 -0.45 788 565 9.9× avg
VXX $16.5 put Oct 16, 2026 7d $0.09 26.3% 1 -0.19 1,278 501 0.4× avg
VXX $17 put Nov 27, 2026 49d $1.41 58.9% 41 -0.45 464 496 8.7× avg
VXX $22 call Oct 16, 2026 7d $0.03 98.1% 18 0.03 5,152 417 6.2× avg
VXX $20 put Oct 16, 2026 7d $3.05 77.3% 44 -0.93 3,137 401 14.0× avg
VXX $22.5 call Nov 6, 2026 28d $0.24 85.8% 31 0.15 1,884 294 8.3× avg
VXX $22.5 call Nov 13, 2026 35d $0.31 82.0% 21 0.17 630 294 4.5× avg
VXX $26 call Nov 20, 2026 42d $0.25 95.8% 13 0.13 695 283 4.7× avg
VXX $15.5 put Oct 16, 2026 7d $0.01 48.6% 26 -0.08 107 253 1.1× avg

Ranked by volume at the latest daily snapshot. "vs 30d avg" compares today's volume with the contract's own 30-day average.

The most active VXX contract today is the $18 call expiring in 7 days, with 6,824 contracts traded. Calls dominate the most-active list (14 of the top 21), showing where trading interest concentrates. 7 of these contracts are running well ahead of the usual daily volume.

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VXX Options FAQ

Which VXX option contract is most active today?

The most traded VXX contract is the $18 call expiring Oct 16, 2026, with 6,824 contracts traded as of Oct 9, 2026.

How does OptiView rank the most active VXX options?

The table lists the 21 VXX contracts with the highest volume at the latest daily snapshot, alongside price, implied volatility, delta, open interest, and each contract's volume versus its own 30-day average.

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.