Options Flow Chart
Price action meets options flow
Why this chart exists
Live Options Flow answers “what printed?” in table form. The Options Flow Chart answers “how did aggressive options premium line up with **price through the session?”** By stacking candles, call/put premium bars, a cumulative net-flow line, and (when relevant) 0DTE markers, you get a single timeline for narrative building: did buyers lead a breakout, chase it, or hedge into strength?
Use it when a name is active and you care about timing—opening drives, lunch lulls, last-hour gamma effects—more than when you are only checking a static end-of-day snapshot.
Availability: Gamma plan and higher ($59/month+)
Opening the chart
From the app, navigate to a stock’s main chart experience (the flow chart is the large panel on the symbol page). Use the timeframe buttons to switch intraday granularity; use toolbar overlays for S/R, dark pool, gamma, option-chain levels, net flow on the chart, and ML support/resistance when your plan exposes those toggles. A shortcut to the full Terminal is available from the chart header when you want the multi-tab layout.
Theta/Vega: Click ✨ on supported charts for a plain-language readout of what you are seeing.
Chart Components
The chart combines multiple data layers for comprehensive analysis:
| Layer | What It Shows | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Candlesticks | Intraday price action | 1-minute, 5-minute, or custom intervals |
| Green Bars | Call premium (aggressive buys) | Calls bought at/above ask—bullish flow |
| Red Bars | Put premium (aggressive buys) | Puts bought at/above ask—bearish flow |
| Flow Line | Cumulative net premium | Running total of calls minus puts |
| Bubbles | 0DTE trades | Same-day expiration trades—gamma plays |
| Vertical Lines | Unusual activity alerts | ML-flagged significant trades |
Interactive Features:
- Hover over any bar to see detailed trade breakdown
- Zoom and pan to focus on specific time periods
Premium Summary (Header)
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Calls Bought | Premium on call purchases at/above ask |
| Puts Bought | Premium on put purchases at/above ask |
| Calls Sold | Premium on call sales at/below bid |
| Puts Sold | Premium on put sales at/below bid |
| Net Premium | Calls minus puts |
Reading the Flow Line
The cumulative flow line shows net positioning throughout the day:
| Pattern | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Rising line | Net call buying (bullish flow) |
| Falling line | Net put buying (bearish flow) |
| Sharp spike | Large trade or cluster |
| Flat line | Balanced or quiet period |
0DTE Bubbles
Same-day expiration trades appear as bubbles:
- Size = Premium spent
- Green = Calls
- Red = Puts
0DTE activity often signals event-driven bets or gamma plays.
Flow + Price Patterns
Understanding the relationship between flow and price movement:
| Pattern | What It May Suggest | Confidence Level |
|---|---|---|
| Call flow spike → price rise | Flow preceded the move—smart money positioned early | High |
| Price up + put flow rising | Hedging into strength—taking profits or protecting gains | Medium |
| Flow divergence from price | Potential reversal setup—flow not confirming price | Medium |
| Heavy flow at support/resistance | Conviction at key level—institutions defending/attacking | High |
| Price rises, flow flat | Weak move—lack of options conviction | Low |
| Massive flow, price unchanged | Hedging or spread activity—not directional | Low |
| Flow and price aligned | Strong trend—both confirming direction | Very High |
| 0DTE spike at level | Gamma positioning at strike—potential pin | Medium |
Remember: The chart shows association in time, not proof of causation. Flow can lead, lag, or diverge from spot for good reasons (spreads, hedges, vol trading). Treat strong patterns as hypotheses to validate with the chain, news, and your risk plan—not as automatic entries.
