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Oklo Inc.Close $55.88EOD only

Max Pain

$65.00

Next expiry May 22, 2026

Expected Move

±$4.38

7.8% from close

Price Gap

+9.12

Distance to max pain

IV Rank

Low premium

P/C OI

0.87

Slightly call-heavy

Consensus

4/4

Partial coverage

Published snapshot: May 19, 2026 close

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Published Snapshot

May 19, 2026 close

OKLO Flow Report

Analysis based on market close March 31, 2026

Directional Theta Gang Flow Earnings Consensus

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Flow Verdict

Confidence:

6 / 10

base 5; +1.5 for significant net negative premium and put OI concentration; -0.5 for mixed volume ratio and high IV

Watch next session: $46.50 Put OI growth for 4/2 expiry; Any call flow into the $51-$52 strikes to challenge resistance

Flow Summary

Net premium: -$11.5M bearish

P/C volume ratio: 1.00 — perfectly balanced volume

P/C OI ratio: 0.82 — moderate put lean in positioning

A deceptive volume balance masks a strongly bearish premium flow. Institutions are paying significant premiums for downside protection, particularly in the April expiries, while call buying is muted. The positioning suggests a market leaning toward a test of lower support levels.

Notable Prints

OKLO 4/10/26 $30 Put

Vol: 2,019

OI: 188

Vol/OI: 10.7x

IV: 127.3%

Notional: ~$100,950 (based on ~$0.50 premium estimate)

Intent: Directional bearish bet or aggressive hedge

Dual read: Bought to open (bearish) vs. Sold to close (bullish)

Read-through: This is a highly unusual, high-conviction trade. The 127% IV is extreme, and the strike is ~40% below spot, targeting a major breakdown. The 10.7x volume/OI ratio confirms this is new positioning. This is a bet on a significant move lower within 10 days.

OKLO 7/17/26 $85 Call

Vol: 1,407

OI: 199

Vol/OI: 7.1x

IV: 88.4%

Notional: ~$70,350 (based on ~$0.50 premium estimate)

Intent: Long-dated, OTM call buying for leverage

Dual read: Bought to open (bullish leap) vs. Part of a complex spread (e.g., diagonal)

Read-through: This is a counter-trend, low-delta optimism play. The high vol/OI ratio suggests new money. Given the bearish near-term flow, this could be a hedge against a short position or a leveraged bet on a long-term recovery, viewing current weakness as a buying opportunity.

OKLO 4/2/26 $52 Call

Vol: 1,303

OI: 865

Vol/OI: 1.5x

IV: 81.3%

Notional: ~$65,150 (based on ~$0.50 premium estimate)

Intent: Near-term, ATM call activity

Dual read: Could be opening buys (bullish breakout) or closing sells (taking profits on resistance)

Read-through: This is the most active near-term call strike. The 1.5x vol/OI ratio suggests a mix of new and old activity. Given spot is at $49.59 and max pain for 4/2 is $49, this could be traders betting on a bounce to the $52 resistance level, which aligns with the 4/10 max pain of $52.

OKLO 4/10/26 $55 Call

Vol: 712

OI: 441

Vol/OI: 1.6x

IV: 77.3%

Notional: ~$35,600 (based on ~$0.50 premium estimate)

Intent: OTM call buying for an upside breakout

Dual read: Bought to open (bullish) vs. Sold/written (neutral-bearish, collecting premium)

Read-through: Another call strike showing activity above the current spot. This, combined with the $52 call flow, creates a cluster of call interest between $52-$55, which may act as a near-term resistance zone. The activity is meaningful but less explosive than the put flow.

OKLO 4/2/26 $46.50 Put

Vol: 236

OI: 111

Vol/OI: 2.1x

IV: 78.9%

Notional: ~$11,800 (based on ~$0.50 premium estimate)

Intent: Near-term, ITM protective put or directional bet

Dual read: Bought to open (bearish) vs. Sold to close (covering a hedge)

Read-through: This is a more tactical, near-term bearish bet. The strike is $3 below spot, targeting a move to the lower edge of the 2-day expected move ($47.12). This is a higher-probability, lower-payout trade compared to the $30 Put, suggesting some traders are positioning for a controlled drop.

Institutional Positioning

Call additions: Sparse. Minor activity in $51-$55 calls for April expiries. The $85 Jul call is an outlier but long-dated.

Put additions: Significant. The $30 Apr put is a major bearish signal. The $46.50 Apr put shows near-term hedging. Top Premium Flow list is dominated by large put premiums at strikes $135-$240.

GEX/DEX consistency: Mixed. Positive GEX (+$2.0M) suggests pinning/mean-reverting forces, which conflicts with the bearish flow. This creates tension: flow wants down, gamma may hold it up.

OI clusters: Major OI is NOT near spot. Key clusters: $150 Call (12.8K OI - likely old/speculative), $105 Call (10.4K OI), $2.50 Put (10.3K OI - likely risk-off/far OTM hedge). Near-spot OI is thinner, with $50 Put (6.3K) and $45 Put (4.3K) as local supports.

Hedging evidence: Strong evidence. The massive $30 Put buy (40% OTM) is a clear hedge or directional bet against a crash. The net negative premium of -$11.5M confirms institutions are paying for protection.

Max pain context: Spot ($49.59) is below near-term max pain ($55 for 3/27, $49 for 4/2). This creates a slight gravitational pull UP toward $49 for the 4/2 expiry, opposing the bearish flow.

Signal vs Noise

~Top Premium Flow strikes ($240, $165, $145, etc.): These massive put premiums at extremely high strikes are almost certainly noise—likely the result of misreported prints, internal transfers, or legacy positions. They distort the net premium figure but are not actionable directional signals for the current spot.

~$2.50 Put OI (10,276): This is a massive, far OTM position. It's likely a cheap, catastrophic hedge held by long-term shareholders or an ETF/fund. It reflects structural risk-off positioning, not a near-term directional view.

~$150 & $105 Call OI: These large OI blocks are well above spot and likely represent old, speculative lottery tickets from prior rallies. Their low volume indicates they are not being actively traded today.

Key Conclusions

⚠️High-Vol Tug-of-War: Bearish flow (-$11.5M prem) vs. Pinning Gamma (+$2.0M GEX)

📉Conviction Bearish Signal: 2,019 lot $30 Put buy for April expiry is a major red flag

🎯Near-Term Battle Lines: Resistance at $52-$55 (call OI/flow), Support at $46.50-$48 (put flow, expected move low)

🧱OI is Distant: Meaningful gamma/pinning effects are weak near spot due to low near-dated OI

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