What does the VXX options chain show right now?

As of May 15, 2026, iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN (VXX) has 350.3K contracts outstanding and 68.2K traded today, with ATM IV of 58.6%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.

What expirations are available for VXX options?

The nearest expiration is 28 days out, followed by 34 days. Listed expirations typically extend monthly with weeklies between, plus LEAPS one to two years out for liquid names.

How tight are VXX options bid/ask spreads?

Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 31.71%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.

iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN (VXX) Options Chain

The options chain displays all available contracts with real-time quotes, Greeks, volume, and open interest for each strike and expiration. It is the primary tool for options trade selection.

iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN (VXX) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management industry, with a market capitalization near $493.5M, listed on CBOE, carrying a beta of -1.97 to the broader market. The iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETNs are designed to provide exposure to the S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Index Total Return. public since 2018-01-25.

Snapshot as of May 15, 2026.

Spot Price: $27.91
Total OI: 350.3K
Total Volume: 68.2K
Front Expiration: 28 days
Second Expiration: 34 days
ATM IV: 58.6%
Avg Bid/Ask Spread: 31.71%

As of May 15, 2026, iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN (VXX) has 350.3K open contracts and 68.2K contracts traded. The nearest expiration is 28 days out, followed by 34 days. ATM implied volatility is 58.6%. Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 31.71%: wider spreads, size positions conservatively. The options chain aggregates every listed strike and expiration, letting traders evaluate skew, term structure, and liquidity in a single view.

How VXX options chain Data Feeds Strategy Selection

Strategy selection on iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN options does not derive from any single metric in isolation. The options chain view above sits inside a broader read: ATM IV currently sits at 58.6% and dealer gamma exposure is negative, so dealer hedging amplifies directional moves. Combine the options chain data here with the volatility-skew surface, dealer-gamma exposure, max-pain level, and upcoming-events calendar to build a positioning thesis. Risk-defined structures (credit spreads, debit spreads, iron condors) are usually safer than naked positions while the regime is uncertain; the data on this page anchors the inputs but does not by itself constitute a trade thesis.

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Frequently asked VXX options chain questions

What does the VXX options chain show right now?: As of May 15, 2026, iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN (VXX) has 350.3K contracts outstanding and 68.2K traded today, with ATM IV of 58.6%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.
What expirations are available for VXX options?: The nearest expiration is 28 days out, followed by 34 days. Listed expirations typically extend monthly with weeklies between, plus LEAPS one to two years out for liquid names.
How tight are VXX options bid/ask spreads?: Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 31.71%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.