Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (CPRX) 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.
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (CPRX) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Biotechnology industry, with a market capitalization near $3.81B, listed on NASDAQ, employing roughly 181 people, carrying a beta of 0.72 to the broader market. Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Led by Richard John Daly, public since 2006-11-08.
Snapshot as of May 15, 2026.
- Spot Price
- $31.16
- Total OI
- 14.7K
- Total Volume
- 4.2K
- Front Expiration
- 34 days
- Second Expiration
- 63 days
- ATM IV
- 5.2%
- Avg Bid/Ask Spread
- 53.70%
As of May 15, 2026, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (CPRX) has 14.7K open contracts and 4.2K contracts traded. The nearest expiration is 34 days out, followed by 63 days. ATM implied volatility is 5.2%. Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 53.70%: 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 CPRX options chain Data Feeds Strategy Selection
Strategy selection on Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 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 5.2% and dealer gamma exposure is positive, so dealer hedging is mechanically mean-reverting. 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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CPRX most-active contracts
| Type | Strike | Expiration | Volume | OI | IV | Bid | Ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CALL | $35.00 | Dec 18, 2026 | 405 | 1.8K | 909.8% | $0.05 | $0.15 |
| CALL | $30.00 | Dec 18, 2026 | 3 | 256 | 226.8% | $1.60 | $1.70 |
Top 2 contracts from the ORATS-sourced nightly scan; ranked by volume within the broader S&P 500/400/600 + ETF universe.
Frequently asked CPRX options chain questions
- What does the CPRX options chain show right now?
- As of May 15, 2026, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (CPRX) has 14.7K contracts outstanding and 4.2K traded today, with ATM IV of 5.2%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.
- What expirations are available for CPRX options?
- The nearest expiration is 34 days out, followed by 63 days. Listed expirations typically extend monthly with weeklies between, plus LEAPS one to two years out for liquid names.
- How tight are CPRX options bid/ask spreads?
- Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 53.70%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.