Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Alibaba Group Holding Lim...

NYSE: BABA · Real-Time Price · USD
171.89
-3.58 (-2.04%)
At close: Sep 26, 2025, 3:59 PM
172.38
0.28%
After-hours: Sep 26, 2025, 07:57 PM EDT

Alibaba Max Pain By Strike

BABA trades at $171.89, 7.4% above the near-term max pain of $160 expiring Oct 3, 2025 (5 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($100-$170), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 130 where 3 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Alibaba Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for BABA shows a downward trend from 170 to 100, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 50% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 171.89 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 130 (3 expirations). Weekly expirations influence price 2-3 days before expiry; monthlies throughout their final week.

Max Pain Table

Expiration Date Max Pain Max Pain vs Current Price
Oct 3, 2025 160 n/a (n/a)
Oct 10, 2025 155 n/a (n/a)
Oct 17, 2025 130 n/a (n/a)
Oct 24, 2025 155 n/a (n/a)
Oct 31, 2025 157.5 n/a (n/a)
Nov 7, 2025 160 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 140 n/a (n/a)
Dec 19, 2025 140 n/a (n/a)
Jan 16, 2026 135 n/a (n/a)
Feb 20, 2026 130 n/a (n/a)
Mar 20, 2026 135 n/a (n/a)
Apr 17, 2026 160 n/a (n/a)
Jun 18, 2026 120 n/a (n/a)
Sep 18, 2026 130 n/a (n/a)
Dec 18, 2026 125 n/a (n/a)
Jan 15, 2027 150 n/a (n/a)
Jun 17, 2027 125 n/a (n/a)
Dec 17, 2027 100 n/a (n/a)
Jan 21, 2028 170 n/a (n/a)