Baidu Inc. (BIDU) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Baidu Inc.

NASDAQ: BIDU · Real-Time Price · USD
131.34
-4.06 (-3.00%)
At close: Sep 26, 2025, 3:59 PM
131.59
0.19%
After-hours: Sep 26, 2025, 07:56 PM EDT

Baidu Max Pain By Strike

BIDU trades at $131.34, pinned near the near-term max pain of $130 expiring Oct 3, 2025 (5 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is falling across expirations ($70-$136), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 100 where 4 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Baidu Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for BIDU shows a downward trend from 136 to 70, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 62% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 131.34 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 100 (4 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 130 n/a (n/a)
Oct 10, 2025 129 n/a (n/a)
Oct 17, 2025 105 n/a (n/a)
Oct 24, 2025 125 n/a (n/a)
Oct 31, 2025 128 n/a (n/a)
Nov 7, 2025 136 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 110 n/a (n/a)
Dec 19, 2025 105 n/a (n/a)
Jan 16, 2026 100 n/a (n/a)
Feb 20, 2026 70 n/a (n/a)
Mar 20, 2026 105 n/a (n/a)
May 15, 2026 70 n/a (n/a)
Jun 18, 2026 100 n/a (n/a)
Sep 18, 2026 100 n/a (n/a)
Dec 18, 2026 100 n/a (n/a)
Jan 15, 2027 85 n/a (n/a)
Jan 21, 2028 115 n/a (n/a)