Baidu Inc. (BIDU)
Baidu Max Pain By Strike
BIDU trades at $101.96, 15.9% above the near-term max pain of $88 expiring Sep 12, 2025 (5 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($85-$105), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 90 where 7 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 105 to 85, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 22% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 101.96 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 90 (7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2025 | 88 | -13.96 (-13.69%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 90 | -11.96 (-11.73%) |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 89 | -12.96 (-12.71%) |
| Oct 3, 2025 | 90 | -11.96 (-11.73%) |
| Oct 10, 2025 | 99 | -2.96 (-2.90%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 90 | -11.96 (-11.73%) |
| Oct 24, 2025 | 105 | 3.04 (2.98%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 95 | -6.96 (-6.83%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 90 | -11.96 (-11.73%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 90 | -11.96 (-11.73%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 90 | -11.96 (-11.73%) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 90 | -11.96 (-11.73%) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 85 | -16.96 (-16.63%) |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 95 | -6.96 (-6.83%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 85 | -16.96 (-16.63%) |