Booking Inc. (BKNG)
Booking Max Pain By Strike
BKNG trades at $5452.68, pinned near the near-term max pain of $5400 expiring Aug 15, 2025 (-1 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is rising across expirations ($3900-$5620), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 5000 where 3 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Booking Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for BKNG shows an upward trend from 3900 to 5620, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 34% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 5452.68 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 5000 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2025 | 5400 | -52.68 (-0.97%) |
| Aug 22, 2025 | 5500 | 47.32 (0.87%) |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 5420 | -32.68 (-0.60%) |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 5390 | -62.68 (-1.15%) |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 5440 | -12.68 (-0.23%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 4950 | -502.68 (-9.22%) |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 5620 | 167.32 (3.07%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 5170 | -282.68 (-5.18%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 5375 | -77.68 (-1.42%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 5000 | -452.68 (-8.30%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 3900 | -1552.68 (-28.48%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 5000 | -452.68 (-8.30%) |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 5360 | -92.68 (-1.70%) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 4350 | -1102.68 (-20.22%) |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 4400 | -1052.68 (-19.31%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 4750 | -702.68 (-12.89%) |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 5000 | -452.68 (-8.30%) |
| Sep 17, 2027 | 4550 | -902.68 (-16.55%) |
| Dec 17, 2027 | 5300 | -152.68 (-2.80%) |