Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Peabody Energy Corporatio...

NYSE: BTU · Real-Time Price · USD
19.12
1.72 (9.89%)
At close: Sep 05, 2025, 3:59 PM
19.12
0.00%
After-hours: Sep 05, 2025, 07:47 PM EDT

Peabody Energy Max Pain By Strike

BTU trades at $19.12, 12.5% above the near-term max pain of $17 expiring Sep 12, 2025 (5 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($13-$17.5), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 16 where 4 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Peabody Energy Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for BTU shows a downward trend from 17.5 to 13, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 29% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 19.12 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 16 (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
Sep 12, 2025 17 -2.12 (-11.09%)
Sep 19, 2025 16 -3.12 (-16.32%)
Sep 26, 2025 16 -3.12 (-16.32%)
Oct 3, 2025 17 -2.12 (-11.09%)
Oct 10, 2025 17.5 -1.62 (-8.47%)
Oct 17, 2025 16 -3.12 (-16.32%)
Oct 24, 2025 16 -3.12 (-16.32%)
Jan 16, 2026 15 -4.12 (-21.55%)
Apr 17, 2026 15 -4.12 (-21.55%)
Dec 18, 2026 15 -4.12 (-21.55%)
Jan 15, 2027 13 -6.12 (-32.01%)