Citigroup Inc. (C)
Citigroup Max Pain By Strike
C trades at $95.74, pinned near the near-term max pain of $94 expiring Sep 5, 2025 (0 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is falling across expirations ($65-$100), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 75 where 3 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Citigroup Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for C shows a downward trend from 100 to 65, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 41% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 95.74 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 75 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2025 | 94 | -1.74 (-1.82%) |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 94 | -1.74 (-1.82%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 80 | -15.74 (-16.44%) |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 95 | -0.74 (-0.77%) |
| Oct 3, 2025 | 94 | -1.74 (-1.82%) |
| Oct 10, 2025 | 93 | -2.74 (-2.86%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 95 | -0.74 (-0.77%) |
| Oct 24, 2025 | 82 | -13.74 (-14.35%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 92.5 | -3.24 (-3.38%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 82.5 | -13.24 (-13.83%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 70 | -25.74 (-26.89%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 80 | -15.74 (-16.44%) |
| May 15, 2026 | 97.5 | 1.76 (1.84%) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 75 | -20.74 (-21.66%) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | 75 | -20.74 (-21.66%) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | 100 | 4.26 (4.45%) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 90 | -5.74 (-6.00%) |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 65 | -30.74 (-32.11%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 85 | -10.74 (-11.22%) |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 75 | -20.74 (-21.66%) |