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

Citigroup Inc.

NYSE: C · Real-Time Price · USD
103.42
1.31 (1.29%)
At close: Sep 26, 2025, 3:59 PM
103.25
-0.16%
After-hours: Sep 26, 2025, 07:56 PM EDT

Citigroup Max Pain By Strike

C trades at $103.42, 3.4% above the near-term max pain of $100 expiring Oct 3, 2025 (5 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is falling across expirations ($65-$105), 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 105 to 65, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 45% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 103.42 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
Oct 3, 2025 100 n/a (n/a)
Oct 10, 2025 98 n/a (n/a)
Oct 17, 2025 95 n/a (n/a)
Oct 24, 2025 101 n/a (n/a)
Oct 31, 2025 102 n/a (n/a)
Nov 7, 2025 102 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 97.5 n/a (n/a)
Dec 19, 2025 85 n/a (n/a)
Jan 16, 2026 70 n/a (n/a)
Mar 20, 2026 80 n/a (n/a)
May 15, 2026 105 n/a (n/a)
Jun 18, 2026 75 n/a (n/a)
Jul 17, 2026 75 n/a (n/a)
Aug 21, 2026 100 n/a (n/a)
Sep 18, 2026 92.5 n/a (n/a)
Dec 18, 2026 65 n/a (n/a)
Jan 15, 2027 87.5 n/a (n/a)
Jun 17, 2027 75 n/a (n/a)
Jan 21, 2028 90 n/a (n/a)