Community Bank System Inc... (CBU)

CBU trades at $59.71, 8.1% below the near-term max pain of $65 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (19 days). Look for upward drift as max pain acts as a magnet pulling price higher. Max pain is rising across expirations ($35-$65), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Max pain for CBU shows an upward trend from 35 to 65, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 58% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 59.71. Weekly expirations influence price 2-3 days before expiry; monthlies throughout their final week.