Cerus Corporation (CERS)
Cerus Max Pain By Strike
CERS trades at $1.23, 18.0% below the near-term max pain of $1.5 expiring Aug 15, 2025 (-1 days). Look for upward drift as max pain acts as a magnet pulling price higher. Max pain is stable across expirations ($0.5-$1.5), indicating stable market expectations. Key magnetic zone at 2 where 4 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Cerus Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for CERS shows stable levels around 1.17, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 86% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 1.23. Strong magnetic level at 2 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2025 | 1.5 | 0.27 (21.95%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 1.5 | 0.27 (21.95%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 0.5 | -0.73 (-59.35%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 1.5 | 0.27 (21.95%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 1.5 | 0.27 (21.95%) |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 0.5 | -0.73 (-59.35%) |