Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.

NYSE: CLF · Real-Time Price · USD
12.38
0.31 (2.57%)
At close: Sep 26, 2025, 3:59 PM
12.36
-0.12%
After-hours: Sep 26, 2025, 07:58 PM EDT

Cleveland-Cliffs Max Pain By Strike

CLF trades at $12.38, 12.5% above the near-term max pain of $11 expiring Oct 3, 2025 (5 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($7-$12), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 10 where 6 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Cleveland-Cliffs Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for CLF shows a downward trend from 12 to 7, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 49% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 12.38 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 10 (6 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 11 n/a (n/a)
Oct 10, 2025 11 n/a (n/a)
Oct 17, 2025 10 n/a (n/a)
Oct 24, 2025 10.5 n/a (n/a)
Oct 31, 2025 11.5 n/a (n/a)
Nov 7, 2025 11.5 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 10 n/a (n/a)
Dec 19, 2025 10 n/a (n/a)
Jan 16, 2026 11 n/a (n/a)
Mar 20, 2026 10 n/a (n/a)
Apr 17, 2026 12 n/a (n/a)
Jun 18, 2026 8 n/a (n/a)
Sep 18, 2026 10 n/a (n/a)
Dec 18, 2026 10 n/a (n/a)
Jan 15, 2027 8 n/a (n/a)
Dec 17, 2027 7 n/a (n/a)
Jan 21, 2028 12 n/a (n/a)