Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF)
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 |
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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) |