(CSM)
Max Pain By Strike
CSM trades at $73.56, 38.8% above the near-term max pain of $53 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (34 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($53-$80), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for CSM shows a downward trend from 80 to 53, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 42% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 73.56 may cap rallies. 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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Sep 19, 2025 | 53 | -20.56 (-27.95%) |
Oct 17, 2025 | 68 | -5.56 (-7.55%) |
Dec 19, 2025 | 56 | -17.56 (-23.87%) |
Jan 16, 2026 | 80 | 6.44 (8.76%) |
Mar 20, 2026 | 66 | -7.56 (-10.27%) |