Youdao Inc. (DAO)

DAO trades at $9.46, 5.4% below the near-term max pain of $10 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (19 days). Look for upward drift as max pain acts as a magnet pulling price higher. Max pain is falling across expirations ($7.5-$95), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 8 where 3 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Max pain for DAO shows a downward trend from 95 to 7.5, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 343% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 9.46. Strong magnetic level at 8 (3 expirations). Weekly expirations influence price 2-3 days before expiry; monthlies throughout their final week.