GrafTech International Ltd. (EAF) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

GrafTech International Lt...

NYSE: EAF · Real-Time Price · USD
13.26
0.57 (4.49%)
At close: Oct 03, 2025, 3:59 PM
13.11
-1.13%
After-hours: Oct 03, 2025, 06:40 PM EDT

GrafTech International Max Pain By Strike

EAF trades at $13.26, 784.0% above the near-term max pain of $1.5 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (13 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($0.5-$95), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 1 where 3 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

GrafTech International Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for EAF shows a downward trend from 95 to 0.5, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 515% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 13.26 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 1 (3 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 17, 2025 1.5 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 12 n/a (n/a)
Dec 19, 2025 0.5 n/a (n/a)
Jan 16, 2026 0.5 n/a (n/a)
Apr 17, 2026 0.5 n/a (n/a)
Jun 18, 2026 95 n/a (n/a)