East West Bancorp Inc. (EWBC)
East West Bancorp Max Pain By Strike
EWBC trades at $103.24, pinned near the near-term max pain of $105 expiring Aug 15, 2025 (0 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is rising across expirations ($50-$105), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 95 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
East West Bancorp Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for EWBC shows an upward trend from 50 to 105, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 61% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 103.24. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2025 | 105 | 1.76 (1.70%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 105 | 1.76 (1.70%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 90 | -13.24 (-12.82%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 95 | -8.24 (-7.98%) |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 50 | -53.24 (-51.57%) |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 95 | -8.24 (-7.98%) |