First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

First Financial Bancorp.

NASDAQ: FFBC · Real-Time Price · USD
25.82
0.01 (0.04%)
At close: Sep 26, 2025, 3:59 PM
25.82
0.00%
After-hours: Sep 26, 2025, 04:20 PM EDT

First Financial Bancorp. Max Pain By Strike

FFBC trades at $25.82, 106.6% above the near-term max pain of $12.5 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (19 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is rising across expirations ($12.5-$25), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 13 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

First Financial Bancorp. Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for FFBC shows an upward trend from 12.5 to 25, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 69% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 25.82 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
Oct 17, 2025 12.5 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 25 n/a (n/a)
Feb 20, 2026 22.5 n/a (n/a)
May 15, 2026 12.5 n/a (n/a)