Fuel Tech Inc. (FTEK)
Fuel Tech Max Pain By Strike
FTEK trades at $2.81, 6.3% below the near-term max pain of $3 expiring Aug 15, 2025 (0 days). Look for upward drift as max pain acts as a magnet pulling price higher. Max pain is falling across expirations ($1-$8), 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.
Fuel Tech Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for FTEK shows a downward trend from 8 to 1, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 213% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 2.81. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2025 | 3 | 0.19 (6.76%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 1 | -1.81 (-64.41%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 1 | -1.81 (-64.41%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 2 | -0.81 (-28.83%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 8 | 5.19 (184.70%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 1 | -1.81 (-64.41%) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 7 | 4.19 (149.11%) |