GDS Limited (GDS)
GDS Max Pain By Strike
GDS trades at $33.5, 15.5% above the near-term max pain of $29 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (9 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($27-$34), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 30 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
GDS Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for GDS shows a downward trend from 34 to 27, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 23% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 33.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2025 | 29 | -4.50 (-13.43%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 31 | -2.50 (-7.46%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 28 | -5.50 (-16.42%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 34 | 0.50 (1.49%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 30 | -3.50 (-10.45%) |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 30 | -3.50 (-10.45%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 34 | 0.50 (1.49%) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 32 | -1.50 (-4.48%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 27 | -6.50 (-19.40%) |