iQIYI Inc. (IQ) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

iQIYI Inc.

NASDAQ: IQ · Real-Time Price · USD
2.63
-0.06 (-2.23%)
At close: Sep 26, 2025, 3:59 PM
2.63
-0.01%
After-hours: Sep 26, 2025, 07:24 PM EDT

iQIYI Max Pain By Strike

IQ trades at $2.63, 5.2% above the near-term max pain of $2.5 expiring Oct 3, 2025 (5 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is rising across expirations ($0.5-$2.5), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 3 where 6 expirations converge.

iQIYI Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for IQ shows an upward trend from 0.5 to 2.5, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 102% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 2.63 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 3 (6 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 3, 2025 2.5 n/a (n/a)
Oct 10, 2025 2.5 n/a (n/a)
Oct 17, 2025 2.5 n/a (n/a)
Oct 24, 2025 2.5 n/a (n/a)
Oct 31, 2025 2.5 n/a (n/a)
Nov 7, 2025 0.5 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 2.5 n/a (n/a)
Dec 19, 2025 2 n/a (n/a)
Jan 16, 2026 2 n/a (n/a)
Mar 20, 2026 2 n/a (n/a)
Jan 15, 2027 1.5 n/a (n/a)
Jan 21, 2028 0.5 n/a (n/a)