KeyCorp (KEY) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

KeyCorp

NYSE: KEY · Real-Time Price · USD
18.64
0.19 (1.03%)
At close: Oct 03, 2025, 3:59 PM
18.70
0.32%
After-hours: Oct 03, 2025, 07:56 PM EDT

KeyCorp Max Pain By Strike

KEY trades at $18.64, pinned near the near-term max pain of $18.5 expiring Oct 10, 2025 (6 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is rising across expirations ($5-$20), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 17 where 7 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

KeyCorp Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for KEY shows an upward trend from 5 to 20, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 88% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 18.64 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 17 (7 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 10, 2025 18.5 n/a (n/a)
Oct 17, 2025 19 n/a (n/a)
Oct 24, 2025 18 n/a (n/a)
Oct 31, 2025 18 n/a (n/a)
Nov 7, 2025 18 n/a (n/a)
Nov 14, 2025 5 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 19 n/a (n/a)
Dec 19, 2025 18 n/a (n/a)
Jan 16, 2026 17 n/a (n/a)
Mar 20, 2026 20 n/a (n/a)
Jun 18, 2026 17 n/a (n/a)
Sep 18, 2026 17 n/a (n/a)
Jan 15, 2027 17 n/a (n/a)
Jun 17, 2027 17 n/a (n/a)
Dec 17, 2027 17 n/a (n/a)
Jan 21, 2028 17 n/a (n/a)