Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Lithium Americas Corp.

NYSE: LAC · Real-Time Price · USD
9.04
2.18 (31.78%)
At close: Oct 03, 2025, 3:59 PM
9.03
-0.11%
After-hours: Oct 03, 2025, 07:59 PM EDT

Lithium Americas Max Pain By Strike

LAC trades at $9.04, 64.4% above the near-term max pain of $5.5 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (11 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is rising across expirations ($3-$5.5), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 4 where 3 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Lithium Americas Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for LAC shows an upward trend from 3 to 5.5, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 63% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 9.04 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 4 (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
Oct 17, 2025 5.5 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 4.5 n/a (n/a)
Jan 16, 2026 4 n/a (n/a)
Feb 20, 2026 4 n/a (n/a)
May 15, 2026 4 n/a (n/a)
Jan 15, 2027 3 n/a (n/a)
Jan 21, 2028 3 n/a (n/a)