Rocket Lab USA Inc. (RKLB)
Rocket Lab USA Max Pain By Strike
RKLB trades at $47.03, 5.7% above the near-term max pain of $44.5 expiring Sep 12, 2025 (2 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is stable across expirations ($10-$45), indicating stable market expectations. Key magnetic zone at 45 where 5 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Rocket Lab USA Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for RKLB shows stable levels around 34.63, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 101% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 47.03 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 45 (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2025 | 44.5 | -2.53 (-5.38%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 38 | -9.03 (-19.20%) |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 45 | -2.03 (-4.32%) |
| Oct 3, 2025 | 45 | -2.03 (-4.32%) |
| Oct 10, 2025 | 44 | -3.03 (-6.44%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 38 | -9.03 (-19.20%) |
| Oct 24, 2025 | 45 | -2.03 (-4.32%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 34 | -13.03 (-27.71%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 10 | -37.03 (-78.74%) |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 45 | -2.03 (-4.32%) |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 10 | -37.03 (-78.74%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 17 | -30.03 (-63.85%) |