Rocket Lab USA Inc. (RKLB) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Rocket Lab USA Inc.

NASDAQ: RKLB · Real-Time Price · USD
56.16
3.69 (7.03%)
At close: Oct 03, 2025, 3:59 PM
55.75
-0.73%
After-hours: Oct 03, 2025, 07:58 PM EDT

Rocket Lab USA Max Pain By Strike

RKLB trades at $56.16, 14.6% above the near-term max pain of $49 expiring Oct 10, 2025 (5 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($12-$49), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 12 where 2 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 a downward trend from 49 to 12, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 98% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 56.16 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
Oct 10, 2025 49 n/a (n/a)
Oct 17, 2025 42 n/a (n/a)
Oct 24, 2025 46 n/a (n/a)
Oct 31, 2025 48 n/a (n/a)
Nov 7, 2025 47 n/a (n/a)
Nov 14, 2025 49 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 48 n/a (n/a)
Dec 19, 2025 36 n/a (n/a)
Jan 16, 2026 12 n/a (n/a)
Apr 17, 2026 45 n/a (n/a)
Dec 18, 2026 12 n/a (n/a)
Jan 15, 2027 17 n/a (n/a)
Jan 21, 2028 40 n/a (n/a)