(SQQQ)
Max Pain By Strike
SQQQ trades at $17.29, pinned near the near-term max pain of $17 expiring Aug 22, 2025 (6 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is stable across expirations ($16-$9600), indicating stable market expectations. Key magnetic zone at 17 where 6 expirations converge.
Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for SQQQ shows stable levels around 816.63, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 1174% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 17.29. Strong magnetic level at 17 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2025 | 17 | -0.29 (-1.65%) |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 17 | -0.29 (-1.65%) |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 17 | -0.29 (-1.65%) |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 16.5 | -0.79 (-4.54%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 18 | 0.71 (4.14%) |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 17 | -0.29 (-1.65%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 17 | -0.29 (-1.65%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 16 | -1.29 (-7.43%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 20 | 2.71 (15.71%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 18 | 0.71 (4.14%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 26 | 8.71 (50.42%) |
| Dec 21, 2029 | 9600 | 9582.72 (55439.49%) |