Sasol Limited (SSL) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Sasol Limited

NYSE: SSL · Real-Time Price · USD
7.09
0.18 (2.60%)
At close: Sep 05, 2025, 3:59 PM
7.23
1.90%
Pre-market: Sep 08, 2025, 07:44 AM EDT

Sasol Max Pain By Strike

SSL trades at $7.09, 41.8% above the near-term max pain of $5 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (11 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($5-$95), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 5 where 4 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Sasol Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for SSL shows a downward trend from 95 to 5, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 257% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 7.09. Strong magnetic level at 5 (4 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 19, 2025 5 -2.09 (-29.53%)
Oct 17, 2025 5 -2.09 (-29.53%)
Dec 19, 2025 5 -2.09 (-29.53%)
Jan 16, 2026 95 87.91 (1238.97%)
Mar 20, 2026 5 -2.09 (-29.53%)
Jun 18, 2026 95 87.91 (1238.97%)