(USO)
Max Pain By Strike
USO trades at $73.33, pinned near the near-term max pain of $74 expiring Sep 12, 2025 (-1 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is stable across expirations ($71-$75), indicating stable market expectations. Key magnetic zone at 74 where 6 expirations converge.
Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for USO shows stable levels around 73.19, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 5% spread suggests strong consensus on fair value. Levels distributed around 73.33. Strong magnetic level at 74 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2025 | 74 | 0.67 (0.91%) |
| Sep 17, 2025 | 74 | 0.67 (0.91%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 75 | 1.67 (2.28%) |
| Sep 24, 2025 | 74 | 0.67 (0.91%) |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 73.5 | 0.17 (0.23%) |
| Oct 3, 2025 | 73.5 | 0.17 (0.23%) |
| Oct 10, 2025 | 74.5 | 1.17 (1.60%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 73 | -0.33 (-0.45%) |
| Oct 24, 2025 | 72 | -1.33 (-1.81%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 71 | -2.33 (-3.18%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 74 | 0.67 (0.91%) |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 72 | -1.33 (-1.81%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 71 | -2.33 (-3.18%) |