Vericel Corporation (VCEL)

VCEL trades at $30.23, 13.6% below the near-term max pain of $35 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (18 days). Look for upward drift as max pain acts as a magnet pulling price higher. Max pain is falling across expirations ($17.5-$35), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 35 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Max pain for VCEL shows a downward trend from 35 to 17.5, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 60% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 30.23. Weekly expirations influence price 2-3 days before expiry; monthlies throughout their final week.