(VIXY)
Max Pain By Strike
VIXY trades at $37.99, 5.0% below the near-term max pain of $40 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (34 days). Look for upward drift as max pain acts as a magnet pulling price higher. Max pain is falling across expirations ($38-$60), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for VIXY shows a downward trend from 60 to 38, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 47% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels above 37.99 could support dips. 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 | 40 | 2.01 (5.28%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 38 | 0.01 (0.01%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 44 | 6.01 (15.80%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 45 | 7.01 (18.44%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 49 | 11.01 (28.96%) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 60 | 22.01 (57.92%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 53 | 15.01 (39.49%) |