Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. (VRCA) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Verrica Pharmaceuticals I...

NASDAQ: VRCA · Real-Time Price · USD
4.18
0.09 (2.20%)
At close: Sep 26, 2025, 3:59 PM
4.10
-1.91%
After-hours: Sep 26, 2025, 07:39 PM EDT

Verrica Pharmaceuticals Max Pain By Strike

VRCA trades at $4.18, 67.2% above the near-term max pain of $2.5 expiring Nov 21, 2025 (54 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($2.5-$95), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 3 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Verrica Pharmaceuticals Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for VRCA shows a downward trend from 95 to 2.5, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 278% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 4.18. 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
Nov 21, 2025 2.5 n/a (n/a)
Jan 16, 2026 95 n/a (n/a)
Feb 20, 2026 2.5 n/a (n/a)