Vital Energy Inc. (VTLE)
Vital Energy Max Pain By Strike
VTLE trades at $15.32, 22.6% above the near-term max pain of $12.5 expiring Aug 15, 2025 (-1 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($2.5-$30), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 20 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Vital Energy Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for VTLE shows a downward trend from 30 to 2.5, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 180% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 15.32. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2025 | 12.5 | -2.82 (-18.41%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 15 | -0.32 (-2.09%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 17.5 | 2.18 (14.23%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 20 | 4.68 (30.55%) |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 2.5 | -12.82 (-83.68%) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | 30 | 14.68 (95.82%) |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 5 | -10.32 (-67.36%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 20 | 4.68 (30.55%) |