Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Western Alliance Bancorpo...

NYSE: WAL · Real-Time Price · USD
89.05
0.56 (0.63%)
At close: Sep 15, 2025, 2:19 PM

Western Alliance Bancorporation Max Pain By Strike

WAL trades at $89.05, 14.9% above the near-term max pain of $77.5 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (4 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is rising across expirations ($37.5-$410), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Western Alliance Bancorporation Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for WAL shows an upward trend from 37.5 to 410, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 340% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 89.05 may cap rallies. 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 77.5 -11.55 (-12.97%)
Oct 17, 2025 90 0.95 (1.07%)
Dec 19, 2025 82.5 -6.55 (-7.36%)
Jan 16, 2026 65 -24.05 (-27.01%)
Mar 20, 2026 87.5 -1.55 (-1.74%)
Jul 17, 2026 75 -14.05 (-15.78%)
Dec 18, 2026 410 320.95 (360.42%)
Jan 15, 2027 60 -29.05 (-32.62%)
Dec 17, 2027 37.5 -51.55 (-57.89%)