Western Digital Corporation (WDC) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Western Digital Corporati...

NASDAQ: WDC · Real-Time Price · USD
93.29
1.25 (1.36%)
At close: Sep 08, 2025, 3:59 PM
93.53
0.26%
After-hours: Sep 08, 2025, 07:58 PM EDT

Western Digital Max Pain By Strike

WDC trades at $93.29, 16.6% above the near-term max pain of $80 expiring Sep 12, 2025 (3 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($57.5-$90), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 58 where 3 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Western Digital Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for WDC shows a downward trend from 90 to 57.5, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 45% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 93.29 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 58 (3 expirations). 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 12, 2025 80 -13.29 (-14.25%)
Sep 19, 2025 60 -33.29 (-35.68%)
Sep 26, 2025 79 -14.29 (-15.32%)
Oct 3, 2025 84 -9.29 (-9.96%)
Oct 10, 2025 85 -8.29 (-8.89%)
Oct 17, 2025 70 -23.29 (-24.97%)
Oct 24, 2025 80 -13.29 (-14.25%)
Nov 21, 2025 70 -23.29 (-24.97%)
Dec 19, 2025 57.5 -35.79 (-38.36%)
Jan 16, 2026 70 -23.29 (-24.97%)
Mar 20, 2026 57.5 -35.79 (-38.36%)
Apr 17, 2026 82.5 -10.79 (-11.57%)
Jun 18, 2026 65 -28.29 (-30.32%)
Sep 18, 2026 72.5 -20.79 (-22.29%)
Dec 18, 2026 57.5 -35.79 (-38.36%)
Jan 15, 2027 90 -3.29 (-3.53%)