Western Digital Corporati... (WDC)
Western Digital Max Pain By Strike
WDC trades at $75.22, 20.4% above the near-term max pain of $62.5 expiring Aug 15, 2025 (0 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is rising across expirations ($45-$75), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 55 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 an upward trend from 45 to 75, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 48% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 75.22 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 55 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2025 | 62.5 | -12.72 (-16.91%) |
| Aug 22, 2025 | 73 | -2.22 (-2.95%) |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 74 | -1.22 (-1.62%) |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 74 | -1.22 (-1.62%) |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 75 | -0.22 (-0.29%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 50 | -25.22 (-33.53%) |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 75 | -0.22 (-0.29%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 62.5 | -12.72 (-16.91%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 62.5 | -12.72 (-16.91%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 55 | -20.22 (-26.88%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 60 | -15.22 (-20.23%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 57.5 | -17.72 (-23.56%) |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 55 | -20.22 (-26.88%) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 52.5 | -22.72 (-30.20%) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 65 | -10.22 (-13.59%) |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 55 | -20.22 (-26.88%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 45 | -30.22 (-40.18%) |