Olympic Steel Inc. (ZEUS)
Olympic Steel Max Pain By Strike
ZEUS trades at $30.92, 3.1% above the near-term max pain of $30 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (19 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is rising across expirations ($17.5-$65), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 30 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Olympic Steel Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for ZEUS shows an upward trend from 17.5 to 65, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 142% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 30.92 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2025 | 30 | n/a (n/a) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 17.5 | n/a (n/a) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 65 | n/a (n/a) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 30 | n/a (n/a) |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 25 | n/a (n/a) |