ARK Space Exploration & I... (ARKX)
ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF Max Pain By Strike
ARKX trades at $26.53, pinned near the near-term max pain of $27 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (23 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is falling across expirations ($8-$600), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for ARKX shows a downward trend from 600 to 8, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 498% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 26.53. 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 | 27 | 0.47 (1.77%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 30 | 3.47 (13.08%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 26 | -0.53 (-2.00%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 600 | 573.47 (2161.59%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 8 | -18.53 (-69.85%) |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 22 | -4.53 (-17.08%) |