Optica Rare Earths & Crit... (CRIT)
Optica Rare Earths & Critical Materials ETF Max Pain By Strike
CRIT trades at $16.08, 19.6% below the near-term max pain of $20 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (51 days). Look for upward drift as max pain acts as a magnet pulling price higher. Max pain is falling across expirations ($7.5-$70), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Optica Rare Earths & Critical Materials ETF Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for CRIT shows a downward trend from 70 to 7.5, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 192% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 16.08. 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 | 20 | 3.92 (24.40%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 70 | 53.92 (335.40%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 7.5 | -8.58 (-53.35%) |