ProShares - UltraPro Shor... (SQQQ)
ProShares - UltraPro Short QQQ Max Pain By Strike
SQQQ trades at $18.59, 9.4% above the near-term max pain of $17 expiring Aug 22, 2025 (0 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is stable across expirations ($17-$9600), indicating stable market expectations. Key magnetic zone at 17 where 8 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
ProShares - UltraPro Short QQQ Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for SQQQ shows stable levels around 816.67, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 1173% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 18.59 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 17 (8 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 22, 2025 | 17 | -1.59 (-8.55%) |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 17 | -1.59 (-8.55%) |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 17 | -1.59 (-8.55%) |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 17 | -1.59 (-8.55%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 18 | -0.59 (-3.17%) |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 17 | -1.59 (-8.55%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 17 | -1.59 (-8.55%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 17 | -1.59 (-8.55%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 20 | 1.41 (7.58%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 17 | -1.59 (-8.55%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 26 | 7.41 (39.86%) |
| Dec 21, 2029 | 9600 | 9581.41 (51540.67%) |