(BTC)
Max Pain By Strike
BTC trades at $49.07, 4.4% above the near-term max pain of $47 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (24 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is rising across expirations ($30-$53), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for BTC shows an upward trend from 30 to 53, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 51% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 49.07. 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 | 47 | -2.07 (-4.22%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 51 | 1.93 (3.93%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 44 | -5.07 (-10.33%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 45 | -4.07 (-8.29%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 53 | 3.93 (8.01%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 30 | -19.07 (-38.86%) |