First Busey Corporation (BUSE)
First Busey Max Pain By Strike
BUSE trades at $23.26, 7.0% below the near-term max pain of $25 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (31 days). Look for upward drift as max pain acts as a magnet pulling price higher. Max pain is falling across expirations ($7.5-$50), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 13 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
First Busey Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for BUSE shows a downward trend from 50 to 7.5, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 198% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 23.26. 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 | 25 | 1.74 (7.48%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 12.5 | -10.76 (-46.26%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 7.5 | -15.76 (-67.76%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 50 | 26.74 (114.96%) |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 12.5 | -10.76 (-46.26%) |