(CATH) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

NASDAQ: CATH · Real-Time Price · USD
77.97
-0.47 (-0.59%)
At close: Sep 02, 2025, 3:59 PM
78.40
0.55%
After-hours: Sep 02, 2025, 05:26 PM EDT

Max Pain By Strike

CATH trades at $77.97, 36.8% above the near-term max pain of $57 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (17 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($57-$95), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for CATH shows a downward trend from 95 to 57, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 53% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 77.97 may cap rallies. 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 57 -20.97 (-26.89%)
Oct 17, 2025 74 -3.97 (-5.09%)
Dec 19, 2025 59 -18.97 (-24.33%)
Jan 16, 2026 95 17.03 (21.84%)
Mar 20, 2026 73 -4.97 (-6.37%)