Century Aluminum (CENX)
Century Aluminum Max Pain By Strike
CENX trades at $21.93, 4.4% above the near-term max pain of $21 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (30 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is rising across expirations ($12-$22), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 20 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Century Aluminum Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for CENX shows an upward trend from 12 to 22, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 54% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 21.93 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 | 21 | -0.93 (-4.22%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 22 | 0.07 (0.34%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 20 | -1.93 (-8.78%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 17 | -4.93 (-22.46%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 20 | -1.93 (-8.78%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 12 | -9.93 (-45.27%) |