Ecovyst Inc. (ECVT)

ECVT trades at $8.62, 13.8% below the near-term max pain of $10 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (12 days). Look for upward drift as max pain acts as a magnet pulling price higher. Max pain is falling across expirations ($2.5-$80), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 3 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Max pain for ECVT shows a downward trend from 80 to 2.5, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 378% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 8.62. Weekly expirations influence price 2-3 days before expiry; monthlies throughout their final week.