Match Group Inc. (MTCH)
Match Max Pain By Strike
MTCH trades at $34.32, 3.3% below the near-term max pain of $35.5 expiring Oct 10, 2025 (5 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is rising across expirations ($20-$37.5), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 35 where 3 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Match Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for MTCH shows an upward trend from 20 to 37.5, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 53% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 34.32. Strong magnetic level at 35 (3 expirations). 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 |
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Oct 10, 2025 | 35.5 | n/a (n/a) |
Oct 17, 2025 | 35 | n/a (n/a) |
Oct 24, 2025 | 34 | n/a (n/a) |
Oct 31, 2025 | 37 | n/a (n/a) |
Nov 7, 2025 | 35 | n/a (n/a) |
Nov 14, 2025 | 20 | n/a (n/a) |
Nov 21, 2025 | 37.5 | n/a (n/a) |
Dec 19, 2025 | 35 | n/a (n/a) |
Jan 16, 2026 | 32.5 | n/a (n/a) |
Mar 20, 2026 | 37.5 | n/a (n/a) |
Jan 15, 2027 | 30 | n/a (n/a) |
Jan 21, 2028 | 27.5 | n/a (n/a) |