Nkarta Inc. (NKTX) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Nkarta Inc.

NASDAQ: NKTX · Real-Time Price · USD
2.13
-0.06 (-2.74%)
At close: Oct 03, 2025, 3:59 PM
2.15
0.94%
After-hours: Oct 03, 2025, 07:46 PM EDT

Nkarta Max Pain By Strike

NKTX trades at $2.13, 14.8% below the near-term max pain of $2.5 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-$2.5), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 2 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Nkarta Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for NKTX shows a downward trend from 2.5 to 2, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 22% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 2.13. 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
Oct 17, 2025 2.5 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 2 n/a (n/a)
Feb 20, 2026 2 n/a (n/a)
May 15, 2026 2.5 n/a (n/a)