NextCure Inc. (NXTC)

NXTC trades at $5.1, 104.0% above the near-term max pain of $2.5 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (28 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($2.5-$97.5), 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 NXTC shows a downward trend from 97.5 to 2.5, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 278% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 5.1. Weekly expirations influence price 2-3 days before expiry; monthlies throughout their final week.