QuantumScape Corporation (QS)
QuantumScape Max Pain By Strike
QS trades at $8.04, 15.4% below the near-term max pain of $9.5 expiring Aug 22, 2025 (3 days). Look for upward drift as max pain acts as a magnet pulling price higher. Max pain is stable across expirations ($5-$9.5), indicating stable market expectations. Key magnetic zone at 9 where 5 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
QuantumScape Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for QS shows stable levels around 8.09, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 56% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 8.04. Strong magnetic level at 9 (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2025 | 9.5 | 1.46 (18.23%) |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 9.5 | 1.46 (18.23%) |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 8 | -0.04 (-0.44%) |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 9 | 0.96 (12.01%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 9 | 0.96 (12.01%) |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 9 | 0.96 (12.01%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 9 | 0.96 (12.01%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 9 | 0.96 (12.01%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 5 | -3.04 (-37.77%) |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 7 | -1.04 (-12.88%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 5 | -3.04 (-37.77%) |