QuantumScape Corporation (QS) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

QuantumScape Corporation

NYSE: QS · Real-Time Price · USD
15.93
1.63 (11.40%)
At close: Oct 03, 2025, 3:59 PM
16.23
1.92%
Pre-market: Oct 06, 2025, 07:31 AM EDT

QuantumScape Max Pain By Strike

QS trades at $15.93, 32.7% above the near-term max pain of $12 expiring Oct 10, 2025 (4 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($5-$14), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 10 where 3 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

QuantumScape Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for QS shows a downward trend from 14 to 5, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 92% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 15.93 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 10 (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
Oct 10, 2025 12 n/a (n/a)
Oct 17, 2025 11 n/a (n/a)
Oct 24, 2025 11 n/a (n/a)
Oct 31, 2025 10 n/a (n/a)
Nov 7, 2025 13 n/a (n/a)
Nov 14, 2025 14 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 9 n/a (n/a)
Dec 19, 2025 10 n/a (n/a)
Jan 16, 2026 5 n/a (n/a)
Feb 20, 2026 8 n/a (n/a)
May 15, 2026 9 n/a (n/a)
Jan 15, 2027 5 n/a (n/a)
Jan 21, 2028 10 n/a (n/a)