(SQQQ)
Max Pain By Strike
SQQQ trades at $17.75, pinned near the near-term max pain of $17.5 expiring Aug 29, 2025 (4 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is rising across expirations ($16-$9600), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 17 where 5 expirations converge.
Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for SQQQ shows an upward trend from 16 to 9600, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 1174% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 17.75. Strong magnetic level at 17 (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 29, 2025 | 17.5 | -0.25 (-1.41%) |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 17 | -0.75 (-4.23%) |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 18 | 0.25 (1.41%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 18 | 0.25 (1.41%) |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 17 | -0.75 (-4.23%) |
| Oct 3, 2025 | 16 | -1.75 (-9.86%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 17 | -0.75 (-4.23%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 17 | -0.75 (-4.23%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 20 | 2.25 (12.68%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 17 | -0.75 (-4.23%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 25 | 7.25 (40.85%) |
| Dec 21, 2029 | 9600 | 9582.25 (53984.51%) |