Western Digital Corporation (WDC) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Western Digital Corporati...

NASDAQ: WDC · Real-Time Price · USD
131.31
0.05 (0.04%)
At close: Oct 03, 2025, 3:59 PM
131.60
0.22%
After-hours: Oct 03, 2025, 07:58 PM EDT

Western Digital Max Pain By Strike

WDC trades at $131.31, 6.8% above the near-term max pain of $123 expiring Oct 10, 2025 (5 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($65-$125), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 65 where 3 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Western Digital Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for WDC shows a downward trend from 125 to 65, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 63% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 131.31 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 65 (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 123 n/a (n/a)
Oct 17, 2025 100 n/a (n/a)
Oct 24, 2025 105 n/a (n/a)
Oct 31, 2025 115 n/a (n/a)
Nov 7, 2025 118 n/a (n/a)
Nov 14, 2025 125 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 95 n/a (n/a)
Dec 19, 2025 65 n/a (n/a)
Jan 16, 2026 80 n/a (n/a)
Mar 20, 2026 65 n/a (n/a)
Apr 17, 2026 100 n/a (n/a)
Jun 18, 2026 90 n/a (n/a)
Sep 18, 2026 85 n/a (n/a)
Dec 18, 2026 65 n/a (n/a)
Jan 15, 2027 90 n/a (n/a)
Jan 21, 2028 100 n/a (n/a)