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CRUDEOILM

Crude Oil Mini
9015 +209.00 (2.37%)
L: 8535 H: 9086
Max Pain
13 Mar 2026 09:55 PM IST
Live
Max-Pain
8,650
DFC
7D Avg
Reliability
14D Avg
Reliability
21D Avg
Reliability
Max Pain for CRUDEOILM is 8650


Strike  2350  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  962,464,550,000. Combined total value = 962,464,550,000

Strike  2400  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  952,225,500,000. Combined total value = 952,225,500,000

Strike  2450  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  942,062,800,000. Combined total value = 942,062,800,000

Strike  2500  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  931,935,800,000. Combined total value = 931,935,800,000

Strike  2550  has a total call value of 100,000  versus a total put value of  921,843,500,000. Combined total value = 921,843,600,000

Strike  2600  has a total call value of 200,000  versus a total put value of  911,751,200,000. Combined total value = 911,751,400,000

Strike  2650  has a total call value of 300,000  versus a total put value of  901,658,900,000. Combined total value = 901,659,200,000

Strike  2700  has a total call value of 400,000  versus a total put value of  891,566,600,000. Combined total value = 891,567,000,000

Strike  2750  has a total call value of 500,000  versus a total put value of  881,474,300,000. Combined total value = 881,474,800,000

Strike  2800  has a total call value of 600,000  versus a total put value of  871,382,000,000. Combined total value = 871,382,600,000

Strike  2850  has a total call value of 700,000  versus a total put value of  861,289,700,000. Combined total value = 861,290,400,000

Strike  2900  has a total call value of 800,000  versus a total put value of  851,197,400,000. Combined total value = 851,198,200,000

Strike  2950  has a total call value of 900,000  versus a total put value of  841,105,100,000. Combined total value = 841,106,000,000

Strike  3000  has a total call value of 1,000,000  versus a total put value of  831,012,800,000. Combined total value = 831,013,800,000

Strike  3050  has a total call value of 1,100,000  versus a total put value of  820,920,500,000. Combined total value = 820,921,600,000

Strike  3100  has a total call value of 1,200,000  versus a total put value of  810,828,200,000. Combined total value = 810,829,400,000

Strike  3150  has a total call value of 1,300,000  versus a total put value of  800,735,900,000. Combined total value = 800,737,200,000

Strike  3200  has a total call value of 1,400,000  versus a total put value of  790,643,600,000. Combined total value = 790,645,000,000

Strike  3250  has a total call value of 1,500,000  versus a total put value of  780,551,300,000. Combined total value = 780,552,800,000

Strike  3300  has a total call value of 1,600,000  versus a total put value of  770,459,000,000. Combined total value = 770,460,600,000

Strike  3350  has a total call value of 1,700,000  versus a total put value of  760,366,700,000. Combined total value = 760,368,400,000

Strike  3400  has a total call value of 1,800,000  versus a total put value of  750,274,400,000. Combined total value = 750,276,200,000

Strike  3450  has a total call value of 1,900,000  versus a total put value of  740,182,100,000. Combined total value = 740,184,000,000

Strike  3500  has a total call value of 2,000,000  versus a total put value of  730,089,800,000. Combined total value = 730,091,800,000

Strike  3550  has a total call value of 2,100,000  versus a total put value of  719,997,500,000. Combined total value = 719,999,600,000

Strike  3600  has a total call value of 2,200,000  versus a total put value of  709,905,200,000. Combined total value = 709,907,400,000

Strike  3650  has a total call value of 2,300,000  versus a total put value of  699,812,900,000. Combined total value = 699,815,200,000

Strike  3700  has a total call value of 2,400,000  versus a total put value of  689,720,600,000. Combined total value = 689,723,000,000

Strike  3750  has a total call value of 2,500,000  versus a total put value of  679,636,900,000. Combined total value = 679,639,400,000

Strike  3800  has a total call value of 2,600,000  versus a total put value of  669,553,200,000. Combined total value = 669,555,800,000

Strike  3850  has a total call value of 2,700,000  versus a total put value of  659,469,500,000. Combined total value = 659,472,200,000

Strike  3900  has a total call value of 2,800,000  versus a total put value of  649,449,250,000. Combined total value = 649,452,050,000

Strike  3950  has a total call value of 2,900,000  versus a total put value of  639,458,550,000. Combined total value = 639,461,450,000

Strike  4000  has a total call value of 3,000,000  versus a total put value of  629,509,200,000. Combined total value = 629,512,200,000

Strike  4050  has a total call value of 3,100,000  versus a total put value of  619,693,350,000. Combined total value = 619,696,450,000

Strike  4100  has a total call value of 3,200,000  versus a total put value of  609,877,500,000. Combined total value = 609,880,700,000

Strike  4150  has a total call value of 3,300,000  versus a total put value of  600,084,250,000. Combined total value = 600,087,550,000

Strike  4200  has a total call value of 3,400,000  versus a total put value of  590,291,000,000. Combined total value = 590,294,400,000

Strike  4250  has a total call value of 3,500,000  versus a total put value of  580,504,000,000. Combined total value = 580,507,500,000

Strike  4300  has a total call value of 3,600,000  versus a total put value of  570,728,950,000. Combined total value = 570,732,550,000

Strike  4350  has a total call value of 3,700,000  versus a total put value of  560,958,300,000. Combined total value = 560,962,000,000

Strike  4400  has a total call value of 3,800,000  versus a total put value of  551,187,650,000. Combined total value = 551,191,450,000

Strike  4450  has a total call value of 3,900,000  versus a total put value of  541,417,000,000. Combined total value = 541,420,900,000

Strike  4500  has a total call value of 4,000,000  versus a total put value of  531,646,350,000. Combined total value = 531,650,350,000

Strike  4550  has a total call value of 4,100,000  versus a total put value of  521,901,300,000. Combined total value = 521,905,400,000

Strike  4600  has a total call value of 4,200,000  versus a total put value of  512,156,250,000. Combined total value = 512,160,450,000

Strike  4650  has a total call value of 4,300,000  versus a total put value of  502,411,200,000. Combined total value = 502,415,500,000

Strike  4700  has a total call value of 4,400,000  versus a total put value of  492,666,150,000. Combined total value = 492,670,550,000

Strike  4750  has a total call value of 4,500,000  versus a total put value of  482,921,100,000. Combined total value = 482,925,600,000

Strike  4800  has a total call value of 4,600,000  versus a total put value of  473,183,750,000. Combined total value = 473,188,350,000

Strike  4850  has a total call value of 4,700,000  versus a total put value of  463,539,600,000. Combined total value = 463,544,300,000

Strike  4900  has a total call value of 4,800,000  versus a total put value of  453,895,450,000. Combined total value = 453,900,250,000

Strike  4950  has a total call value of 4,900,000  versus a total put value of  444,279,700,000. Combined total value = 444,284,600,000

Strike  5000  has a total call value of 5,000,000  versus a total put value of  434,663,950,000. Combined total value = 434,668,950,000

Strike  5050  has a total call value of 5,100,000  versus a total put value of  425,504,200,000. Combined total value = 425,509,300,000

Strike  5100  has a total call value of 5,200,000  versus a total put value of  416,344,450,000. Combined total value = 416,349,650,000

Strike  5150  has a total call value of 5,300,000  versus a total put value of  407,383,300,000. Combined total value = 407,388,600,000

Strike  5200  has a total call value of 5,400,000  versus a total put value of  398,422,150,000. Combined total value = 398,427,550,000

Strike  5250  has a total call value of 5,500,000  versus a total put value of  389,522,300,000. Combined total value = 389,527,800,000

Strike  5300  has a total call value of 5,600,000  versus a total put value of  380,633,650,000. Combined total value = 380,639,250,000

Strike  5350  has a total call value of 5,700,000  versus a total put value of  371,833,100,000. Combined total value = 371,838,800,000

Strike  5400  has a total call value of 5,800,000  versus a total put value of  363,037,650,000. Combined total value = 363,043,450,000

Strike  5450  has a total call value of 9,100,000  versus a total put value of  354,280,800,000. Combined total value = 354,289,900,000

Strike  5500  has a total call value of 12,400,000  versus a total put value of  345,529,150,000. Combined total value = 345,541,550,000

Strike  5550  has a total call value of 15,700,000  versus a total put value of  337,088,100,000. Combined total value = 337,103,800,000

Strike  5600  has a total call value of 19,000,000  versus a total put value of  328,673,550,000. Combined total value = 328,692,550,000

Strike  5650  has a total call value of 29,550,000  versus a total put value of  320,364,550,000. Combined total value = 320,394,100,000

Strike  5700  has a total call value of 40,100,000  versus a total put value of  312,071,250,000. Combined total value = 312,111,350,000

Strike  5750  has a total call value of 67,700,000  versus a total put value of  303,914,000,000. Combined total value = 303,981,700,000

Strike  5800  has a total call value of 100,350,000  versus a total put value of  295,791,900,000. Combined total value = 295,892,250,000

Strike  5850  has a total call value of 144,650,000  versus a total put value of  287,785,600,000. Combined total value = 287,930,250,000

Strike  5900  has a total call value of 193,050,000  versus a total put value of  279,805,450,000. Combined total value = 279,998,500,000

Strike  5950  has a total call value of 256,000,000  versus a total put value of  271,877,300,000. Combined total value = 272,133,300,000

Strike  6000  has a total call value of 318,950,000  versus a total put value of  263,978,200,000. Combined total value = 264,297,150,000

Strike  6050  has a total call value of 473,950,000  versus a total put value of  256,443,250,000. Combined total value = 256,917,200,000

Strike  6100  has a total call value of 653,550,000  versus a total put value of  248,955,700,000. Combined total value = 249,609,250,000

Strike  6150  has a total call value of 886,600,000  versus a total put value of  241,534,250,000. Combined total value = 242,420,850,000

Strike  6200  has a total call value of 1,141,400,000  versus a total put value of  234,132,500,000. Combined total value = 235,273,900,000

Strike  6250  has a total call value of 1,427,250,000  versus a total put value of  226,783,950,000. Combined total value = 228,211,200,000

Strike  6300  has a total call value of 1,719,000,000  versus a total put value of  219,452,500,000. Combined total value = 221,171,500,000

Strike  6350  has a total call value of 2,018,200,000  versus a total put value of  212,163,400,000. Combined total value = 214,181,600,000

Strike  6400  has a total call value of 2,317,400,000  versus a total put value of  204,887,100,000. Combined total value = 207,204,500,000

Strike  6450  has a total call value of 2,633,500,000  versus a total put value of  197,698,600,000. Combined total value = 200,332,100,000

Strike  6500  has a total call value of 2,965,950,000  versus a total put value of  190,526,200,000. Combined total value = 193,492,150,000

Strike  6550  has a total call value of 3,339,100,000  versus a total put value of  183,687,850,000. Combined total value = 187,026,950,000

Strike  6600  has a total call value of 3,712,250,000  versus a total put value of  176,908,600,000. Combined total value = 180,620,850,000

Strike  6650  has a total call value of 4,139,400,000  versus a total put value of  170,200,600,000. Combined total value = 174,340,000,000

Strike  6700  has a total call value of 4,578,550,000  versus a total put value of  163,525,250,000. Combined total value = 168,103,800,000

Strike  6750  has a total call value of 5,038,700,000  versus a total put value of  156,901,850,000. Combined total value = 161,940,550,000

Strike  6800  has a total call value of 5,503,900,000  versus a total put value of  150,302,250,000. Combined total value = 155,806,150,000

Strike  6850  has a total call value of 5,987,350,000  versus a total put value of  143,806,400,000. Combined total value = 149,793,750,000

Strike  6900  has a total call value of 6,478,550,000  versus a total put value of  137,347,900,000. Combined total value = 143,826,450,000

Strike  6950  has a total call value of 6,995,400,000  versus a total put value of  130,990,900,000. Combined total value = 137,986,300,000

Strike  7000  has a total call value of 7,518,250,000  versus a total put value of  124,730,800,000. Combined total value = 132,249,050,000

Strike  7050  has a total call value of 8,078,950,000  versus a total put value of  119,820,400,000. Combined total value = 127,899,350,000

Strike  7100  has a total call value of 8,656,000,000  versus a total put value of  114,945,950,000. Combined total value = 123,601,950,000

Strike  7150  has a total call value of 9,257,000,000  versus a total put value of  110,171,900,000. Combined total value = 119,428,900,000

Strike  7200  has a total call value of 9,871,750,000  versus a total put value of  105,442,750,000. Combined total value = 115,314,500,000

Strike  7250  has a total call value of 10,525,350,000  versus a total put value of  100,811,350,000. Combined total value = 111,336,700,000

Strike  7300  has a total call value of 11,196,900,000  versus a total put value of  96,210,950,000. Combined total value = 107,407,850,000

Strike  7350  has a total call value of 11,955,100,000  versus a total put value of  91,680,750,000. Combined total value = 103,635,850,000

Strike  7400  has a total call value of 12,726,000,000  versus a total put value of  87,224,050,000. Combined total value = 99,950,050,000

Strike  7450  has a total call value of 13,515,800,000  versus a total put value of  82,836,650,000. Combined total value = 96,352,450,000

Strike  7500  has a total call value of 14,325,000,000  versus a total put value of  78,472,550,000. Combined total value = 92,797,550,000

Strike  7550  has a total call value of 15,164,050,000  versus a total put value of  74,462,450,000. Combined total value = 89,626,500,000

Strike  7600  has a total call value of 16,008,500,000  versus a total put value of  70,528,650,000. Combined total value = 86,537,150,000

Strike  7650  has a total call value of 16,863,350,000  versus a total put value of  66,666,300,000. Combined total value = 83,529,650,000

Strike  7700  has a total call value of 17,726,700,000  versus a total put value of  62,861,100,000. Combined total value = 80,587,800,000

Strike  7750  has a total call value of 18,618,900,000  versus a total put value of  59,176,300,000. Combined total value = 77,795,200,000

Strike  7800  has a total call value of 19,536,050,000  versus a total put value of  55,517,550,000. Combined total value = 75,053,600,000

Strike  7850  has a total call value of 20,475,600,000  versus a total put value of  51,959,200,000. Combined total value = 72,434,800,000

Strike  7900  has a total call value of 21,435,450,000  versus a total put value of  48,435,350,000. Combined total value = 69,870,800,000

Strike  7950  has a total call value of 22,410,000,000  versus a total put value of  45,008,350,000. Combined total value = 67,418,350,000

Strike  8000  has a total call value of 23,397,950,000  versus a total put value of  41,628,250,000. Combined total value = 65,026,200,000

Strike  8050  has a total call value of 24,517,350,000  versus a total put value of  38,820,650,000. Combined total value = 63,338,000,000

Strike  8100  has a total call value of 25,649,100,000  versus a total put value of  36,047,050,000. Combined total value = 61,696,150,000

Strike  8150  has a total call value of 26,840,700,000  versus a total put value of  33,346,300,000. Combined total value = 60,187,000,000

Strike  8200  has a total call value of 28,043,950,000  versus a total put value of  30,674,400,000. Combined total value = 58,718,350,000

Strike  8250  has a total call value of 29,280,300,000  versus a total put value of  28,094,400,000. Combined total value = 57,374,700,000

Strike  8300  has a total call value of 30,526,500,000  versus a total put value of  25,538,150,000. Combined total value = 56,064,650,000

Strike  8350  has a total call value of 31,838,400,000  versus a total put value of  23,056,550,000. Combined total value = 54,894,950,000

Strike  8400  has a total call value of 33,170,250,000  versus a total put value of  20,621,500,000. Combined total value = 53,791,750,000

Strike  8450  has a total call value of 34,570,200,000  versus a total put value of  18,274,650,000. Combined total value = 52,844,850,000

Strike  8500  has a total call value of 35,988,000,000  versus a total put value of  15,965,750,000. Combined total value = 51,953,750,000

Strike  8550  has a total call value of 37,642,700,000  versus a total put value of  13,928,800,000. Combined total value = 51,571,500,000

Strike  8600  has a total call value of 39,319,100,000  versus a total put value of  11,946,000,000. Combined total value = 51,265,100,000

Strike  8650  has a total call value of 41,095,350,000  versus a total put value of  10,136,700,000. Combined total value = 51,232,050,000

Strike  8700  has a total call value of 42,945,700,000  versus a total put value of  8,462,250,000. Combined total value = 51,407,950,000

Strike  8750  has a total call value of 45,024,950,000  versus a total put value of  7,033,450,000. Combined total value = 52,058,400,000

Strike  8800  has a total call value of 47,238,750,000  versus a total put value of  5,723,700,000. Combined total value = 52,962,450,000

Strike  8850  has a total call value of 49,780,800,000  versus a total put value of  4,613,500,000. Combined total value = 54,394,300,000

Strike  8900  has a total call value of 52,600,750,000  versus a total put value of  3,693,900,000. Combined total value = 56,294,650,000

Strike  8950  has a total call value of 55,827,150,000  versus a total put value of  3,045,950,000. Combined total value = 58,873,100,000

Strike  9000  has a total call value of 59,302,650,000  versus a total put value of  2,499,700,000. Combined total value = 61,802,350,000

Strike  9050  has a total call value of 63,885,800,000  versus a total put value of  2,185,600,000. Combined total value = 66,071,400,000

Strike  9100  has a total call value of 68,590,300,000  versus a total put value of  1,912,100,000. Combined total value = 70,502,400,000

Strike  9150  has a total call value of 73,452,750,000  versus a total put value of  1,667,300,000. Combined total value = 75,120,050,000

Strike  9200  has a total call value of 78,367,000,000  versus a total put value of  1,427,500,000. Combined total value = 79,794,500,000

Strike  9250  has a total call value of 83,463,800,000  versus a total put value of  1,250,550,000. Combined total value = 84,714,350,000

Strike  9300  has a total call value of 88,596,450,000  versus a total put value of  1,074,550,000. Combined total value = 89,671,000,000

Strike  9350  has a total call value of 93,831,650,000  versus a total put value of  916,500,000. Combined total value = 94,748,150,000

Strike  9400  has a total call value of 99,108,650,000  versus a total put value of  758,450,000. Combined total value = 99,867,100,000

Strike  9450  has a total call value of 104,493,800,000  versus a total put value of  625,750,000. Combined total value = 105,119,550,000

Strike  9500  has a total call value of 109,913,650,000  versus a total put value of  494,250,000. Combined total value = 110,407,900,000

Strike  9550  has a total call value of 115,909,950,000  versus a total put value of  430,750,000. Combined total value = 116,340,700,000

Strike  9600  has a total call value of 121,964,600,000  versus a total put value of  367,250,000. Combined total value = 122,331,850,000

Strike  9650  has a total call value of 128,092,650,000  versus a total put value of  314,200,000. Combined total value = 128,406,850,000

Strike  9700  has a total call value of 134,262,550,000  versus a total put value of  261,150,000. Combined total value = 134,523,700,000

Strike  9750  has a total call value of 140,529,350,000  versus a total put value of  211,350,000. Combined total value = 140,740,700,000

Strike  9800  has a total call value of 146,835,050,000  versus a total put value of  161,550,000. Combined total value = 146,996,600,000

Strike  9850  has a total call value of 153,237,150,000  versus a total put value of  120,700,000. Combined total value = 153,357,850,000

Strike  9900  has a total call value of 159,665,200,000  versus a total put value of  79,850,000. Combined total value = 159,745,050,000

Strike  9950  has a total call value of 166,156,500,000  versus a total put value of  43,600,000. Combined total value = 166,200,100,000

Strike  10000  has a total call value of 172,682,050,000  versus a total put value of  7,450,000. Combined total value = 172,689,500,000

Strike  10050  has a total call value of 180,257,150,000  versus a total put value of  6,150,000. Combined total value = 180,263,300,000

Strike  10100  has a total call value of 187,866,100,000  versus a total put value of  4,900,000. Combined total value = 187,871,000,000

Strike  10150  has a total call value of 195,520,400,000  versus a total put value of  3,650,000. Combined total value = 195,524,050,000

Strike  10200  has a total call value of 203,198,100,000  versus a total put value of  2,400,000. Combined total value = 203,200,500,000

Strike  10250  has a total call value of 210,913,950,000  versus a total put value of  2,250,000. Combined total value = 210,916,200,000

Strike  10300  has a total call value of 218,644,000,000  versus a total put value of  2,100,000. Combined total value = 218,646,100,000

Strike  10350  has a total call value of 226,416,900,000  versus a total put value of  1,950,000. Combined total value = 226,418,850,000

Strike  10400  has a total call value of 234,208,500,000  versus a total put value of  1,800,000. Combined total value = 234,210,300,000

Strike  10450  has a total call value of 242,094,200,000  versus a total put value of  1,650,000. Combined total value = 242,095,850,000

Strike  10500  has a total call value of 249,995,600,000  versus a total put value of  1,500,000. Combined total value = 249,997,100,000

Strike  10550  has a total call value of 258,193,600,000  versus a total put value of  1,350,000. Combined total value = 258,194,950,000

Strike  10600  has a total call value of 266,391,600,000  versus a total put value of  1,200,000. Combined total value = 266,392,800,000

Strike  10650  has a total call value of 274,634,600,000  versus a total put value of  1,050,000. Combined total value = 274,635,650,000

Strike  10700  has a total call value of 282,887,450,000  versus a total put value of  900,000. Combined total value = 282,888,350,000

Strike  10750  has a total call value of 291,191,050,000  versus a total put value of  750,000. Combined total value = 291,191,800,000

Strike  10800  has a total call value of 299,494,650,000  versus a total put value of  600,000. Combined total value = 299,495,250,000

Strike  10850  has a total call value of 307,829,050,000  versus a total put value of  450,000. Combined total value = 307,829,500,000

Strike  10900  has a total call value of 316,163,450,000  versus a total put value of  300,000. Combined total value = 316,163,750,000

Strike  10950  has a total call value of 324,530,400,000  versus a total put value of  150,000. Combined total value = 324,530,550,000

Strike  11000  has a total call value of 332,897,400,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 332,897,400,000

Strike  11050  has a total call value of 341,581,300,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 341,581,300,000

Strike  11100  has a total call value of 350,281,900,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 350,281,900,000

Strike  11150  has a total call value of 359,030,400,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 359,030,400,000

Strike  11200  has a total call value of 367,779,100,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 367,779,100,000

Strike  11250  has a total call value of 376,527,800,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 376,527,800,000

Strike  11300  has a total call value of 385,276,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 385,276,500,000

Strike  11350  has a total call value of 394,025,200,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 394,025,200,000

Strike  11400  has a total call value of 402,773,900,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 402,773,900,000

Strike  11450  has a total call value of 411,522,600,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 411,522,600,000

Strike  11500  has a total call value of 420,271,300,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 420,271,300,000

Strike  11550  has a total call value of 429,127,450,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 429,127,450,000

Strike  11600  has a total call value of 437,983,650,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 437,983,650,000

Strike  11650  has a total call value of 446,839,900,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 446,839,900,000

Strike  11700  has a total call value of 455,696,150,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 455,696,150,000

Strike  11750  has a total call value of 464,552,400,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 464,552,400,000

Strike  11800  has a total call value of 473,410,900,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 473,410,900,000

Strike  11850  has a total call value of 482,269,400,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 482,269,400,000

Strike  11900  has a total call value of 491,127,900,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 491,127,900,000

Strike  11950  has a total call value of 499,986,400,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 499,986,400,000

Strike  12000  has a total call value of 508,844,900,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 508,844,900,000

Strike  12050  has a total call value of 518,205,950,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 518,205,950,000

Strike  12100  has a total call value of 527,567,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 527,567,000,000

Strike  12150  has a total call value of 537,130,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 537,130,500,000

Strike  12200  has a total call value of 546,694,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 546,694,000,000

Strike  12250  has a total call value of 556,257,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 556,257,500,000

Strike  12300  has a total call value of 565,821,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 565,821,000,000

Strike  12350  has a total call value of 575,384,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 575,384,500,000

Strike  12400  has a total call value of 584,948,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 584,948,000,000

Strike  12450  has a total call value of 594,511,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 594,511,500,000

Strike  12500  has a total call value of 604,075,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 604,075,000,000

Max-Pain Table for Commodity
LTP > Max Pain Bearish
LTP < Max Pain Bullish
Frequently Asked Questions

Max Pain, also known as the max pain price, is the strike price at which the maximum number of option contracts (both puts and calls) would expire worthless, causing the largest financial losses for option holders at expiration. This price point represents the level where option writers would experience the least payout obligation.

The max pain theory suggests that as expiration approaches, market makers and option writers may attempt to influence the stock price toward this level to minimize their payout obligations, making it a significant reference point for traders analyzing option expiration dynamics.

Max Pain is calculated by determining the total dollar value of in-the-money options at each strike price. Here's the step-by-step process:

  1. For each strike price: Calculate the difference between the current stock price and the strike price.
  2. Multiply by Open Interest: Multiply this difference by the open interest (number of contracts) at that strike for both call and put options.
  3. Sum the values: Add together the dollar value for put options and call options at each strike price.
  4. Repeat for all strikes: Perform this calculation for every available strike price in the option chain.
  5. Identify the maximum: The strike price with the highest combined dollar value is the Max Pain price.

This calculation helps identify the price level where option writers would face the maximum financial loss if the stock closes at that price on expiration day.

Traders can incorporate Max Pain analysis into their trading strategy in several ways:

  • Expiration Day Trading: As option expiration approaches, traders can use Max Pain as a potential support or resistance level, as market makers may attempt to push the price toward this level.
  • Option Selection: Understanding Max Pain helps traders choose strike prices that are less likely to be manipulated, potentially improving their option trade outcomes.
  • Risk Management: If a stock is trading far from Max Pain before expiration, traders can anticipate potential price movement toward this level and adjust their positions accordingly.
  • Market Sentiment Indicator: Comparing the current stock price to Max Pain can provide insights into market sentiment and potential price direction near expiration.
  • Hedging Strategy: Option writers can use Max Pain to identify strike prices where they might face the least payout risk, helping them structure more efficient hedging strategies.

Max Pain provides insights into potential stock price behavior, especially near option expiration:

  • Price Magnet Effect: If the stock price is significantly above or below Max Pain before expiration, there may be a tendency for the price to move toward Max Pain as expiration approaches, as option writers hedge their positions.
  • Support/Resistance Level: Max Pain can act as a psychological and technical support or resistance level, especially on expiration day, as it represents the price where maximum option value would be lost.
  • Volatility Indicator: A large gap between current price and Max Pain may indicate higher potential volatility or price movement as expiration nears.
  • Market Maker Activity: Significant open interest concentration around Max Pain suggests where market makers might have the most incentive to influence price movement through their hedging activities.

Note: Max Pain is a theoretical concept and should be used in conjunction with other technical and fundamental analysis tools, as it does not guarantee price movement.

Max Pain is a dynamic value that changes continuously based on several factors:

  • Open Interest Changes: As traders open and close option positions, the open interest at different strike prices changes, which directly affects the Max Pain calculation.
  • Stock Price Movement: As the underlying stock price moves, different strike prices become in-the-money or out-of-the-money, altering the dollar value calculations.
  • Time Decay: As expiration approaches, the time value of options decreases, but the intrinsic value calculations for Max Pain continue to evolve with price movements.
  • New Option Contracts: When new strike prices are added or when significant new positions are opened, Max Pain may shift to reflect the new distribution of open interest.

For accurate Max Pain analysis, traders should monitor it regularly, especially in the days leading up to expiration, as it can shift significantly as market conditions and option positions change.

Max Pain and Spot Price are two distinct concepts that serve different purposes in options trading:

  • Spot Price (Current Market Price): This is the current trading price of the underlying stock or index in the market. It represents the real-time value at which the asset can be bought or sold immediately.
  • Max Pain Price: This is a calculated theoretical price level based on option open interest data. It represents the strike price where option writers would face minimum payout obligations, not necessarily where the stock is currently trading.

The relationship between these two prices is crucial: when the spot price is far from Max Pain, traders may anticipate potential price movement toward Max Pain as expiration approaches. However, this is not guaranteed, and many other factors influence stock price movement.

No, Max Pain is not always accurate and should not be used as the sole indicator for predicting stock price movement. Here's why:

  • Market Forces: Strong fundamental news, earnings reports, or significant market events can override the Max Pain effect and drive prices in unexpected directions.
  • Institutional Activity: Large institutional trades, algorithmic trading, and other market participants may have different objectives than minimizing option payouts.
  • Limited Influence: While market makers may attempt to influence price toward Max Pain, their ability to do so is limited, especially in highly liquid stocks with strong directional momentum.
  • Multiple Expirations: Stocks often have options expiring on different dates (weekly, monthly), which means multiple Max Pain levels may exist simultaneously, reducing the predictive power of any single level.
  • Statistical Tool: Max Pain is best viewed as a statistical tool that provides context about option market dynamics rather than a guaranteed price target.

Traders should use Max Pain as one of many tools in their analysis, combining it with technical analysis, fundamental analysis, and market sentiment indicators for more comprehensive decision-making.

Max Pain becomes increasingly relevant as option expiration approaches:

  • Last Trading Week: Max Pain analysis is most useful during the final week before expiration, when option writers are actively hedging and the "pinning effect" (price movement toward Max Pain) is most likely to occur.
  • Expiration Day: On the day of expiration, Max Pain can serve as a key reference level, as market makers may attempt to keep the stock price near this level to minimize their payout obligations.
  • High Open Interest: Max Pain is more reliable when there is significant open interest concentrated around specific strike prices, as this indicates where option writers have the most exposure.
  • Low Volatility Periods: During periods of low market volatility, Max Pain may have a stronger influence, as there are fewer competing forces driving price movement.
  • Monthly Expirations: Monthly option expirations (typically the third Friday) often show stronger Max Pain effects compared to weekly expirations, due to higher open interest and more significant market maker involvement.

While Max Pain can be calculated at any time, its predictive value and practical application increase significantly as expiration approaches, making it particularly useful for short-term trading strategies focused on expiration week dynamics.