I'm not a serious option trader but, I think what ZeroHedge is saying is that there are a few major players, or maybe only RBS with an open position of calls at the strike price SPX 1150.  Their call position is most of the 65k of open interest"  these players do not care about max pain which is a subject of concern for the market makers (broker/dealers).  Only their own self interest.........................

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