Trading Insights Unveiled
7
min
SPX End-of-Day Put Debit Spread Strategy: Rules, Backtest, and Automation
Discover how the EOD PDS (End of Day Put Debit Spread) strategy uses 0DTE SPX options to capture late-day market volatility with a favorable 3:1 risk-reward profile. In this article, we'll cover the complete trade rules, 4-year backtest results, automation options, and how this strategy complements our TSE credit spread strategy by adding a different source of positive expectancy to your portfolio.
Jun 12, 2026
3
min
A Simple SPX 0DTE Credit Spread Strategy Using Time, Trend, and Strike Selection
Learn how this simple SPX 0DTE credit spread strategy uses time of day, trend, and strike selection to identify high-probability trades with minimal screen time. In this breakdown, we walk through the Trend Spread Engine framework, real-time alerts, strike selection near the expected move, and recent backtest performance results.
May 6, 2026
30
min
The SPX 0DTE Strategy That Solves “What Do I Trade Today?”
In this conversation, Alpha Crunching founder Eric O’Rourke sat down with Matt from Option Omega to break down the Trend Spread Engine and how it’s being used to test and refine SPX strategies in real time.
May 5, 2026
5
min
How to Trade SPX 0DTE Options Using Trend, Timing, and Credit Spreads
Trade SPX 0DTE options using a structured, data-driven approach designed to remove guesswork. The Trend Spread Engine (TSE) identifies the best times of day, aligns trades with intraday trend, and uses probability-based strike selection—helping you focus on high-probability credit spread setups backed by real performance data.
Apr 20, 2026
2
min
SPX 0DTE Credit Spread Strategy Using the Trend Spread Engine
Learn how the Trend Spread Engine (TSE) from Alpha Crunching combines trend analysis, time-of-day backtesting, and strike selection to identify high-probability levels for trading SPX 0DTE credit spreads. This update also introduces a new chart view in the alerts, showing the top performing short strikes and their 90-day win rates.
Mar 19, 2026
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1
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SPX Weekly Options Trading Research | 1DTE Bull Put Spread Strategy
This SPX weekly options trading research looks at selling 1DTE Put Credit Spreads on Wednesdays based on Alpha Crunching's TTR
4
min
Make $$$ Trading SPX Options from Day 1
Are you looking for a simple and time-efficient way to trade SPX options? This post outlines a beginner-friendly blueprint using Alpha Crunching’s TTR indicator to make confident trade decisions. With just a few minutes per week, you can implement this strategy and spend less time glued to your screen.
4
min
How to Trade SPX Options | TTR 1DTE Strategy
Looking for a data-driven way to trade SPX credit spreads without sitting at your screen all day, triggering pattern day trading (PDT) issues, or guessing which days are best?
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SPX Weekly Options Trading Research | 1DTE Put Credit Spread Strategy
This SPX weekly options trading research looks at selling 1DTE Put Credit Spreads on Mondays based on Alpha Crunching's TTR
