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7DTE Strategy For SPX Options

Learn how this simple 7DTE SPX put credit spread strategy combines Alpha Crunching's Weekly Triumph Rate (WTR) with trend confirmation to identify high-probability bullish trades. Backtested from 2023 through mid-2026, this mechanical strategy achieved an 80% win rate while requiring just a quick check near Monday's close each week.

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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.

SPX End-of-Day Put Debit Spread Strategy: Rules, Backtest, and Automation

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SPX End-of-Day Put Debit Spread Strategy: Rules, Backtest, and Automation

Jun 12, 2026

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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

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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

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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

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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