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
5
min
SPX 1DTE Bias Explained: Using Market Regimes to Estimate Next-Day Odds
A daily 3:45pm ET probability snapshot showing how SPX has historically behaved the next trading day under similar market regimes. Built to add context — not signals — for options traders.
Feb 26, 2026
3
min
SPX 0DTE Trend Spread Engine: Real-Time Alerts With Built-In Performance Tracking
Learn how the SPX 0DTE Trend Spread Engine works. The TSE is both a real-time alert system and a built-in performance tracker that records and ranks every 15-minute trend-based credit spread alert. Updated weekly, the report shows which time-of-day windows have been statistically strongest for SPX 0DTE trades.
Mar 19, 2026
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Fine-Tuning Your SPX 0DTE Credit Spread Entries Using Data and Patience
In this article, we explore how fine-tuning your SPX 0DTE credit spread entries — instead of entering immediately — can improve strike selection, credit received, and overall trade structure. By combining the data-driven probabilities of the Alpha Crunching Trend Spread Engine with patience during volatile market conditions, traders can enhance an already high-probability framework and execute with greater consistency.
Feb 17, 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.
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.
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.
3
min
SPX 0DTE Trend Spread Engine: Real-Time Alerts With Built-In Performance Tracking
Learn how the SPX 0DTE Trend Spread Engine works. The TSE is both a real-time alert system and a built-in performance tracker that records and ranks every 15-minute trend-based credit spread alert. Updated weekly, the report shows which time-of-day windows have been statistically strongest for SPX 0DTE trades.
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.
