Episode 150

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5th May 2025

150: SPX Forecast After 9-Day Rally | Iron Condor Strategy Adjustments

📈 First Video Podcast, SPX Forecast After 9-Day Rally, Iron Condor Adjustments & Market Forecasts

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/Pk22BcCBfn0

Welcome to episode 150 of the Stock Market Options Trading Podcast! 🎉

This week’s special episode marks our very first video podcast — now available on YouTube and your favorite audio platforms like Apple and Spotify. If you're watching on YouTube, don’t forget there are 149 audio-only episodes full of SPX options strategies, technical analysis, and educational content.

In this episode, Eric breaks down:

🔴 Why he’s wearing a red shirt (hint: SPX is red today)

📉 A recap of last week’s historic 9-day rally and what’s driving current volatility

🧠 A live walkthrough of his adjusted SPX Iron Condor trade and how he managed risk after the rally

🔍 Key SpotGamma levels for SPX (Call Wall, Put Wall, and Volume Triggers)

📊 A look at Alpha Crunching’s updated weekly SPX forecast and how traders can use it to anticipate market momentum

⚙️ How Triumph Rates and strategy filters guide potential trades like call debit spreads

🗓️ A quick rundown of this week’s economic events including the FOMC meeting and PMI data

📉 Why Eric is still trading small size below the 200-day moving average and how he’s combining mechanical trades with Iron Condors for income

Whether you’re trading SPX options full-time or just learning the ropes, this episode is packed with practical market context, chart visuals, and strategy adjustments to help navigate current conditions.

👇 Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode

Alpha Crunching Weekly Forecast Indicator:

https://www.tella.tv/video/weekly-forecast-heikin-ashi-for-profitable-trend-trades-cxun

https://www.alphacrunching.com (Use code SPX50 for 50% discount)

Alpha Crunching Call Debit Spread:

https://www.alphacrunching.com/blog/call-spread-option-strategy

SpotGamma.com for Call and Put Walls

Economic Calendar:

https://www.forexfactory.com/calendar

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