…Bots + Breakfast. Trade SPX at the Open with Me.

Why It Matters

The routine shows how tightly‑controlled bots and repeatable spread trades can produce reliable micro‑profits, offering a scalable model for traders seeking consistency amid volatile market spikes.

Key Takeaways

• Record S&P 500 high triggers multiple automated trading bots
• 15‑minute opening range bot captured profit within two minutes
• Flat‑flyer iron butterfly bot missed entry due to high credit threshold
• Manual 10:30 ET put credit spread hit 45‑cent target in ten minutes
• Consistent Monday‑Wednesday‑Friday spread strategy yields reliable quick profits

Summary

The video documents a May 11 trading session where the S&P 500 surged to a new all‑time high of 7,412, prompting the creator to run several pre‑programmed bots alongside his routine manual spreads. He walks through each bot’s performance: the 15‑minute opening‑range long‑call bot secured a small profit in two minutes, while the flat‑flyer iron‑butterfly bot failed to enter because its $9.65 credit floor was too restrictive for the day’s pricing. A 30‑minute opening‑range put‑credit spread was placed and later closed profitably, and a 60‑minute breakout bot waited for a higher‑high before considering a trade. In addition, his disciplined manual trade at 10:30 ET—a five‑wide put‑credit spread—hit a 45‑cent profit target within ten minutes, illustrating his “world’s easiest trades” routine. Key data points include two bot‑generated wins, one manual win, and a missed opportunity due to mis‑aligned credit requirements. He emphasizes tight profit targets (often 45 cents) and one‑times‑risk stops, and shows how his “Yen study,” a 50‑period simple moving average over a one‑minute ES chart, guides entry timing and filters out over‑extended moves. A memorable quote underscores his confidence: “I’ve been trading that trade for over two years… without fail.” The trader also reveals his systematic approach: every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10:30 ET he places a five‑wide put or call credit spread, using the moving‑average study to confirm price‑action alignment and avoiding trades when price sits above his purple over‑extension lines. This blend of automation and manual precision aims to capture micro‑profits while limiting exposure. For the audience, the session illustrates that even on record‑high market days, disciplined, rule‑based bots combined with simple, repeatable manual spreads can generate consistent returns. It also highlights the need to fine‑tune bot parameters—such as credit thresholds—to avoid missed opportunities, and the value of a clear, visual support system for timing entries.

Original Description

Opening bell yap session - thanks for tuning in. I only trade the ticker symbol SPX using Options Credit Spreads. I use ThinkorSwim by Schwab and of course my automations are powered by Option Alpha.

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Here are the templates for the automations I referenced in this video:

🏁30 Minute: https://app.optionalpha.com/community/templates/post/spx-daily-1-dte-bot-4-profit-factor-2?ytref=117

🏁60 Minute: https://app.optionalpha.com/community/templates/post/60min-orb-10-wide?ytref=117

🏁 All of them (scroll down): https://app.optionalpha.com/community/member/tradesinlulu/post/tradesinlulu?ytref=117

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