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After 4/19/2026 12:00 AM
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April 10–13 sequence:
Gap down → reclaim → continuation
Current expectation:
Market may:
Push down first
Then reverse higher
Creates:
Fake weakness → real move later
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Overall goal:
Find low-cost, high-probability option plays with good structure + timing alignment.
2. Options Scanning Framework (Key Teaching)
You walked through how you filter trades, which is actually the most important part:
Core Filters You Use:
Delta:
→ Prefer ≥ 0.5 (strong sensitivity to price)
Volume vs Open Interest:
→ You prioritize HIGH volume over OI
→ Looking for unusual activity / fresh positioning
Strike Proximity:
→ Not too far OTM
→ Ideally:
Near ATM
Or slightly ITM
Premium Price:
→ Focus on cheap contracts (high RR potential)
Spread:
→ Avoid wide spreads (bad fills)
Expiration Timing:
→ Aligns with expected move window
Key concept you emphasized:
“You want contracts that are cheap, active, and positioned for a move — not random lotto.” 2 Insight:
Cheap options → large % returns on small moves
Safer play = ATM strike (e.g., $7)
Riskier = OTM (higher reward)
6. Timing Alignment (BIG EDGE)
You tied everything to time windows:
Many contracts align with:
Mid → End of April
Expiry clusters:
Weekly
End of month
Early May
Your takeaway:
Flow + time = NOT random → coordinated positioning 1 1
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April 10–13 sequence:
Gap down → reclaim → continuation
Current expectation:
Market may:
Push down first
Then reverse higher
Creates:
Fake weakness → real move later 
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