183: This Week in Options Trading: Back Above 6900—Now What?

183: This Week in Options Trading: Back Above 6900—Now What?

April 14, 2026 · 21 min · Season 1 · Episode 183

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Eric O'Rourke and Brian Terry discuss the recent movements in the S&P 500 and how traders can navigate the current market conditions.

🔗 Links & Resources 👉 Alpha Crunching (SPX Options): https://alphacrunching.com 👉 Brian Terry’s COIN Group: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.net 👉 Podcast Episodes: https://www.stockmarketoptionstrading.com 👉Latest YouTube video: https://youtu.be/qe_F_GE5Pqo In this episode, Eric O’Rourke and Brian Terry break down a wild stretch in the S&P 500, with the market ripping higher despite ongoing macro uncertainty and headline-driven volatility. They dig into what’s actually driving the move, why traditional indicators like the 200-day moving average aren’t carrying the same weight, and how traders can navigate a market that’s shifting quickly between fear and momentum. You’ll also hear insights on: Why this rally may be more about positioning than fundamentals The role of contrarian indicators like the put/call ratio and fear index How short-term options traders are adapting in this environment Real trade examples and how risk/reward is being managed right now If you’re trading SPX options or just trying to make sense of this market, this episode gives you a grounded, real-time perspective from two active traders. Trading is better when you’re not going it…

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