Stock Market Options Trading

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

April 14, 2026·21 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

🔗 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_GE5PqoIn 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 fundamentalsThe role of contrarian indicators like the put/call ratio and fear indexHow short-term options traders are adapting in this environmentReal trade examples and how risk/reward is being managed right nowIf 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 alone—plug into the communities above to stay connected and keep improving.

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