No trade

Outside the allowed windows. You can still mark the board, but the time-window box stays a skip until 9:45–11:30 or 14:00–15:30 ET.

1. 1. TickerSPY or QQQ onlyTrade only SPY or QQQ until size and process are proven.
2. 2. Time window9:45–11:30 or 14:00–15:30 EasternFirst window: 9:45 AM – 11:30 AM Eastern
3. 3. DirectionClear 5-minute trendHigher highs + higher lows = calls only
4. 4. Key levelPrice reacting to a real levelPrevious day high or low
5. 5. ConfirmationStrong candle + volume1-min or 5-min candle closes in your direction
6. 6. Option selection5+ DTE, cheap, one contractExpiration: at least 5 full trading days left
7. 7. Risk$8 – $10 exactMaximum dollar risk $8 – $10
8. 8. ExitsWritten before entryProfit target: +40% to +60% of premium