0DTE Timing Assistant

Optimal entry/exit windows for intraday options

Current Time (ET)
04:26:23 AM
9:30-9:45Opening Bell
High volatility, wide spreads. Let initial chaos settle.
WAIT
9:45-10:30Prime Entry
IV elevated but stable. Best time for credit spreads and iron flies.
ENTER TRADES
10:30-11:30Morning Session
Good for adjustments. Volume still decent.
MONITOR
11:30-2:00Lunch Lull
Low volume, choppy. Theta decay slows. Wait for power hour.
AVOID NEW TRADES
2:00-3:30Power Hour Setup
Volume picks up. Good for final entries if morning was missed.
SCALE IN
3:30-3:45Closing Window
Take profits, close losers. Gamma risk accelerates.
CLOSE/ADJUST
3:45-4:00Final 15 Min
Extreme gamma risk. Close everything. No exceptions.
EXIT ALL

Timing Tips:

9:45-10:30 AM: Prime time - IV elevated but stable, best credit opportunities

11:30-2:00 PM: Avoid new trades - low volume lunch period, choppy action

3:45 PM: Hard stop - close all positions before gamma explosion

Fridays: Add 15 min buffer (close by 3:30 PM) due to heavier flows