How to Trade a VIX Spike: The Playbook for Premium Sellers

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Chris Pulver is unveiling a new predictive breakthrough, and he’ll share the No. 1 stock in a rare pinch setup right now — all at 11 AM ET today   How to Trade a VIX Spike: The Playbook for Premium Sellers The VIX isn’t doing much right now — just hanging out around 19 even after rising 3% Friday — but that doesn’t mean I’m ignoring it.   In fact, I’m watching it closely because the next spike is where the real opportunity comes in.  When volatility picks up, that’s when I want to be a premium seller. Historically, 19 used to feel elevated, but not anymore. We saw the VIX spike to the high 20s — 20 is actually considered “average” volatility — in March when the Magnificent 7 rotated, and again during all the tariff noise and Liberation Day drama.  That’s the zone I’m watching — anywhere from 27 to 30 — because that’s where I’ll step in and start selling premium again. If the VIX jumps and we get that volatility pop, I’ll use it as an entry point for high-probability trades. I’m not interested in guessing direction...  I’m interested in taking advantage of overpriced options that can decay in my favor once things calm down. My Strategy When the VIX Spikes The trade structure is simple. I’ll use a 1-1-1 setup — a basic bare put spread profit trap paired with a cash-secured put below it. That gives me two ways to win.  If the market holds, I keep the premium on the naked put. If price drops into my trap zone, I take the payout on the spread. Either way, I want to be selling into elevated volatility. If we get a pullback and the VIX spikes to 30, I’ll look to sell options right into the choppy zone. And if I can net $700 from the structure — $500 on the trap and $200 on the credit — that’s a solid income trade.  I can run that across five accounts and turn a volatility pop into $15,000 without owning a single share. But I’m not forcing it. At 19, I’m just not excited. I’ll wait. And if the VIX never gives me a reason to get involved, that’s fine too. This strategy is all about patience. When volatility spikes, I’m ready to pounce. Until then, I’ll sit back and let the market come to me. That said, while you’re here, if you’ve missed it so far this past week, I’m unveiling a brand-new predictive breakthrough, and giving away the No. 1 stock that just entered a rare “pinch” setup FOR FREE! All at 11 a.m. ET today! I hope to see you there but if not… I’ll see you in the markets.  Chris Pulver Chris Pulver Trading Follow along and join the conversation for real-time analysis, trade ideas, market insights and more! Telegram: https://t.me/+av20QmeKC5VjOTc5 Important Note: No one from The TradingPub team or any of its associated brands will ever contact you directly on Telegram.  *This is for informational and educational purposes only. There is an inherent risk in trading, so trade at your own risk.  _______________________________________________ The Pattern That Shows Up Before Explosive Moves  Fundamentals tell one story...  Price action tells the truth — but most traders read it too late. And that’s where the “Pinch Point” comes in.     It’s a simple pattern that shows pressure building before a breakout.   See It In Action and Get a Setup! _______________________________________________ Want to get a link to TradingPub content, trade ideas, real-time market analysis and educational tidbits? We have you covered! Telegram is an entirely free messaging app and getting access is as easy as 1… 2… 3…  1. Download Telegram on your mobile device (Before you can add Telegram to your desktop computer, you must download the application on your phone and create your account: To download to your iPhone, click here. To download to your Android device, click here. After the download is complete, please create an account. NOTE: You can manage your privacy settings by clicking “Settings,” and then “Privacy & Security.”  2. Download Telegram on your desktop: Once you’ve downloaded Telegram onto your mobile device and created your personal account, you can download it onto your desktop computer. To download onto your PC, click here. To download onto your MacOS, click here. 3. Then add our channels by clicking these links!    • Lance Ippolito: https://t.me/+-gVwEIwGJhplMTgx   • Graham Lindman: https://t.me/+abM5RWRJKrpkNWI5    • Roger Scott: https://t.me/+_vmfwkeP8fA5YWQ5    • Jeffry Turnmire: https://t.me/+6TdDE7-F6GlhMmJh See you there!  _______________________________________________

Chris Pulver is unveiling a new predictive breakthrough, and he’ll share the No. 1 stock in a rare pinch setup right now — all at 11 AM ET today   How to Trade a VIX Spike: The Playbook for Premium Sellers The VIX isn’t doing much right now — just hanging out around 19 even after rising 3% Friday — but that doesn’t mean I’m ignoring it.    In fact, I’m watching it closely because the next spike is where the real opportunity comes in.    When volatility picks up, that’s when I want to be a premium seller.   Historically, 19 used to feel elevated, but not anymore. We saw the VIX spike to the high 20s — 20 is actually considered “average” volatility — in March when the Magnificent 7 rotated, and again during all the tariff noise and Liberation Day drama.    That’s the zone I’m watching — anywhere from 27 to 30 — because that’s where I’ll step in and start selling premium again.   If the VIX jumps and we get that volatility pop, I’ll use it as an entry point for high-probability trades. I’m not interested in guessing direction...    I’m interested in taking advantage of overpriced options that can decay in my favor once things calm down.   My Strategy When the VIX Spikes   The trade structure is simple. I’ll use a 1-1-1 setup — a basic bare put spread profit trap paired with a cash-secured put below it. That gives me two ways to win.    If the market holds, I keep the premium on the naked put. If price drops into my trap zone, I take the payout on the spread. Either way, I want to be selling into elevated volatility.   If we get a pullback and the VIX spikes to 30, I’ll look to sell options right into the choppy zone. And if I can net $700 from the structure — $500 on the trap and $200 on the credit — that’s a solid income trade.    I can run that across five accounts and turn a volatility pop into $15,000 without owning a single share.   But I’m not forcing it. At 19, I’m just not excited. I’ll wait. And if the VIX never gives me a reason to get involved, that’s fine too. This strategy is all about patience. When volatility spikes, I’m ready to pounce. Until then, I’ll sit back and let the market come to me.   That said, while you’re here, if you’ve missed it so far this past week, I’m unveiling a brand-new predictive breakthrough, and giving away the No. 1 stock that just entered a rare “pinch” setup FOR FREE!   All at 11 a.m. ET today! I hope to see you there but if not…   I’ll see you in the markets.  Chris Pulver Chris Pulver Trading   Follow along and join the conversation for real-time analysis, trade ideas, market insights and more!   Telegram: https://t.me/+av20QmeKC5VjOTc5   Important Note: No one from The TradingPub team or any of its associated brands will ever contact you directly on Telegram.    *This is for informational and educational purposes only. There is an inherent risk in trading, so trade at your own risk.  _______________________________________________ The Pattern That Shows Up Before Explosive Moves   Fundamentals tell one story...    Price action tells the truth — but most traders read it too late. And that’s where the “Pinch Point” comes in.   It’s a simple pattern that shows pressure building before a breakout.   See It In Action and Get a Setup! _______________________________________________ Want to get a link to TradingPub content, trade ideas, real-time market analysis and educational tidbits? We have you covered!   Telegram is an entirely free messaging app and getting access is as easy as 1… 2… 3…    1. Download Telegram on your mobile device (Before you can add Telegram to your desktop computer, you must download the application on your phone and create your account:   To download to your iPhone, click here. To download to your Android device, click here.   After the download is complete, please create an account. NOTE: You can manage your privacy settings by clicking “Settings,” and then “Privacy & Security.”    2. Download Telegram on your desktop:   Once you’ve downloaded Telegram onto your mobile device and created your personal account, you can download it onto your desktop computer.   To download onto your PC, click here. To download onto your MacOS, click here.   3. Then add our channels by clicking these links!    Lance Ippolito: https://t.me/+-gVwEIwGJhplMTgx   Graham Lindman: https://t.me/+abM5RWRJKrpkNWI5    Roger Scott: https://t.me/+_vmfwkeP8fA5YWQ5    Jeffry Turnmire: https://t.me/+6TdDE7-F6GlhMmJh See you there!  _______________________________________________

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