✅ SPX Iron Condor Expiry Day Update: Max Profit in Sight (July 11, 2025)

Strategy: 2DTE SPX Iron Condor
Entry Date: July 9, 2025
Expiration: July 11, 2025 (0DTE)
Max Profit Target: $3,115
Max Risk: $3,885
Result: 🟢 SPX trading inside max profit zone as of 10:09 AM ET

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🧠 Original Trade Structure for SPX Iron Condor

📊 Max Profit Zone: SPX closes between 6260 and 6270
📉 Breakeven Zone: 6221.15 – 6308.85

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📈 Market Snapshot – July 11 @ 10:09 AM ET

• SPX Last Price: 6253.40

• Intraday Change: –27.06 (–0.43%)

• VIX: 15.90

• Theta: Fully engaged – 0DTE

• Volatility Catalyst Risk: ✅ Avoided (Fed minutes & tariffs priced in)

🟢 SPX remains within the core of the Iron Condor range, setting up for a maximum profit close if it stays above 6260 and below 6270.

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🔍 Open Interest Analysis (Support & Resistance)

📊 Support Zone: 6225–6250
📊 Resistance Zone: 6270–6275
✅ SPX is parked inside this high open interest “magnet zone,” favoring a pin expiration outcome.

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📉 SPX Iron Condor Real-Time Profit/Loss Chart 

![P/L Chart Attached Above]

• Green dashed line: Short Put (6260)

• Red dashed line: Short Call (6270)

• Blue dashed line: Current SPX Price (6253.40)

📍 The profit plateau is visible between the short strikes. Any close inside that range will lock in the full $3,115.

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⏱️ Execution Guidance

• Hold the position through midday if SPX remains in the 6260–6270 zone

• Consider closing by 2pm ET for 70% of max profit

• Set alerts if SPX drops below 6250 or rises above 6275 to manage breakout risk

• Avoid holding into the final 60 minutes

• Do not be greedy and has no fear of Gamma risk

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📘 Final Takeaway: SPX Iron Condor

This trade played out by the book:

• ✅ Low IV at entry

• ✅ Centered delta structure

• ✅ Solid open interest pin zone

• ✅ No surprise catalysts

• ✅ Theta-driven decay

As long as SPX closes between 6260 and 6270 today, full max profit of $3,115 is yours.
This confirms the power of high-conviction Iron Condors under 2DTE, when structured with proper hedge fund-style filters.

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📅 Trade Date: July 9, 2025
📆 Expiry: July 11, 2025
📍 Posted by: VIXTradingHub – Precision Options Flow & Strategy

Here’s a step-by-step guide to safely and efficiently close your 4-leg SPX Iron Condor (expiring today, July 11, 2025):

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✅ Goal: Close the Iron Condor to realize profit and eliminate expiration risk

🛡️ You want to avoid assignment risk and any last-hour market spike or crash.

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🧰 Step-by-Step: Closing the Iron Condor

🧾 Step 1: Confirm Your Current Position

Log into your broker platform and verify you have:

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📐 Step 2: Select “Close Position” or “Create Opposite Order”

In your trading platform:

• Go to your Options tab or Positions tab

• Click on your Iron Condor position (or select each leg manually)

• Choose “Close” or “Create opposite order”

This means:

• Buy to Close the short put (6260)

• Sell to Close the long put (6190)

• Buy to Close the short call (6270)

• Sell to Close the long call (6340)

✅ You are unwinding all 4 legs at once in a single multi-leg order.

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📊 Step 3: Use a Net Debit Order

You sold to open the Iron Condor for $31.15 credit, so you will:

• Buy to close the entire spread for a debit (hopefully much lower than $31.15)

• Target a net debit close of $1.00 or less for 90–97% profit lock-in

💡 If SPX stays between 6260–6270, the spread should be trading for just pennies near EOD.

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🛠️ Step 4: Set Order Type = “LIMIT”

• Use Limit Order, not Market Order

• Suggested limit price = $0.50 – $1.00 for 90%+ profit

• Do NOT use “Market” unless spreads are ultra-tight and you’re minutes from expiration

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🕐 Step 5: Time Your Exit

Ideal close timing:

• Between 2:00 – 3:30 PM ET

• Ensure SPX is still between 6260 – 6270

✅ Most time decay will be realized, and liquidity remains strong before the final 30 mins.

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🧪 Step 6: Verify Execution & P/L

Once filled:

• Check that all 4 legs have closed out

• Confirm realized P/L: should be very close to +$3,000+ if debit close is under $1.00

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📌 Step 7: Log the Trade

Record:

• Entry date: July 9

• Exit date: July 11

• Net Credit: $31.15

• Close Debit: (e.g. $0.80)

• Net Profit: $30.35 per contract = $3,035 per spread

Optional: save a screenshot of the chart and trade history for journal or case study.

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⚠️ Backup Plan (if SPX nears short strikes)

• If SPX crosses 6260 or 6270:

  • Close early to avoid ITM assignment (even though SPX is cash-settled, avoid unnecessary exposure)

  • Or adjust by rolling the breached side (advanced)

Here’s a clear and professional step-by-step guide on how to roll down the put vertical (and optionally the call vertical) on your SPX Iron Condor if the put side is being attacked — while preserving a delta-neutral bias.

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🔁 Rolling Adjustments for SPX Iron Condor (Same Expiry or Later)

🎯 Goal:

• Reduce directional delta if market drops below short put (6260)

• Adjust the Iron Condor to remain delta-neutral

• Avoid max loss by repositioning the wings

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🛠️ Scenario: SPX Drops Below 6260

Your short put (6260) is now ITM or close, increasing risk.

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✅ STEP-BY-STEP: ROLL DOWN PUT VERTICAL

🔧 Step 1: Close the Existing Put Vertical

You’re currently holding:

• Short Put: 6260

• Long Put: 6190

🔁 You will:

• Buy to Close 1x SPXW P 6260

• Sell to Close 1x SPXW P 6190
  📦 Done as a vertical debit order (it will cost money to close if ITM)

🎯 This removes the breached side.

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➕ Step 2: Open a New Lower Put Vertical

Pick a lower range, e.g.:

• Sell to Open 1x SPXW P 6240

• Buy to Open 1x SPXW P 6170

🛠️ Criteria:

• Choose strikes 20–30 pts lower to re-center the spread

• Maintain same width (e.g., 70 pts) to control max loss

• Check deltas: aim for new short put delta ~0.30–0.45

✅ Enter as a new credit vertical, ideally receiving premium to offset your earlier debit close.

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⚖️ Step 3 (Optional): Roll Down the Call Vertical Too (for Delta-Neutral Balance)

If SPX drops and your position becomes bearishly unbalanced, you can:

Roll Down:

• Buy to Close 6270 Call

• Sell to Close 6340 Call

• Sell to Open 6240 Call

• Buy to Open 6310 Call

✅ Now you’ve rolled both wings down, keeping them equidistant around current SPX
✅ Helps re-center the Iron Condor for delta-neutrality

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⏳ Step 4: Match Expiry

• You may stay with same expiry (if enough time premium exists)

• Or consider rolling to a later expiry (e.g., Monday July 15) for more time and better credit

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📊 Step 5: Verify New Risk Profile

After rolling:

• Confirm max profit, max loss, new breakeven zone

• Evaluate whether to scale out or hold full position

• Monitor new deltas on both legs

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🧠 Example Summary:

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🧾 Execution Tip:

• Use “multi-leg order” or “spread trader” tool on your broker

• Trade all legs in one order ticket when possible to control slippage

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📘 Recap: Rolling Down for Defense + Delta Neutral

If You would like to learn how to master the Iron Condor strategy then visit Lesson 13 of our Stock Options Education Series