Option Buyer’s Survival Setup – Only Trade When These 2 Conditions Match!
Hello Traders!
Option buying can be highly rewarding — but only if done with timing and logic. Most option buyers lose money not because of direction, but because they enter trades when volatility and structure don’t support the move. Today, let’s uncover a simple but powerful setup I use that helps option buyers survive and thrive by trading only when two key conditions align.
The 2 Conditions for Option Buyers’ Survival
Why This Setup Works So Well
Bonus Tips for Buyers
Rahul’s Tip
Being an option buyer is tough – unless you're selective. Don’t buy hope. Buy confirmation. Let structure and volatility guide your trade.
Conclusion
Option buying is a game of survival and sharp entries. If you follow these 2 key rules — structure + volatility confirmation — you’ll avoid unnecessary SL hits and capture the real moves. Discipline is your edge.
What’s your personal filter before buying options? Share below and let’s learn together!
Hello Traders!
Option buying can be highly rewarding — but only if done with timing and logic. Most option buyers lose money not because of direction, but because they enter trades when volatility and structure don’t support the move. Today, let’s uncover a simple but powerful setup I use that helps option buyers survive and thrive by trading only when two key conditions align.
The 2 Conditions for Option Buyers’ Survival
- 1. Price Action Confirmation:
Always enter trades when the price breaks key levels with a strong candle and volume confirmation.
→ Look for breakout/rejection candles, bullish/bearish engulfing, or range breakout retest setups. - 2. IV/VIX Support for Momentum:
Check India VIX or option premiums.
→ Trade only when VIX is supportive (e.g., rising or above 13–14) to allow enough premium expansion.
→ Avoid buying in low VIX chop zones unless supported by strong news or breakout.
Why This Setup Works So Well
- Avoids Time Decay Traps: You enter only when a move is expected — not during sideways chop.
- Improves RR Ratio: Strong confirmation = better entry + reduced SL hits.
- Filters Out Noise: Stops you from overtrading every price move and focuses only on high-conviction trades.
Bonus Tips for Buyers
- Prefer ATM Options in Momentum Trades for better delta and faster movement.
- Exit Partial at 30–40% Move and trail remaining to maximize runners.
- Don’t Trade Every Move — Wait for these 2 rules to align, or skip.
Rahul’s Tip
Being an option buyer is tough – unless you're selective. Don’t buy hope. Buy confirmation. Let structure and volatility guide your trade.
Conclusion
Option buying is a game of survival and sharp entries. If you follow these 2 key rules — structure + volatility confirmation — you’ll avoid unnecessary SL hits and capture the real moves. Discipline is your edge.
What’s your personal filter before buying options? Share below and let’s learn together!
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Rahul Pal (TradingView Moderator)
Live Market Analysis on YouTube (8:45 AM - 3:30 PM): spf.bio/TArir
Free Telegram: spf.bio/c1lkb
Join Trading Community: realbullstrading.com
WhatsApp: wa.me/919560602464
Live Market Analysis on YouTube (8:45 AM - 3:30 PM): spf.bio/TArir
Free Telegram: spf.bio/c1lkb
Join Trading Community: realbullstrading.com
WhatsApp: wa.me/919560602464
Related publications
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.