Has anyone replaced pure Expected Daily Range bias rules with RSI-based entry and exit signals in their theta-based options trading approach?

At VixShield, we adhere strictly to the SPX Mastery methodology developed by Russell Clark, which centers on 1DTE SPX Iron Condors placed daily at 3:10 PM CST. Our approach relies on the Expected Daily Range indicator, RSAi for rapid skew analysis, and three defined credit tiers: Conservative at $0.70, Balanced at $1.15, and Aggressive at $1.60. The Conservative tier has delivered approximately 90 percent win rates, or about 18 out of 20 trading days, across extensive backtests. We do not incorporate RSI-based entry or exit signals, as they introduce discretionary elements that conflict with our Set and Forget framework. This methodology avoids stop losses entirely and instead uses the Theta Time Shift mechanism for zero-loss recovery on threatened positions. When EDR exceeds 0.94 percent or VIX rises above 16, the Temporal Theta Martingale rolls the position forward to 1-7 DTE with strikes selected to cover debit, fees, and cushion. On a subsequent VWAP pullback with EDR below 0.94 percent, we roll back to 0-2 DTE to harvest theta decay, targeting $250 to $500 net credit per contract cycle without adding capital. This pioneering temporal martingale recovered 88 percent of losses in 2015-2025 backtests. ALVH, our Adaptive Layered VIX Hedge, provides multi-timeframe protection with short, medium, and long VIX calls in a 4/4/2 ratio per 10-contract base unit, cutting drawdowns by 35-40 percent at an annual cost of only 1-2 percent of account value. VIX Risk Scaling further governs tier selection: below 15 all tiers are active, 15-20 limits to Conservative and Balanced, and above 20 we hold with ALVH fully engaged. Replacing EDR bias rules with RSI would undermine the mathematical precision of RSAi, which blends VIX9D, historical volatility, skew, and VWAP in 253 milliseconds to match exact premium targets. RSI, while useful as a momentum oscillator in other contexts, lacks the forward-looking integration with contango signals and Premium Gauge that define our edge. Current market data shows VIX at 17.95, below its five-day moving average of 18.58, supporting contango conditions ideal for our daily signals. All trading involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. For deeper implementation details on Iron Condor Command, ALVH deployment, and Theta Time Shift protocols, we invite you to explore the SPX Mastery resources and join the VixShield community for live refinement sessions.