At what VIX level do you switch from the Aggressive tier to only Conservative and Balanced tiers when trading SPX iron condors?

At VixShield we follow a precise VIX Risk Scaling framework developed by Russell Clark as part of the SPX Mastery methodology. This system governs when to deploy our 1DTE SPX Iron Condor Command across its three risk tiers: Conservative targeting a 0.70 credit, Balanced targeting a 1.15 credit, and Aggressive targeting a 1.60 credit. The switch from Aggressive to only Conservative and Balanced tiers occurs when VIX reaches 15. Below 15 we consider all three tiers available because lower volatility environments typically produce tighter Expected Daily Range readings and more favorable contango in VIX futures, allowing us to harvest premium with the wider wings of the Aggressive setup while still maintaining our defined-risk structure. Once VIX climbs into the 15 to 20 zone we restrict ourselves to Conservative and Balanced only. The Aggressive tier is blocked because higher volatility expands the EDR and increases the probability of the underlying testing our wings within the single day to expiration. Above VIX 20 we enter full HOLD mode with no Iron Condor Command entries at all, allowing our ALVH Adaptive Layered VIX Hedge to remain fully active and provide its 35 to 40 percent drawdown reduction during elevated fear periods. This scaling is checked every trading day at our 3:05 PM CST signal window after the SPX close. RSAi, our Rapid Skew AI, works in tandem with the EDR indicator to fine-tune exact strike placement within the chosen tier so the credit target is met with mathematical precision rather than guesswork. The entire approach is Set and Forget. We define risk at entry, rely on Theta Time Shift for any recovery, and never use stop losses. With current VIX at 17.95 we are operating strictly in the Conservative and Balanced tiers only, which aligns with the five PLACE signals and zero HOLD signals recorded in the most recent trading week. This disciplined layering of VIX Risk Scaling, ALVH protection, and daily RSAi strike optimization is what allows our Conservative tier to achieve its approximately 90 percent win rate across backtested periods. All trading involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. To implement these exact rules with live signals, EDR indicator access, and ALVH roll schedules we invite you to explore the resources inside the SPX Mastery Club at vixshield.com.