**Scalping trading** is the fastest style of trading, focusing on opening and closing trades within minutes (sometimes seconds) to capture **small price movements (2 to 10 pips)**. This style demands high precision and strong **risk control** to be profitable.
1. Best Timeframes and Confluence Setup
Scalping requires a tight focus on low timeframes (LTF) but must align with the **H1/M15 trend** for higher probability.
Recommended Timeframes:
- **M5:** Most accurate for price structure and primary entry.
- **M15:** Trend confirmation and structural direction.
- **H1:** Overall direction (macro bias).
SVG 1: Scalping Confluence Setup (Top-Down Flow)
2. Scalping Strategies and Execution
🔥 Strategy 1 — MA Trend Pullback (M5)
- Use MA 50 to confirm M15 trend.
- Wait for M5 price to pull back to the MA.
- Enter after small rejection candle. TP: 5–10 pips. SL: Behind structure.
🔥 Strategy 2 — Breakout Scalping
- Mark tight M5 support & resistance zones.
- Wait for strong breakout candle. Enter after immediate retest.
- TP: Tiny micro-moves (4–8 pips).
3. Risk Control: Spread, Slippage, and Margin
Scalping's greatest enemy is **Spread, Slippage, and Overtrading**. Small profits are easily destroyed by high transaction costs or emotional mistakes.
SVG 2: Scalping Risk Control (Spread/Slippage Mitigation)
Crucial Risk Rules:
- **Fixed Risk:** Use proper lot size and **risk max 1% per trade**. Calculate size using the Lot Size Calculator.
- **SL Placement:** Use stop-loss **ALWAYS**; place it logically behind structure.
- **Session Timing:** Avoid low-liquidity sessions (like Asian) to mitigate spread impact. London and New York Open are best.
- **Discipline:** Limit daily sessions and **do not revenge trade** (a major cause of margin call risk).
4. Final Thoughts
Scalping trading is fast, exciting, and potentially profitable, but it requires **discipline, trend awareness, and strong risk management**. Once you master timing and precision, scalping can become one of the most effective short-term trading methods. Monitor the market volatility and liquidity via the Realtime Market Dashboard.
