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Scalp Trading

A fast intraday style that requires strict risk, clear triggers, and flawless execution.

What Scalping Is (and Isn’t)

Very short‑duration trades capturing small rotations and liquidity grabs. Scalping is not “more trades equals more profit.” Without discipline, costs and slippage eat the edge.

When Scalping Makes Sense

High liquidity (ES/MES, NQ/MNQ) and tight spreads
Clear intraday context (trend, range, or news‑driven impulse)
Defined trigger: tape cue, micro pullback, failed probe

Risk and Costs

Item	Why it matters
Stop distance	Must be smaller than your typical favorable excursion
Fees & slippage	Two‑way costs compound; track net after costs
Daily loss cap	Prevents over‑trading spirals

Setup Examples

Trend Pullback (Micro)

Enter on a shallow pullback towards VWAP/EMA in a strong session trend. Stop beyond the last micro swing. Take 1R to 1.5R quickly.

Range Rejection

Fade a thin liquidity probe beyond the range edge when it snaps back. Stop beyond the probe; partial out quickly.

Execution Drills

Replay one session and take only the first valid signal per setup
Timer exits: force a decision by N seconds if target not hit
Entry checklist read aloud (yes/no) before clicking

Practice with the Execution Drills and track outcomes in your Weekly Review Template. If you’re new, start with the Beginner Guide.

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