#ScalpingStrategy

What is Scalping in Trading?

Scalping is a distinctly fast-paced trading approach where the goal is to execute many quick trades and profit from small price changes. Unlike position trading where you might wait for significant market movements, scalping is about collecting many "pennies" throughout the day rather than hunting for that "$100 bill."

What makes scalping unique among trading styles are several key characteristics:

Ultra-short timeframes: Scalping trades typically last anywhere from seconds to minutes. While occasionally extending to a few hours on the 5-minute timeframe, scalpers predominantly use the 1-minute or 5-minute charts.

High frequency: If you're scalping, expect to make multiple trades—sometimes 50-100+ per day. This high-volume approach is fundamental to the strategy.

Small profit targets: Rather than aiming for large gains in a single trade, scalpers focus on capturing small but consistent profits that accumulate significantly over time.

No overnight positions: Scalpers close all positions before the market closes, eliminating overnight exposure and the associated stress of wondering what might happen while you're away from your screen