Crypto Scalping Strategy (15-Min Chart)

Best For:  Trending/volatile markets

Timeframe:  15 min

Pairs:  BTC/USDT, ETH/USDT, SOL/USDT

Target:  0.5%–2% profit

Risk:  1–2%

Indicators Used

1. EMA (9 & 21):

Buy when EMA 9 > EMA 21

Sell when EMA 9 < EMA 21


2. RSI (14):

Buy if RSI 25–35 rising

Sell if RSI 65–75 falling


3. MACD:

Buy if MACD line crosses above signal line

Sell if crosses below


4. Bollinger Bands:

Buy near lower band + bounce

Sell near upper band + drop


5. Volume: Confirm moves with high volume


6. Parabolic SAR:

Buy if dots below candles

Sell if above


7. Stoch RSI:

Buy <20 crossing up

Sell >80 crossing down


8. Candlesticks:

Engulfing, Doji

Pin Bar at support/resistance


Buy Entry Checklist


EMA 9 > EMA 21

RSI near 30 and rising

MACD crossover up

Price at lower BB and bouncing

Volume rising

SAR below candle

Stoch RSI < 20 crossing up

Bullish candle closes


Exit Strategy

Target: 0.5–2%

Stop Loss: Below swing low

Exit if RSI > 70 or MACD flattens or upper BB hit

Tips

Avoid low-volume or sideways markets

Stick to high liquidity pairs

Use TradingView for clearer charts