Scalping in crypto is a very short-term trading strategy that aims to take advantage of small price variations over short periods, often just a few seconds to a few minutes. Here are the key points to master:
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1. Scalping Principle
Buy and sell quickly to capture small profits.
Very high frequency of trades in a day.
Objective: accumulation of small gains that, when added together, form a significant profit.
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2. Essential Tools
Responsive platform: like Binance, Bybit, or OKX with a smooth order book.
Technical analysis: indicators like VWAP, EMA, RSI, MACD, order book, volumes.
Real-time charts: 1 minute, 5 minutes, or tick by tick.
Bot or algorithms (optional) to automate certain strategies.
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3. Advantages
Short exposure to the market → less risk related to major events.
Can be profitable even in a non-trending (range) market.
Adaptable strategy with leverage.
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4. Weak Points
Intense stress and high mental load.
High fees if the platform does not have discounts or if volumes are low.
Need for extreme discipline (risk management, psychology).
Less suitable for beginners without a clear strategy.
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5. Practical Recommendations
Start with paper trading or very small amounts.
Only scalp on very liquid assets (BTC, ETH, SOL...).
Set daily gain targets and loss limits.
Use tight stop-losses.
Beware of excessive leverage.
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