#TradingTypes101

Are you new to trading and not sure where to start?

The truth is: not all traders are the same — and you don’t have to be either.

Here’s a simple guide to 7 major trading styles. Learn what each one is about and see which fits your mindset, schedule, and risk level.

1. Day Trading

Buy and sell on the same day.

Fast-paced, high-focus.

Profits from short-term price moves.

Best for: active traders who can watch markets during the day.

2. Swing Trading

Hold trades for a few days to weeks.

Catch medium-term “swings” in trends.

Uses both technical and fundamental analysis.

Best for: part-time traders.

3. Position Trading

Hold for months or even years.

Less frequent trades, but big-picture focus.

Driven by long-term market trends.

Best for: patient investors.

4. Scalping

In and out in seconds or minutes.

Dozens of quick trades for tiny profits.

Requires discipline and speed.

Best for: experienced, laser-focused traders.

5. Algo Trading

Let code do the work.

Automated strategies based on rules.

Can be fast or slow depending on the algorithm.

Best for: coders or data-driven minds.

6. Copy Trading

Copy experts, earn passively.

No need to trade manually.

Follows the strategy of successful traders.

Best for: beginners or busy professionals.

7. HODLing (Especially in Crypto)

Buy and hold long-term.

No stress over short-term dips.

Strong belief in asset growth.

Best for: long-term thinkers and crypto believers.