Scalping
Scalping is a fast, execution-driven trading strategy.
Instead of holding through narrative expansion, you capture attention early and exit quickly. You're trading momentum, speed, and timing.
This strategy rewards decisiveness and discipline. It punishes hesitation and emotional attachment.
When it works best
Scalping performs best when:
Attention spikes quickly
Volume enters rapidly
Narratives rotate fast
Market conditions are active
It struggles when:
Markets are slow
Attention is scattered
Follow-through is weak
Liquidity dries up
This strategy depends heavily on timing and market conditions.
What it's not
Scalping is not:
Long-term holding
Narrative conviction
Passive trading
Emotional gambling
Trades are entered with a clear intention to exit quickly. Holding without a plan turns scalping into hope.
Who it's for
This strategy suits traders who:
Are comfortable making fast decisions
Can execute without hesitation
Accept frequent wins and losses
Manage risk tightly
Maintain emotional control under pressure
It's best approached after experience is built with slower strategies like Narrative Holding.
What's covered
The following pages break this strategy down:
When setups appear
How entries and exits are executed
How size and risk are managed
How fatigue and overtrading are avoided
Read them in order. Each builds on the last.