Entry and Execution

You're positioning as attention begins to form, participating briefly, and exiting without hesitation.

There's no room for uncertainty once a trade is taken.


What an entry looks like

Good entries happen when:

  • Early attention begins to surface

  • Volume enters quickly

  • Price reacts immediately

  • Participation accelerates fast

These entries often feel urgent. Hesitation usually means missing the opportunity.


Timing over precision

Scalp entries aren't about perfect levels. They're about:

  • Being early to attention

  • Acting before momentum peaks

  • Accepting imperfect fills

Waiting for confirmation often results in late entries. Speed creates the edge.


Common entry triggers

Scalpers often enter when:

  • A tweet begins gaining early traction

  • Volume spikes aggressively

  • Price breaks out with follow-through

  • Multiple traders react at the same time

The window is short. If the move is obvious, you're likely late.


Sizing for scalps

Sizing must be smaller and tighter than narrative holds.

  • Risk only a small portion per trade

  • Assume the trade can fail quickly

  • Avoid oversized positions

Large size increases hesitation. Small size enables clean execution.

For more on sizing, see Taking an Entryarrow-up-right.


Execution discipline

Once you enter:

  • Follow your plan

  • Don't second guess

  • Don't add impulsively

  • Don't wait for validation

Scalps aren't debates. They're decisions.


What to avoid

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How execution fits the strategy

Execution defines success in scalping.

Good entries are early, decisive, and sized correctly. If the process feels stressful or chaotic, something is misaligned.

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Scalping rewards clarity. If you hesitate, reduce size or step back.