Profit Taking and Exits

In scalping, exits matter more than entries.

You're not holding for expansion. You're capturing a move and leaving. Hesitation at exits is where most scalpers fail.

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How scalp exits differ

Scalp exits are:

• Fast

• Intentional

• Emotionless

You're not waiting for confirmation. You're exiting while momentum is present. Once attention slows, the opportunity is gone.

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When to take profits

Scalp profits are usually taken when:

• Momentum accelerates quickly

• Volume spikes aggressively

• Price moves sharply in a short window

• Attention peaks suddenly

These moments feel obvious. That's usually your signal to start exiting.

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Selling into momentum

Good scalp exits happen during strength, while others are entering, before hesitation appears.

Waiting for more often results in reversals, stalled price, and round trips.

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Full exits vs partial exits

Most scalps are full exits.

Partial exits can make sense when:

• The move is unusually strong

• Momentum continues cleanly

• Size has already been reduced

Lingering too long turns scalping into holding.

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Cutting losses quickly

Losses must be cut early.

Exit when:

• Momentum fails immediately

• Volume disappears

• Price stalls after entry

Small losses are part of the strategy. Large losses mean hesitation.

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Common exit mistakes

Mistakes that destroy scalping profits:

• Waiting for the top

• Hoping momentum returns

• Watching gains disappear

• Turning losers into holds

Scalps aren't meant to be saved. They're meant to be closed.

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What good exits feel like

Good exits often feel slightly early, unsatisfying, and incomplete.

That's normal. Leaving money on the table is better than round-tripping profits.

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How exits support scalping

Clean exits protect capital, preserve confidence, maintain discipline, and keep performance stable.

Without them, scalping becomes chaotic.

In scalping, exits define success. If exiting feels difficult, size or timing is likely wrong.