What Makes an Extraction Opportunity
The best scalps happen before attention becomes obvious.
Once everyone is reacting, risk increases and reward compresses. This page helps you identify opportunities where attention and volume are about to arrive, not already present.
Anticipation, not reaction
Scalpers aren't chasing attention. They're positioning ahead of it.
Instead of asking "Is everyone talking about this?" they ask "Is this about to be talked about?"
That difference defines the edge.
Early signs of incoming attention
Strong scalp opportunities show subtle early signals:
A few fast traders reacting before the crowd
Early chatter starting to form
Alignment with the current meta
Big accounts on Twitter mentioning the coin
At this stage, attention feels quiet, not loud. That's where the edge exists.
What attracts attention
Scalping works best when the setup has clear attention potential:
A simple, obvious narrative hook
Timing aligned with an active market
Something traders can react to instantly
Relevance to what's already trending
If the idea requires explanation, attention spreads slower. Speed favors simplicity.
Structure and liquidity
Good scalp opportunities allow fast entry and fast exit.
Be cautious when:
Price is already extended
The setup looks crowded
Liquidity is thin
Scalping requires room to move quickly once attention arrives.
Anticipating volume
Volume confirmation often comes after the best entry.
Look for situations where:
Volume is likely to follow attention
Traders are positioned to react fast
Participation can ramp up quickly
If you wait for obvious volume, you're often late.
Timing relative to the crowd
Scalping works best when:
You're early to the idea
Attention hasn't peaked
Participation is still forming
If the move feels obvious, everyone is already watching, and entries feel crowded, the window is likely closing.
When to pass
Avoid scalping when:
Attention is already widespread
Price has moved significantly
The setup feels obvious and crowded
You're reacting instead of anticipating
At that point, Narrative Holding or sitting out may be better.
The key question
Before entering, ask: am I positioning ahead of attention, or reacting to it?
If you're reacting, the edge is likely gone.
Scalping rewards anticipation. Once attention is obvious, risk rises faster than reward.