Scalping Strategies

Setup Process:

1. 1.Watch bid/ask size imbalances
2. 2.Identify absorption at levels
3. 3.Enter when large orders appear
4. 4.Exit on order flow reversal
5. 5.5-10 cent profit targets

Performance Metrics:

• Hold Time:10 seconds - 2 minutes
• Win Rate:65-75%
• Risk/Reward:1:1 to 1:1.5

Setup Process:

1. 1.Watch print size and speed
2. 2.Identify acceleration in buying/selling
3. 3.Enter on momentum surge
4. 4.Exit on tape slowdown
5. 5.Quick 3-5 cent targets

Performance Metrics:

• Hold Time:30 seconds - 3 minutes
• Win Rate:60-70%
• Risk/Reward:1:1

Setup Process:

1. 1.Use 9/20 EMA crossovers
2. 2.Confirm with VWAP direction
3. 3.Enter on pullback to EMA
4. 4.Exit at resistance or 10 cents
5. 5.Stop loss 5 cents

Performance Metrics:

• Hold Time:1-5 minutes
• Win Rate:55-65%
• Risk/Reward:1:1.5 to 1:2

Setup Process:

1. 1.Identify clear range boundaries
2. 2.Buy support, sell resistance
3. 3.Use limit orders for entry
4. 4.Exit at opposite boundary
5. 5.Stop outside range

Performance Metrics:

• Hold Time:2-10 minutes
• Win Rate:60-70%
• Risk/Reward:1:1 to 1:2

Setup Process:

1. 1.Have news feed ready
2. 2.Pre-position or react instantly
3. 3.Ride initial momentum
4. 4.Exit on first pause
5. 5.Never hold through reversal

Performance Metrics:

• Hold Time:10 seconds - 1 minute
• Win Rate:40-50%
• Risk/Reward:1:2 to 1:3

Setup Process:

1. 1.Find stocks with wide spreads
2. 2.Place limit orders inside spread
3. 3.Buy bid, sell ask
4. 4.Capture spread difference
5. 5.High frequency, small gains

Performance Metrics:

• Hold Time:Seconds
• Win Rate:70-80%
• Risk/Reward:1:0.5 to 1:1