Scalping

Very short-term trading for small moves — high frequency, high skill, high cost sensitivity.

Related terms

Sell-Side LiquidityStops and entries resting BELOW lows — the pool price runs to before reversing up.
SentimentThe crowd's collective mood — measured by Fear & Greed, positioning, funding rates.
SessionA market's active hours — Asia, London, New York. Volatility and liquidity follow the clock.
ShortA position profiting when price FALLS — sell first, buy back cheaper.
SlippageThe difference between expected and actual fill price — grows violently around news.
Smart MoneyInstitutional capital — needs liquidity to fill size, hence sweeps and hunts at obvious levels.

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