Scalping Guide: Fast Entries, Precise Exits
Scalping is the art of capturing small price movements on lower timeframes, typically holding trades for minutes rather than hours. It demands fast decision-making, precise execution, and strict discipline. The right indicators can make the difference between consistent small profits and death by a thousand cuts.
What It Does
This guide covers the best GrandAlgo indicators for scalping, optimal timeframes and session timing, and the execution framework needed to scalp consistently. Whether you're trading crypto, forex, or futures, these principles apply across all liquid markets.
Best GrandAlgo Indicators for Scalping
CRT with Key Levels excels at catching liquidity sweeps of PDH/PDL on the 1-5m chart. GapSniper provides structured FVG retest entries with built-in SL/TP perfect for quick trades. Session Fib Fan projects diagonal support/resistance from session boundaries, ideal for fan-line bounce scalps. CRT Multi TF maps higher-timeframe CRT setups to your lower timeframe for precision entries.
Scalping Execution Checklist
Before every scalp, confirm: (1) You're in a kill zone or high-liquidity session. (2) Higher-timeframe bias supports the direction. (3) The indicator has generated a confirmed signal. (4) Position size is calculated. (5) Stop-loss and take-profit are set before entry. (6) You haven't exceeded your daily trade limit.
How to Use This Strategy
Choose the Right Timeframe
For scalping, use 1-minute to 5-minute charts for entries. Always have a 15-minute or 1-hour chart open for directional bias. Never scalp without higher-timeframe context.
Trade During High-Liquidity Sessions
Scalping requires tight spreads and fast fills. Trade during London and New York sessions for forex, or during US market hours for crypto and futures. Avoid Asian session unless trading Asian pairs.
Use Kill Zone Timing
The best scalping opportunities occur during ICT kill zones: London Open (2-5 AM EST), New York Open (8:30-11 AM EST), and London Close (10-12 PM EST). These windows have the highest institutional activity.
Select Your Indicator
For scalping, use indicators that provide clear entry and exit signals: GapSniper for FVG retests, CRT with Key Levels for liquidity sweep reversals, or Session Fib Fan for diagonal support/resistance bounces.
Manage Positions Aggressively
Scalping targets are small, so exits must be precise. Take partial profits at the first target and move the stop to breakeven. Never let a winning scalp turn into a losing trade.
Best Practices
Risk Less Per Scalp
Because of the higher frequency of trades, risk 0.25-0.5% per scalp instead of the standard 1%. The volume of trades compensates for the smaller per-trade risk.
Avoid Overtrading
Set a daily trade limit (e.g., 5-10 trades). Quality over quantity. The best scalpers take fewer, higher-conviction trades rather than firing at every small movement.
Use a Fast Connection
Scalping is sensitive to execution speed. Use a wired internet connection, close unnecessary applications, and ensure your charting platform and broker are performing optimally.
Stop After 3 Consecutive Losses
Three losses in a row usually indicates the market conditions don't match your strategy. Step away for at least 30 minutes before reassessing.
Related Indicators
Related Articles
Ready to Start Trading?
Get access to all 18 premium GrandAlgo indicators and start applying this strategy today.