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SCALPING

Small minute-by-minute moves, many trades in a day.

Published by The Retail Trader · JUL 31, 2026 · Market Structure

Scalping — small minute-minute moves, many trades in a day.

WHERE THIS FITS IN

This term comes under Market Structure, in the section "TIMEFRAME AND TRADER TYPES". Same chart, different timeframe, completely different story:

RELATED TERMS TO READ

Other terms in this group — understanding them together is more useful:
• Timeframe
• Multi-Timeframe Analysis
• HTF / LTF
• Top-Down Analysis
• Intraday Trading
• Swing Trading
• Positional / Investing

To read the entire group and all its examples in one place, see the journal "MARKET STRUCTURE: LEVELS, ZONES and SWINGS" - this term is taken from there.

This entry is for educational purposes only and is not a recommendation to buy or sell. Exchanges change charges, margins, lot sizes and expiry rules from time to time, so verify any figures with your broker or exchange.

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