scalp

name	scalp
description	Momentum scalping strategy -- scan for movers, confirm with orderbook, enter with tight TP/SL.

Momentum Scalping

A short-term scalping strategy that identifies momentum moves and captures quick profits with tight risk management.

Parameters

• Take-Profit: 1.0% from entry
• Stop-Loss: 0.6% from entry
• Risk per trade: 1-2% of available balance
• Max concurrent positions: 3
• Leverage: 10x (default)

Workflow

1. Scan for Momentum

Call get_tickers with no symbol to retrieve all tickers. Filter for:

• Long candidates: price24hPcnt > 3% (strong upward momentum)
• Short candidates: price24hPcnt < -3% (strong downward momentum)
• Volume filter: prioritize symbols with above-average 24h volume

Sort candidates by absolute price24hPcnt to find the strongest movers.

2. Check Current Positions

Call get_positions to see how many positions are open. Do not exceed 3 concurrent scalp positions. If already at the limit, skip or close the weakest position first.

3. Orderbook Confirmation

For each candidate, call get_orderbook and analyze:

• For longs: bid volume should be at least 1.5x ask volume in the top 5 levels (buying pressure)
• For shorts: ask volume should be at least 1.5x bid volume in the top 5 levels (selling pressure)

If the orderbook does not confirm the direction, skip the symbol.

4. Execute the Trade

For confirmed candidates:

1. Call get_instruments to get lot size and tick size
2. Call get_balance to check available margin
3. Calculate position size (risk 1-2% of balance)
4. Call set_leverage to set 10x leverage
5. Call place_order as a market order with:
   • Take-profit at 1.0% from current price
   • Stop-loss at 0.6% from current price

5. Monitor and Cycle

After placing a trade:

1. Call get_positions to verify entry
2. Report the trade details
3. If fewer than 3 positions are open, scan for the next candidate
4. Repeat the cycle

Notes

• This strategy works best during high-volatility periods
• Avoid scalping during low-volume hours
• If a symbol has already been scalped and closed at SL, do not re-enter the same symbol in the same session