Scalping
A very short-term style that aims for small gains of a few pips, holding trades for seconds to minutes. Spreads and execution matter enormously.
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Day trading
Opening and closing trades within the same day, so no positions…
Spread
The difference between the bid and ask price, and the main cost of…
Algorithmic trading
Using computer programs to generate and execute trades from…
Breakout trading
Entering as price breaks out of a range or pattern, expecting…
Grid trading
Placing orders at regular intervals above and below price. Without…
Martingale
Doubling position size after each loss to recover it with one win.…