A trading style (or strategy) focused on ultra-short-term trades aiming to snatch small profits repeatedly, often just a few pips at a time. Scalpers may execute tens or hundreds of trades a day, sometimes holding positions for only seconds or minutes. In practice, a scalping forex robot will attempt to exploit small price fluctuations – for example, entering and exiting on the order of 3-5 pips gain. “Scalping is geared towards profiting from minor price changes… many small profits can compound into large gains”. Because of the rapid in-and-out nature, scalping relies on low spreads, fast execution, and minimal slippage. Broker impact: Some brokers explicitly allow or disallow scalping. A broker that “allows scalping” usually means they won’t impose minimum trade duration or distance rules – you’re free to close trades within seconds. Dealing desk brokers in particular may discourage or prohibit scalping (e.g., by defining any trade closed under 2 minutes as scalping and voiding it) because such trades can be hard for them to hedge. When running a scalping EA, it’s crucial to choose a broker with an ECN/NDD environment, tight spreads, low commissions, and a track record of accommodating high-frequency traders.

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