Scalping

Fast execution, tight spreads, and no minimum hold time — ranked for scalpers.

What is Scalping?

Scalping is a high-frequency trading strategy where traders aim to profit from small price movements, typically holding positions for seconds to minutes. Scalpers rely on tight spreads, fast execution, and high leverage to accumulate small gains across dozens or hundreds of trades per day.

Why firm choice matters for Scalping

Scalping requires tight spreads, fast execution, and flexible rules. Not all prop firms allow scalping or have the infrastructure to support it effectively.

What to look for

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Top prop firms for Scalping

  1. My Funded Futures — trust 8.8/10 (A), 80/20 – 90/10 split, from $57 – $449/mo
  2. FundedNext — trust 8.6/10 (A), 80/20 – 95/5 split, from $49.99 – $1,049.99
  3. Tradeify — trust 8.3/10 (A), 100/0 first $15K, then 90/10 split, from $65 – $221 (one-time)
  4. Funded Trading Plus — trust 7.9/10 (B+), 80/20 – 100/0 split, from $119 – $949
  5. Apex Trader Funding — trust 8.2/10 (A), 100/0 split, from $249 – $657 (one-time)
  6. Alpha Capital Group — trust 8.8/10 (A), 80/20 split, from $50 – $997
  7. Alpha Futures — trust 7.8/10 (B+), 100/0 (first $12.5K) · 70/30 – 90/10 split, from $79/mo – $239/mo
  8. TradeDay — trust 8.2/10 (A), 80/20 – 95/5 split, from $87 – $262/mo
  9. Take Profit Trader — trust 8.1/10 (A), 80/20 – 90/10 split, from $150 – $360/mo
  10. Lucid Trading — trust 7.7/10 (B+), 90/10 split, from $49 – $599

Tips for Scalping

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Frequently asked questions

Can I scalp with FTMO?

Yes. FTMO allows scalping with no minimum hold time. However, they prohibit HFT bots and high-frequency algorithmic trading.

What's the best platform for scalping?

cTrader and MT5 are generally considered the best for scalping due to faster order execution, depth of market visibility, and raw spread accounts.

Do prop firms count scalping trades toward minimum trading days?

Yes, most firms count any day with at least one executed trade toward your minimum trading day requirement, regardless of hold time.

Is news scalping allowed?

Many firms restrict trading during high-impact news events. Check each firm's specific news trading policy before scalping around NFP, FOMC, or CPI releases.

What lot size should I use for scalping?

Most scalpers use 0.5-2% risk per trade. With a $100K funded account, that's typically 1-5 lots on major pairs depending on stop distance.

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