{"id":12231,"date":"2025-11-26T10:35:04","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T09:35:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xeilos.fr\/?p=12231"},"modified":"2025-11-26T10:35:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T09:35:10","slug":"quest-ce-que-le-scalping-et-est-ce-une-methode-adaptee-aux-debutants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xeilos.fr\/en\/quest-ce-que-le-scalping-et-est-ce-une-methode-adaptee-aux-debutants\/","title":{"rendered":"What is scalping and is it a suitable method for beginners?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\np{\njustify-content: space-evenly\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You hear about <strong>scalping<\/strong> Everywhere, but you don&#039;t really know what that entails?<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can one start trading with this strategy? Or is a significant technical background already required?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article explains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>What exactly is the <strong>scalping<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The advantages and requirements of this method<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If it is <strong>suitable for a beginner<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And <strong>how to train yourself effectively<\/strong>, without skipping any steps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What is scalping, and is it right for me?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scalping is an ultra-short-term trading method<\/strong>, where positions are opened and closed in seconds or minutes to profit from micro-price movements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#039;s a method <strong>demanding<\/strong> but <strong>powerful<\/strong>, which may be suitable for beginners <strong>well supervised<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccc At Xeilos, we train beginners in scalping <strong>step by step<\/strong>, with a real simulator (Tradovate), live sessions, and individualized support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\ud83d\udcde <em>Would you like to discuss this with a Xeilos trainer?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignfull\" style=\"font-size:30px\">1. What is scalping in trading? (Simple definition)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scalping is the sprint of trading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The objective: <strong>to capture very small price variations<\/strong> (1 to 10 ticks) over very short time units (15 seconds, 1 minute).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Trade duration: from a few seconds to a maximum of 2 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instruments: indices (Nasdaq, Dax), gold, oil, cryptocurrencies\u2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f5bb64\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Did you know that?<\/strong><br>A scalper can perform <strong>20 to 100 trades per day<\/strong>. It&#039;s a strategy <strong>active and intense<\/strong>, which requires concentration and rigor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignfull has-text-align-left\" style=\"font-size:30px\">2. Scalping vs. Day Trading vs. Swing Trading: What are the differences?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Trading type<\/th><th>Duration of positions<\/th><th>Frequency<\/th><th>Objective<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Scalping<\/strong><\/td><td>A few seconds to 2 minutes<\/td><td>Very high<\/td><td>Take advantage of micro-movements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Day trading<\/strong><\/td><td>A few minutes to a few hours<\/td><td>Average<\/td><td>Capturing intraday movement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Swing trading<\/strong><\/td><td>A few days to weeks<\/td><td>Weak<\/td><td>Follow an underlying trend<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">to understand the differences between the types of trading<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#8ef8cc\">\ud83d\udccc <strong>Synthesis<\/strong><br>Scalping is... <strong>extreme short-term<\/strong>. We need a <strong>solid methodology<\/strong>, suitable tools, and a <strong>mentally trained<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignfull\">3. Is scalping suitable for beginners? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Yes, but only with a structured educational framework.<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scalping may seem simple (\u201cquickly pressing the button\u201d), but in reality:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>\u274c It&#039;s very easy to \u201c<strong>burn down his account<\/strong>\u201d&quot;without discipline<br>\u274c This can generate <strong>stress<\/strong> or <strong>impulsive decision-making<\/strong><br>\u274c Leverage amplifies both losses and gains<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Xeilos, we have structured a <strong>progressive learning path<\/strong>, even for beginners:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Theoretical learning (technical analysis, order book)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simulation via <strong>Tradovate<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Live, supervised sessions with professional traders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preparation for <strong>prop firms<\/strong> (Apex, Bulenox, Lucid\u2026)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#8ef8cc\">\u2705 <strong>Trick<\/strong><br>Scalping is ideal for developing <strong>an iron discipline<\/strong>, if you are <strong>well-supported and methodical<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. What steps should I follow to use my CPF (Personal Training Account) for career change?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>To succeed in scalping, you need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A fast platform like <strong>Tradovate<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to <strong>order book<\/strong> (DOM)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>stable and fast internet connection<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>experienced trainer<\/strong> to correct your mistakes in real time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udf93 At Xeilos, all the tools are included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Tradovate Pro Simulator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DOM access + advanced graphics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scalping coaching sessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training room with S\u00e9bastien Riquier \u2013 among others \u2013 (live + replay)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Why choose scalping with Xeilos?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Xeilos, <strong>Scalping is much more than a trading method<\/strong> It&#039;s in our DNA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our trainers are all <strong>active professional scalpers<\/strong>, with real field experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Marc-Antoine de Villiers<\/strong>, the first French trader to have distinguished himself in a prop firm, recognized for his surgical approach to scalping with the order book.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gregory Cacace<\/strong>, co-founder of Xeilos, entrepreneur-trader, who designed a clear, rigorous and results-oriented pedagogy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>S\u00e9bastien Riquier<\/strong>, head of the trading floor, who trains our students twice a week via <strong>live scalping debriefs<\/strong>, and accompanies learners in the trading room by exposing them to real market conditions during Nasdaq trading each afternoon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, they designed a <strong>structured scalping path<\/strong>, intended for both <strong>beginners<\/strong> than to <strong>traders in career transition<\/strong> :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Pro Simulator <strong>Tradovate<\/strong> (identical to prop firms)<br>\u2705 Learning the <strong>order book (DOM)<\/strong> and volumes<br>\u2705 Individual coaching and live debriefs<br>\u2705 Preparation for validation of the best prop firms (Apex, Bulenox, Lucid\u2026)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#7ea8be\">\ud83d\udcca<strong> Key Figures<\/strong> :<br>Some prop firms like Apex or Bulenox allow trading with up to <strong>300,000 $ of simulated capital<\/strong>, as soon as the challenge is validated. That&#039;s what Xeilos is preparing you for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignfull\">Conclusion: Scalping is a demanding but incredibly educational method.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scalping may seem intimidating, but <strong>It&#039;s one of the best schools for developing a professional trader mindset.<\/strong>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the right support, <strong>Even a beginner can learn it successfully<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Xeilos, we help you lay the right foundations, practice safely in simulators, and quickly move into real-world situations (via prop firms).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\ud83c\udfaf What if scalping was made for you without you even knowing it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-kubio-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-742f3bace41f1f0fd321cebfdd575944\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\ud83d\udc49 Schedule an educational appointment with a Xeilos trainer to see if scalping is right for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Useful links: <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd17 <a href=\"https:\/\/xeilos.fr\/en\/nos-programmes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Certification training in trading \u2013 Xeilos<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd17 <a href=\"https:\/\/xeilos.fr\/en\/accueil\/expert-des-marches-financiers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Master&#039;s degree in financial markets \u2013 Xeilos<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd17 <a href=\"https:\/\/xeilos.fr\/en\/quelles-sont-les-etapes-pour-devenir-trader-professionnel-en-france\/\" title=\"\">Article: The steps to becoming a professional trader<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd17<a href=\"https:\/\/xeilos.fr\/en\/les-prop-firms-une-revolution-pour-les-traders-independants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"> Comparison of Prop Firm vs. Personal Account<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You hear about scalping everywhere, but you don&#039;t really know what it involves?<\/p>\n<p>Can one start trading with this strategy? 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entendez parler de scalping partout, mais vous ne savez pas vraiment ce que cela implique ? Peut-on d\u00e9buter en trading avec cette strat\u00e9gie ? Ou faut-il d\u00e9j\u00e0 un bagage technique important ?","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/xeilos.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12231"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/xeilos.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/xeilos.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xeilos.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xeilos.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12231"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/xeilos.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12231\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12233,"href":"https:\/\/xeilos.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12231\/revisions\/12233"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xeilos.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12232"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/xeilos.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12231"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xeilos.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12231"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xeilos.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12231"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}