Market Conditions
- Choppy microstructure with frequent mean reversion.
- Avoid trend days with one‑way drives; look for two‑sided flow.
- Stable connection and low platform latency required.
VIX 50 1S — Micro Scalps
Ultra‑short scalp framework on the synthetic VIX 50 1S index, fading quick stretches back to the mean with strict execution and risk control.
Timeframe & Session
- Tick/1‑second proxy; confirm bias on M1.
- Trade only during your most liquid and stable hours.
Setup & Tools
- Mean band (e.g., fast EMA with envelope or Keltner).
- Fast momentum cue (micro engulfing or RSI flips).
- Session marker and timer to cap total screen time.
Entry Rules
- Price stretches outside band; wait for momentum tick back.
- Enter toward the mean; avoid chasing after reversion completed.
- Skip if higher‑tf (M1) shows strong trend against your fade.
Stop & Target
- Hard stop just beyond band breach or micro swing.
- Target quick 0.5–1R; flatten fast if momentum stalls.
- No averaging down; one shot per stretch.
Risk & Management
- Risk per trade: 0.1–0.3% due to ultra‑short cadence.
- Max trades per session (e.g., 5–8) and hard daily stop.
- Maintain VPS, hotkeys, and confirm fills vs. intended.
Backtesting & Drill
- Replay drills: record 50–100 stretch‑and‑revert samples.
- Track stretch distance vs. band, time‑to‑revert, and R outcome.
- Define no‑trade zones (news, lag spikes, unstable prints).
Execution Checklist
- Latency under control; DOM/quotes stable.
- Band and RSI/momentum calibrated; no conflicting signals.
- Stops/targets hotkeys tested; strict no‑averaging discipline.
Common Mistakes
- Overtrading after a loss; breaking the session cap.
- Holding for large targets on a micro‑scalp framework.
- Trading during unstable connection periods.
Disclaimer
Educational content only. Trading involves significant risk. Never trade money you cannot afford to lose. Past performance does not guarantee future results.