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Forex Scalping Strategy With Exponential Moving Average

    Scalp with the trend! This strategy is composed of the 132 period exponential moving average that works together with the SSRC oscillator.

    We will be looking for short opportunities below the 132 EMA.

    Similarly, we will be looking for buy opportunities above the 132 EMA.

    The SSRC oscillator gives us a laser sharp entry signal in the direction of the prevailing trend.

    Scalping Setup

    Indicators: 132 period exponential moving average (132 EMA), 1SSRC
    Preferred time frame(s): 1 min
    Trading sessions: EUR, US
    Preferred Currency pairs: Medium to high volatile pairs

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    EUR/USD 1 Min Chart Example

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    As shown in the 1 min EUR/USD chart above, we had two short signals closed for 15 pips each (total profit: 30 pips).

    Trading Rules

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    Buy Rules:

    • Price above the 132 EMA (bullish trend)
    • 1SSRC indicator back above -0.75 from below (oversold market conditions)

    Open BUY position. Set stop loss below the most recent swing low with 15 pips price objective.

    Sell Rules:

    • Price below the 132 EMA (bearish trend)
    • 1SSRC indicator back below 0.75 from above (overbought market conditions)

    Open SELL position. Place stop loss above the most recent swing high with 15 pips price objective.