Scalp Orders

What is a Scalp Order?

A scalp order is a specialized order type designed for rapid position entry and exit. It provides a streamlined interface for traders who need to open and close positions quickly within tight price ranges, making it ideal for short-term scalping strategies.

Unlike standard order forms, the scalp order panel displays both Long and Short sides simultaneously, allowing you to enter or exit in either direction without switching tabs.

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How Scalp Orders Work

1

Set Your Size

Enter the position size in the asset (e.g. BTC) or in USDC. Use the percentage slider to quickly allocate a portion of your available funds.

2

Configure Ticks

Set the number of ticks for each side. Ticks determine how far from the current price your order will be placed. A lower tick value means tighter entry closer to the market price.

3

Choose Direction

Click Buy / Long or Sell / Short to place your order. Both sides are visible at once, showing the estimated entry price for each direction.

4

Optional: Reduce & TP/SL

Enable Reduce to ensure the order only closes an existing position. Enable TP/SL to attach take profit and stop loss levels to the order automatically.

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Key Features

• Dual-side panel — Long and Short entry are displayed side by side, so you can react instantly in either direction.

• Tick-based pricing — Set your entry offset in ticks rather than absolute prices, which is faster for rapid trading.

• Hotkey support — Assign hotkeys to the Buy/Long and Sell/Short buttons for one-click execution without using the mouse.

• Reduce Only — Available on both sides independently, preventing accidental position flips.

• Built-in TP/SL — Attach take profit and stop loss to each scalp order without opening a separate form.

• Margin estimates — Estimated liquidation price, order value, and margin required are shown for both sides before you place the order.

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When to Use Scalp Orders

• Capturing small price movements in volatile markets

• Rapidly entering and exiting positions during high-frequency trading

• Trading around key support and resistance levels with tight entries

• Situations where speed matters more than precise limit price control

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Scalp Orders vs. Other Order Types

	Scalp Order	Market Order	Limit Order
Speed	Fastest (dual-side, hotkeys)	Fast	Slower (waits for fill)
Price control	Tick-based offset	No control	Exact price
Best for	Rapid in-and-out	Immediate execution	Targeted entries
TP/SL built-in	Yes	No	Optional

Scalp orders are optimized for speed and convenience. For larger positions or precise price targeting, consider using Limit Orders or Scale Orders instead.