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Easy Scalping Strategy for Day Trading (High Win Rate Strategy)

0h 04m video Published Oct 14, 2021 Transcribed Jul 28, 2026 TradingLab TradingLab
Beginner 3 min read For: Beginner to intermediate day traders looking for a simple, rule-based scalping strategy.
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"Delivers a clear, rule-based strategy, but the 'high win rate' claim is unsupported by evidence."

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This video presents a simple scalping strategy for day trading that combines the Williams Fractals indicator with three moving averages (20, 50, 100). The strategy provides clear entry and exit rules, including stop loss placement and a critical rule to avoid false signals, aiming for a high win rate. Suitable for various time frames, it emphasizes low fees for 1-minute trading.

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Setup Indicators

Add Williams Fractals indicator with period 2, then add three moving averages with lengths 20, 50, and 100.

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Long Entry Condition

For long trades, the moving averages must be in order: 20 above 50 above 100. Price must pull under the 20 MA, then a green fractal arrow appears. Enter long with stop loss below the 50 MA (or 100 MA if price pulled deeper) and a 1.5 risk-reward ratio.

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Critical Rule for Longs

If price closes below the 100 MA, ignore the next green fractal arrow to avoid high probability of further drop.

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Short Entry Condition

For short trades, MAs must be in reverse order: 100 on top, 50 in middle, 20 on bottom. Wait for price to cross above the 20 MA, then enter on a red fractal arrow. Stop loss above the 50 MA, 1.5 risk-reward.

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Importance of Low Fees

When trading on a 1-minute timeframe, ensure your broker or exchange has low fees; otherwise, fees will erode gains due to high trade volume.

The scalping strategy using Williams Fractals and moving averages provides a structured approach to day trading with clear entry and exit rules. Adhering to the critical rule about price closing below the 100 MA can help avoid false signals and improve profitability.

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Tutorial Checklist

1 00:18 Add Williams Fractals indicator with period 2. Optionally flip colors (green for up, red for down).
2 00:52 Add three moving averages with lengths 20, 50, and 100. Set colors for clarity.
3 01:09 For a long trade: ensure MAs are in order (20>50>100), wait for price to dip under 20 MA, then enter long when green fractal appears.
4 02:25 Set stop loss below the 50 MA (or below 100 MA if price pulled under 50) and target a 1.5 risk-reward ratio.
5 02:54 Critical rule: If price closes below the 100 MA, do not enter on the next green fractal.
6 03:19 For a short trade: ensure MAs are reversed (100>50>20), wait for price to cross above 20 MA, then enter on red fractal.
7 03:46 Set stop loss above the 50 MA and target 1.5 risk-reward for shorts.
8 03:59 If using 1-minute timeframe, confirm low fees with your broker to protect profits.

Study Flashcards (8)

What period should the Williams Fractals indicator be set to?

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2

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What are the three lengths for the moving averages?

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20, 50, and 100

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For a long trade, what must be the order of the moving averages?

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20 MA above 50 MA, and 50 MA above 100 MA

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Where should the stop loss be placed for a long trade?

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Right below the 50 MA, or below the 100 MA if price pulled under the 50

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What is the critical rule if price closes below the 100 MA?

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Do not enter on the next green fractal arrow

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For a short trade, what is the order of moving averages?

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100 on top, 50 in middle, 20 on bottom

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What time frame is primarily used in the video?

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1 minute

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What should you ensure if trading on a 1-minute timeframe?

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Low fees from your broker or exchange

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💡 Key Takeaways

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Setting Up Williams Fractals

Establishes the core indicator and its essential parameter (period 2).

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Moving Average Alignment for Longs

Defines the trend condition required before considering a trade.

01:09
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Critical Rule: Avoid False Signals

Provides a key filter to prevent trades when the trend weakens.

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Short Entry Rule

Illustrates the symmetrical approach for bearish trades.

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Importance of Low Fees

Highlights a practical consideration for scalpers to maintain profitability.

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[00:00] In this video, I m going to show you a simple scalping strategy that works perfect for the It uses a special indicator called the Williams Fractals indicator and we are going to combine It s easy to use, works in almost all markets, and most importantly it works.

[00:18] First things first, get on trading view or whatever trading chart platform you use. Right now I have my time frame set to 1 minute, but this strategy will work for all time frames. To do that, go the indicators tab . Type in Williams fractals . And its going to be this

[00:36] The default settings will work perfect, just make sure the period is set to 2, and for the colors, it originally red then green, but I flipped them to green then red, so its Next, we are going to add some moving averages.

[00:52] Go back to the indicators tab, and type in three moving averages , It should be this Once you have that added, we are going to change the settings up a bit. Change length 1 to 20, Length 2 to 50, and length 3 to 100.

[01:09] Then for simplicity sake I m going to change the colors of the lines to green, yellow, Now that we have the indicators added let s go on to how the strategy actually works. The first rule of this strategy is you can only go long if the the 20 day (the green

[01:25] And the 50 day, is above the 100 day. If they are crossing each other like this, then you should not enter the trade. It s the complete opposite for a short trade, so the 200 should be on top, the 50 in the

[01:40] Now that we know how the moving averages should look, lets move on to know when to enter into To enter a long trade, the price has to pull back under the 20 day moving average, or under

[01:53] Then you also have to see a Williams Fractal green arrow. Let me show you an example so you can better understand what I m talking about. So first things first, we made sure the moving averages are in the correct order and they

[02:09] Then we wait for price to cross under the 20 day moving average. We keep waiting till the Williams fractals indicator gives us the green arrow for the Once it does we create a long position put the stop loss right below the 50 day, and

[02:25] As you can see in this example the strategy worked out perfectly and we made money. If the price keeps moving down before the Williams fractal gives a green arrow, and

[02:37] Your going to do the same thing and enter the trade here, but this time you are going to add a stop loss right below the 100 day and still set a 1.5 ratio. Now, there is a very important rule you must follow for this trading strategy to be profitable.

[02:54] If the price moves below the 100 day moving average, you do not enter a trade on the green So as you can see here the price moves below the 100 day, then the Williams fractal gives

[03:07] So if the price ever closes below the 100 just disregard the next green arrow. Because the chance that it will drop even more is a lot higher.

[03:19] First, we make sure all of our lines our correct by having the 100 on top, and the 20 on bottom. The we wait for the price to cross above the 20 day, then wait for a red arrow from the

[03:33] Once we get the signal, we enter the trade here, add a stop loss right above the 50 day, You should also understand, that you have to trust the strategy.

[03:46] As you can see here, the trading signals gave us the go ahead to enter the trade, we make mark, you will be fine. if you are trading on the 1 minute time frame.

[03:59] If you are, it s extremely important you make sure that your broker or exchange has low fees, otherwise the fees will ruin the gains because of the volume of trades you are taking. I just shows you a winning strategy using moving averages and the Williams fractal indicator.

[04:15] All I ask in return is if you take 2 seconds out of your day and like this video. If you want to see one of my top favorite strategies I use on a daily basis, check out this video, and ill see you guys next time.

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