Trading intentions
How the same setup is used with different holding intentions.
Choose the intended trade before entry.
| Intention | Source guidance |
|---|---|
| Scalp | Use the 5-minute PTB for the quick move. 2R is a good result. |
| Day trade | Use wider structural risk and active management to hold more of the session. |
| Swing | A 15-minute entry may support a multi-session hold. |
| Longer trade | An hourly entry supports slower management. |
The daily and hourly charts provide the map. The 5-minute chart is the primary intraday setup and management chart. The 1-minute chart is optional for SBS or very small scalps and brings more fakeouts.
Do not relabel a stalled scalp as a day trade after entry. Do not cut every declared larger hold at the first scalp objective.