SCALP
Closer view. Faster market structure. More sensitive to spread and execution quality.
Choose a pace
SCALP, DAY or SWING?
Think of them as three zoom levels. SCALP looks closer, DAY sits in the middle, and SWING looks at the bigger picture.
New to MCS?Start with DAY. It is the default and the easiest place to learn the dashboard before trying the faster or slower modes.
The simple difference
DAY
Middle view. Balanced intraday structure. The default MCS mode.
SWING
Bigger view. Slower market structure and longer holding horizon.
What changes when I switch mode?
MCS still watches the same 28 pairs. The main change is how far it “zooms out” to read currency flow and market structure.
SCALPFlow: H4 / H1 / M15
Entry structure: M5
Entry structure: M5
DAYFlow: D1 / H4 / H1
Entry structure: M15
Entry structure: M15
SWINGFlow: W1 / D1 / H4
Entry structure: H1
Entry structure: H1
Which one should I use?
I want shorter-term opportunities
Look at SCALP. It uses the fastest execution timeframe. Because it reacts to smaller moves, broker spread and execution quality matter more.
I just want a sensible place to start
Use DAY. Learn how MCS behaves first. You can always compare another mode later.
I prefer a slower, bigger-picture view
Look at SWING. It uses higher timeframes and is not designed around the same intraday end-of-session close behaviour as SCALP and DAY.
Show me the technical numbers
| Mode | Flow timeframes | Execution TF | Stop lookback | Minimum stop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCALP | H4 / H1 / M15 | M5 | 50 bars | 30 points |
| DAY | D1 / H4 / H1 | M15 | 48 bars | 80 points |
| SWING | W1 / D1 / H4 | H1 | 72 bars | 200 points |
Do not judge a mode from one tradeA mode changes the market horizon. If you want to compare modes, keep the broker and other settings controlled and give each mode a meaningful sample.