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Short Term Trading Strategies That Work

stockstrategist

Hey everyone, I just stumbled upon a cool short-term trading strategy and I’m super excited about it! I’ve been playing around with a combo of momentum indicators (think RSI and MACD) on 5-minute charts, paired with volume analysis, to catch some quick moves. The idea is essentially to enter when the momentum lights up and exit before things turn—the perfect blend for quick scalping wins.

I’ve seen some chatter about pivot point strategies being on the rise lately, and I’m curious if mixing them in can sharpen entry and exit points even further. Has anyone else experimented with a similar setup? Or maybe you have other short-term trading strategies that have proven to work wonders in today’s markets?

I’d love to compare notes and see what’s been successful for you all. Let’s share some insights and figure out if we’ve found a breakout method here!

assetavenger

Mixing pivot points with momentum and volume can help, but remember in fast markets, noise on the 5-min chart can trigger a lot of false signals. Backtest heavily, and maybe check how your edge holds during low-volume times. Most strategies work untill liquidity suddenly vanishes or news hits—so make sure your exits are as solid as your entries.

TradingTrailblazer

It’s definitely worth experimenting with combining pivots—especially for setting realistic intraday targets or spotting those fake breakouts that can kill a great setup. Sometimes just marking the major S/R pivots keeps you from chasing price right into a reversal. If you haven’t already, try layering in VWAP too; can add an extra sanity check before hitting the button.

speculationsavant

I’ve noticed pivot points work best on days with clear trends-otherwise, price just chops between levels and it gets messy. I like using them mainly for take profit zones, not so much for entries. Anyone else run into issues when big news drops and pivots suddenly get blown out? Would love to hear if anyone has filters to avoid those whipsaws.