Best TradingView Settings for Scalpers

 Best TradingView Settings for Scalpers

Scalping is all about speed, precision, and timing. If you're a scalper, you already know that every second and every tick matters. That's why having the right TradingView setup can make a huge difference in your success.

In this post, I’m sharing the best TradingView settings for scalpers that I personally use to catch quick entries and exits — whether I’m trading Forex, Crypto, or Indices.

🧠 Why TradingView Settings Matter for Scalpers

Unlike swing or position traders, scalpers rely heavily on real-time market reaction, which means:

• Faster chart updates

• Clear visualization

• Less noise, more focus

• Quick access to tools and indicators

So optimizing your TradingView layout isn’t just about aesthetics — it directly impacts your execution and profitability.

⚙️ Best Chart Settings for Scalping

1. Timeframe: 1-Minute or 3-Minute

These are the most preferred scalping timeframes. 1-minute for high-frequency trades, 3-minute for slightly cleaner structure.

2. Chart Type: Candlestick

Candlesticks give the best real-time information. Don’t use Heikin Ashi for scalping; they lag.

3. Chart Color Theme: Dark Mode

Dark background helps reduce eye strain during long trading sessions.

📐 Essential Scalping Indicators

Here are the top 3 indicators I use as a scalper:

• EMA (9 and 21) – For quick trend direction

• RSI (Length 7) – For overbought/oversold entries

• VWAP – Helps identify intraday fair value zones

🔧 Custom Settings (Detailed)

🔧 Custom Settings (Detailed)

Setting	Recommended Value
EMA Fast	9
EMA Slow	21
RSI Length	7
RSI Overbought	80
RSI Oversold	20
VWAP	Default (auto-adjusted by TradingView)

🧠 Key Learnings: Lesson and Explanation

🧠 Key Learnings: Lesson and Explanation

Lesson	Explanation
🎯 Use fewer indicators	Too many indicators can confuse you; keep it clean
🎯 1-Minute is fast but risky	Use 3-Min for cleaner entries if you’re new
🎯 Dark theme improves focus	Helps reduce strain during quick decisions

🔥 Best Layout Setup for Scalpers

• Left Toolbar: Drawing tools (trendline, rectangle, long/short position)

• Top Toolbar: Timeframe switch (1M, 3M, 15M), alerts, replay button

• Bottom: RSI panel

• Right Panel: Watchlist + alerts

✅ Save this as a template layout in TradingView so you don’t have to set it up every time.

🚫 Common Mistakes to Avoid

🚫 Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Using 5+ indicators together
• Relying on lagging signals like MACD for scalping
• Not using alerts — missing good trades
• Changing settings too often

🧩 Bonus Tip: Use Keyboard Shortcuts

TradingView offers quick shortcuts for scalpers:

• Alt + T: Trendline

• Alt + R: Rectangle

• /: Timeframe switch

• Alt + A: Alert creation

Memorizing 4–5 shortcuts will save you hours every week.

✅ Final Thoughts

Scalping is not for everyone — but with the right TradingView settings, you can give yourself a solid edge in fast-moving markets. Don’t just copy others' indicators; test, refine, and build your own scalping system that suits your psychology.

📌 Pro Tip: Combine these settings with liquidity zones, Smart Money Concepts, and psychological levels for 🔥 sniper entries!