Scalping involves trades lasting seconds to minutes with 5-15 pip targets. The London-New York overlap from 6:30-10:30 PM IST is the premium window for Indian scalpers with the tightest global spreads.
Best Scalping Windows (IST)
| Window | Session | Quality | EUR/USD Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:30-5:00 PM | London Open | Excellent | 0.5-0.8 pips |
| 6:30-10:30 PM | London-NY Overlap | Best | 0.3-0.6 pips |
| 10:30 PM-1:30 AM | Late New York | Good | 0.7-1.0 pips |
Recommended Setup: Exness Zero
The Exness Zero account offers 0.0-pip spreads on top 30 pairs with $3.50/side commission. Settings: leverage 1:500-1:1000, MT5, minimum ₹16,800.
Alternative: XM Ultra Low
XM Ultra Low offers 0.6-pip spreads with no commission from ₹400.
1-Minute Breakout Strategy
- EUR/USD 1-min chart, 20 EMA, Bollinger Bands (20,2)
- Long: Price breaks upper BB, EMA sloping up
- Short: Price breaks lower BB, EMA sloping down
- SL: 8 pips / TP: 12 pips
- Only trade when spread below 1.0 pip
Risk Management
- Max 1% risk per trade
- Stop after 3% daily loss
- Max 1-2 concurrent positions
- Exit before high-impact news
See our risk management guide and leverage guide.
Conclusion
Scalping from India works best during 6:30-10:30 PM IST on Exness Zero or XM Ultra Low. Start on demo first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Best time for scalping from India?
6:30-10:30 PM IST during London-NY overlap.
Best broker for scalping?
Exness Zero with 0.0-pip spreads.
Capital needed for scalping?
Min ₹16,800 for Exness Zero. Recommended ₹25,000-50,000.