Scalping Strategy Guide: Using the Exness Raw Spread Account

In 2026, the Exness Raw Spread Account has become the primary choice for professional scalpers. Because scalping relies on capturing small price movements (often 5–10 pips) dozens of times a day, even a tiny spread can eat 50% of your profits.

The Raw Spread account solves this by offering institutional-grade spreads (0.0 pips) in exchange for a fixed, transparent commission.

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1. The Technical Setup: Why Raw Spread?

To scalp effectively, your "transaction cost" must be predictable and as low as possible.

• The 0.0 Pip Advantage: On major pairs like EUR/USD, GBP/USD, and USD/JPY, the spread frequently sits at absolute zero. You enter and exit at the market's "true" price.

• Fixed Commission: You pay $3.50 per side per lot ($7 round turn).

  • Math Check: A 1-pip spread on a standard lot costs $10. By paying a $7 commission instead, you save $3 per trade. If you trade 20 times a day, that’s $60/day in saved costs.

• Market Execution: Unlike the "Pro" account which uses Instant Execution (and can result in "Requotes"), the Raw Spread account uses Market Execution. This means your order is filled instantly at the next available price—essential for fast-moving markets.

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2. 2026 Scalping Strategy: "The 1-Minute EMA Cross"

This is a high-probability strategy optimized for the low-latency environment of Exness.

Indicators Required:

1. 5-period EMA (Exponential Moving Average) - Blue

2. 13-period EMA - Red

3. Stochastic Oscillator (Settings: 5, 3, 3)

Entry Rules:

• For a Buy (Long): 1. The 5 EMA crosses above the 13 EMA. 2. The Stochastic lines are pointing up and have just crossed above the 20 (oversold) level. 3. Enter immediately at the close of the crossing candle.

• For a Sell (Short): 1. The 5 EMA crosses below the 13 EMA. 2. The Stochastic lines are pointing down and have just crossed below the 80 (overbought) level.

Exit Rules (The "Sniper" Exit):

• Take Profit: 5–8 pips. With 0.0 spreads, you hit your target much faster than on a Standard account.

• Stop Loss: 3–5 pips or just below/above the recent "swing" candle.

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3. Maximizing Performance with Exness Tools

To get the most out of this account in 2026, use these specific Exness features:

Use the Free VPS

Scalping requires low latency. If your ping is 200ms, you are trading "old" prices. Exness provides a Free VPS (Virtual Private Server) if you maintain a certain balance. This places your MT4/MT5 terminal right next to the Exness trade servers, reducing execution time to under 5ms.

One-Click Trading

On the Exness Terminal (Web) or MT5, enable "One-Click Trading." In scalping, the 2 seconds it takes to confirm a trade can be the difference between a winner and a loser.

Unlimited Leverage (Use with Caution)

Exness allows Unlimited Leverage for accounts under $1,000.

• Scalper's Use Case: It allows you to open a 1.0 lot position with only a few dollars in margin.

• The Warning: While this allows for "account flipping," one 3-pip move against you will trigger a Stop Out. Always use a hard Stop Loss.

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4. Scalping Checklist for 2026

• [ ] Account Type: Raw Spread (Suffix "-r" on symbols).

• [ ] Timeframe: 1-Minute (M1) or 5-Minute (M5).

• [ ] Best Pairs: EURUSD, GBPUSD, XAUUSD (Gold).

• [ ] Trading Session: London/New York overlap (13:00 – 17:00 GMT). This is when liquidity is highest and spreads are tightest.

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5. Risk Management: The 1% Rule

Because scalpers trade frequently, the "Gambler's Ruin" is a real threat. Never risk more than 1% of your total balance on a single scalp. If you have $1,000, your Stop Loss should never represent more than a $10 loss.