BTC & ETH Scalping Cheat Sheet — Short‑Term Levels for This Week
Note: Markets are volatile. Use tight risk controls, quick exits, and small position sizes.
Bitcoin (BTC) Scalping Levels
1) Bullish Scalps (Long Entries)
Entry Zone (Aggressive):
- $88,000–$89,000 — strong near‑term support zone where buyers often step in.
Stop‑Loss:
- $86,500 — just below swing low support to protect against deeper drops.
Profit Targets (Quick Scalps):
- Target 1: $90,500–$91,000 — immediate resistance / scalp profit zone.
- Target 2: $92,500–$93,000 — first overhead cluster before bigger resistance.
- Target 3: $94,000–$95,000 — upper swing target only if momentum stays strong.
Risk Rule: Tight stops and quick exits — aim for
+0.5% to +2% scalps.
2) Bearish Scalps (Short Entries)
Entry Zone (Aggressive):
- $91,000–$92,000 — resistance band where price has struggled to sustainably hold above.
Stop‑Loss:
- $92,500 — just above the resistance cluster.
Profit Targets (Quick Scalps):
- Target 1: $90,000–$89,500 — near‑term support bounce zone.
- Target 2: $88,000–$87,500 — deeper support, ideal for slightly larger scalps.
- Target 3: $86,500 — final immediate support for short moves.
Risk Rule: Keep stops tight — cover quickly if price shows reversal candlesticks.
Ethereum (ETH) Scalping Levels
1) Bullish Scalps (Long Entries)
Entry Zone (Aggressive):
- $3,080–$3,110 — current near‑term support pivot zone.
Stop‑Loss:
- $3,050 — just below key short‑term demand.
Profit Targets (Quick Scalps):
- Target 1: $3,160–$3,180 — minor resistance band.
- Target 2: $3,250–$3,280 — significant near‑term overhead zone noted by multiple analysts.
- Target 3: $3,350–$3,380 — breakout target if momentum accelerates.
Risk Rule: Close partial profits early — Ethereum can chop around pivot levels.
2) Bearish Scalps (Short Entries)
Entry Zone (Aggressive):
- $3,250–$3,280 — resistance cluster where ETH tends to retrace.
Stop‑Loss:
- $3,305 — above recent swing high resistance.
Profit Targets (Quick Scalps):
- Target 1: $3,200–$3,180 — near‑term support.
- Target 2: $3,120–$3,100 — deeper consolidation zone.
- Target 3: $3,050 — key lower pivot support.
Scalping Rules & Tips
Timeframes: Focus on
1‑minute and 5‑minute charts for entries.
Candlestick confirmation: Enter after confirmation candles (pin bars, engulfing) near zones.
Volume matters: Higher volume near entry suggests stronger moves.
Risk per trade: Keep to
1–2% of position size for scalps.
Quick exits: Scalping profits typically 0.5%–2% — lock in profits early.
Summary Grid (Quick Reference)
| Asset | Entry (Long) | Stop‑Loss | Target 1 | Target 2 | Target 3 |
|---|
| BTC Long | $88,000–$89,000 | $86,500 | $90,500–$91,000 | $92,500–$93,000 | $94,000–$95,000 |
| BTC Short | $91,000–$92,000 | $92,500 | $90,000–$89,500 | $88,000–$87,500 | $86,500 |
| ETH Long | $3,080–$3,110 | $3,050 | $3,160–$3,180 | $3,250–$3,280 | $3,350–$3,380 |
| ETH Short | $3,250–$3,280 | $3,305 | $3,200–$3,180 | $3,120–$3,100 | $3,050 |
