If you are starting out in the world of trading and feel overwhelmed by so much information, this article is for you. Today I present a scalping strategy based on the concept of confluence, originally explained by Alex Ruiz, which has become one of the favorites among beginner traders because it combines simplicity, precision, and speed. Ideal for small accounts and for those looking for quick results without falling into unnecessary risks.

Step 1: Find a Confluence Zone (the heart of the strategy)

The premise is simple: the more factors coincide at the same point, the better your entries will be.

For this, you should look for at least two of these elements to come together:

  • A horizontal support or resistance level

  • A diagonal trend (trend lines)

  • The 200 EMA, which acts as a dynamic barrier

  • When two or more coincide, you have a high probability zone. That is the point where professional traders are also watching.

Step 2: Confirm the entry with the Stochastic

Once you have the confluence zone, you need extra confirmation before diving in.

Here comes the stochastic indicator, which will help you detect:

  • Overbought

  • Oversold

  • And above all... clear divergences with the price

The strategy does not seek impulsive entries, but movements where the stochastic shows that the price is losing strength right in the confluence zone. It is your filter against false breakouts.

Step 3: Manage your trade like a professional trader

Entering well is important, but managing well is what makes small accounts grow.

The strategy establishes:

  • A minimum take profit of 2:1
    (for every dollar you risk, you aim to gain at least two)

  • A tight stop loss, which you can even move following a complementary SMA or EMA

This allows even with few trades a day, your growth curve to be stable and controlled.


Conclusion: A simple strategy that can change your way of scalping

If you are starting in the world of scalping and want to grow your account in an orderly way, this strategy is a perfect tool.

Simple, fast, and based on real market logic.

✔ Confluence zones

✔ Confirmation with stochastic

✔ Strict risk management

✔ Mandatory backtesting

If you apply these steps with discipline and without haste, you will be much closer to becoming a consistent trader.