Scalping vs Swing Trading on Prop Firm Accounts

Scalping and swing trading have fundamentally different risk profiles on prop firm accounts. Scalping means more trades, more costs, and faster feedback. Swing trading means fewer trades, lower costs, but requires patience and wider stops.

Which style is better for passing challenges? We compare win rates, costs, drawdown risk, and time investment for both approaches.

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