The cost structure of scalping
Scalping targets only a few pips per trade, making spread the dominant cost. One 1-lot EURUSD trade costs roughly $10 at a 1.0-pip spread, versus about $8 on a 0.1-pip raw account with $3.5 per-side commission. Trade more often and that gap compounds fast.
The net-cost formula
With rebates included, a short-term trader's real cost is: net cost = spread + commission − rebate. Using our rates: raw accounts (0.0 spreads + commission) stacked with a $7.5 per-lot rebate turn many majors net-positive; commission-free standard accounts (spreads from 1.0) with a $6–7 rebate still cut the effective spread by more than half.
Which accounts suit scalping
Look for raw-spread tiers: Exness Raw Spread/Zero, Tickmill Raw, FxPro cTrader/Raw+, and the ECN accounts at D Prime and ZFX — spreads from 0.0–0.2 pips. With rebates on top, every trade's break-even point moves materially lower.
Execution decides the outcome
For scalpers, slippage and latency matter more than headline spreads. Test execution on a demo first: fill speed, worst-case slippage, support for high-frequency orders. Some platforms restrict ultra-high-frequency styles — confirm with support before going live.
Open through us and bind your account: rebates settle on your broker's cycle, daily or weekly, and every scalped lot pays you back.
FAQ
What are the main costs of scalping?
Spread and commission. Example: 1 lot EURUSD at a 1.0 pip spread costs about $10; at 0.1 pip plus $3.5 per-side commission, about $8.
Can rebates cover scalping costs?
Raw accounts with a $7.5 per-lot rebate turn many majors into net positives; commission-free standard accounts with $6–7 per lot still cut the effective spread by more than half.
Which accounts suit scalping?
Raw-spread accounts first: Exness Raw Spread/Zero, Tickmill Raw, FxPro cTrader/Raw+, and the ECN accounts of D Prime and ZFX — spreads from 0.0–0.2.
What else should scalpers watch?
Execution decides the outcome — slippage and latency eat thin profits, so evaluate the strategy with rebates in the net-cost formula.
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