I've noticed that many beginner traders think that intraday trading is difficult. In reality, if you understand the basics and choose the right tools, everything becomes much clearer.

The essence is simple: open a position, close it on the same day, avoiding overnight gaps. The main thing is not to carry trades over to the next day. It sounds easy, but it requires discipline and quick analysis. Personally, I use several indicators at once: exponential moving averages (7, 25, 99), Bollinger Bands, stochastic RSI, volume balance, MACD, and Williams %R. Each helps confirm the signal.

For intraday trading, it's best to work on M5 and M15 timeframes. I often use APT as an example — a volatile asset suitable for such operations. Recently, I analyzed several real scenarios.

First case: long on a breakout of resistance level on M5. Entry at 6.20 USDT, exit at 6.85 USDT. For a position of 1000 USDT, it was about 161 coins. The profit was 105.84 USDT — quite good for a single trade due to impulsive movement. But remember: higher profit often comes with higher risk.

Second example: short on a bounce from the upper Bollinger Band on M15. Entry at 6.85, exit at 6.50. The same position yielded 51.10 USDT profit. Less than the first case, but the trade was calmer and safer.

Third option: long on a pullback to EMA 25. Entry at 6.50, exit at 6.80. Profit of 46.16 USDT. Here, the success probability was higher, although the earnings were modest.

This is the trick of intraday trading: you can choose your style. If you want to be more aggressive — catch breakouts and impulses, and get more. Prefer a more stable approach — trade pullbacks and rebounds, and risk less. The main thing is to understand that each approach has its pros and cons.

The advantages are obvious: no overnight gaps, good liquidity, you can earn even on small movements. But the disadvantages are also serious: commissions accumulate due to frequent trades, psychological pressure is huge, and you need to react quickly to any changes.

If you're just starting out, the simple advice is: begin with small positions, practice, and understand which intraday trading style suits you best. Not everyone is born for aggressive trading — maybe a conservative approach suits you better. It all depends on your risk tolerance and psychological comfort. The main thing is to act consciously, not emotionally.