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Short-term trading on Ethereum (ETH) focuses on capturing price fluctuations within very tight windows—ranging from minutes (scalping) to a few days (swing trading). Unlike long-term "HODLing," this requires a high level of technical discipline, as you are trading "noise" and momentum rather than the underlying technology.
As of February 4, 2026, the Ethereum market is showing significant bearish pressure, with ETH trading around $2,250, down roughly 30% over the last 30 days.
1. Core Short-Term Strategies
The style of trading you choose depends on your time commitment and risk tolerance.
Scalping (Minutes): You enter and exit dozens of trades a day, aiming for tiny price movements. Success here relies on high volume and tight spreads.
Day Trading (Hours): All positions are closed before the end of the day. This avoids "overnight risk" where news in a different time zone could crash the price while you sleep.
Swing Trading (Days): You look for a "swing" in momentum. For example, if ETH hits a major support level like $2,100, you might buy and hold for 2–3 days until it tests a resistance level like $2,450.
2. Essential Technical Indicators
In short-term trading, the chart is your primary source of truth. Most traders use a combination of these three types of indicators: