the-scalper

Automate fast-order-book scalping with limit-order placement and real-time P&L tracking.

13|3|Updated Mar 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cubexch/ai-fund --skill the-scalper
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Skill: the-scalper
Source: https://github.com/cubexch/ai-fund/tree/main/skills/scalper
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cubexch/ai-fund --skill the-scalper

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Fast execution scalping, order book sniping, and micro-price capture on ultra-short timeframes. You want to capture tiny price moves before the rest of the market reacts, while maintaining discipline and controlled risk.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Rapid-fire limit-order scalps with tight stops and real-time P&L tracking.
  • Read order flow / tape to identify fleeting micro-pricings and snipe liquidity at target levels.
  • Place precise limit orders and cancel/rejudge aggressively to chase price without slippage.
  • Manage multiple open orders across exchanges with fast mass-cancel capability and risk controls.
  • Applicable in multi-venue environments for scalping across spreads, liquidity gaps, and short-term mean-reversion opportunities.

Quick Start

Start a live scalping session on a liquid market and place tight-limit entries as soon as a favorable spread and tape signal align.

Frequently Asked Questions about the-scalper

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I automate order book scalping and tape-reading for micro-price opportunities?

Order book scalping is automated by reading the tape to identify fleeting micro-pricings and sniping liquidity at target levels with precise limit-order placement and aggressive cancellations.

Can I manage limit orders across multiple crypto exchanges simultaneously for scalping?

Multi-exchange scalping is supported by managing multiple open orders across venues with fast mass-cancel capability, allowing you to capture spreads and short-term mean-reversion opportunities.

What is the best way to chase price during fast scalping without slippage?

Chasing price without slippage is achieved by placing precise limit orders and canceling or rejudging them aggressively as the market moves, maintaining strict limit-order discipline.

Does high-frequency scalping require built-in risk controls and real-time P&L tracking?

High-frequency scalping requires strict risk controls and real-time P&L tracking to maintain discipline with tight stops, ensuring safety during ultra-short trading sessions.

How do I start a live scalping session on a liquid market?

Start a live scalping session on a liquid market by placing tight-limit entries as soon as a favorable spread and tape signal align, capturing tiny price moves before the market reacts.

When should I not use an automated scalping approach for trading?

Automated scalping is not suitable for low-liquidity markets or when ultra-low latency execution is unavailable, as tight spreads and fast order cancellations are required to capture micro-price opportunities effectively.