Frequently Asked Questions

ScalpClock provides real market signals — but you execute all trades yourself through your own brokerage. We are a signal and timing platform, not a broker. There is no paper trading mode; every signal reflects live or recent market data. Your money, your decisions, your broker.

The scalp signal board refreshes every 60 seconds during market hours. Each refresh scans the most active and moving stocks in the market and recalculates RSI(14), VWAP, and volume surge to surface the strongest setups. Signal quality is better when the market is actively trading (9:45 AM–4:00 PM ET).

A HARD signal is our highest-confidence alert. It fires when multiple indicators align simultaneously: RSI is in extreme territory (≤20 oversold or ≥80 overbought), price is on the wrong side of VWAP, and volume is surging above the 20-bar average. Seeing HARD on a call or put means the statistical edge is stacked — it's not just one indicator, it's confluence. Learn more in the Learn Hub →

The scalp signal board on the home page is accessible without an account. To use the Exit Assistant, trade journal, or dashboard, you need a free ScalpClock account. Creating one takes under 30 seconds — just an email and password, no credit card required.

ScalpClock scans the market's most active and moving stocks rather than a fixed list — the universe changes daily based on real-time volume and price action. Every scanned ticker gets its own live RSI(14)/VWAP/volume-surge signal, and only the strongest Buy Calls and Buy Puts setups surface on the board.

Free gives you the full Learn Hub (2 lessons/day), a 5-ticker watchlist, market news & earnings calendar, and a trade journal — no card required. Pro ($9.99/mo) unlocks unlimited real-time Scalp Signals with entry/stop/target, ScalpCharts with pattern detection, Exit Assistant, unlimited daily lessons, confidence scores, options entry/exit recommendations, and news catalyst integration. See the full comparison →

Signal accuracy depends on market conditions. HARD signals (highest confluence) have historically shown a strong directional edge intraday, particularly in high-liquidity names like SPY and QQQ. No signal is guaranteed — markets can gap, reverse on news, or squeeze against the technical setup. ScalpClock is a timing tool, not a guarantee. Always use position sizing and stops.

No. ScalpClock is an educational and analytical tool. Nothing on this platform constitutes financial advice, investment advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Options trading involves significant risk of loss. You should consult a licensed financial advisor before trading. Trade responsibly.

Yes. ScalpClock is a Progressive Web App (PWA) — open it in your mobile browser and tap "Add to Home Screen" to install it like a native app. It loads fast, works offline with cached signals, and installs directly to your home screen. No app store required.