# MetaScalp

> MetaScalp is a high-frequency cryptocurrency scalping terminal for Windows. It connects to 22 exchanges (18 CEX + 4 native DEX), renders 200 live orderbooks simultaneously without freezing, and ships with a built-in cluster footprint chart — no Bookmap license required. A unified Python/TypeScript SDK (a drop-in CCXT alternative) is available for systematic traders. The terminal is free during open beta.

## What MetaScalp is

MetaScalp is a desktop trading terminal purpose-built for crypto scalping and high-frequency order-flow trading. It replaces the typical scalper's tool stack (Bookmap for footprint + Quantower or CScalp for execution + CCXT for SDK) with a single native Windows application.

Key differentiators:
- **Built-in cluster footprint** — volume-per-price and delta columns render live on every chart. No external license, no Bookmap subscription.
- **200 simultaneous orderbooks** — every pane runs on its own thread with backpressure-aware websocket pumps. No stutter at peak load.
- **Native Win32 engine** — not Electron. Sub-millisecond execution latency, 60 fps locked rendering.
- **22 exchanges out of the box** — one workflow across every venue you trade.
- **Local-first security** — API keys are stored locally and encrypted with the OS keychain. Orders go directly from your machine to the exchange. MetaScalp servers never touch your keys or funds.
- **Free during beta** — every feature unlocked, no card required.

## Supported exchanges

**Centralized (18):** Binance, Bybit, OKX, Bitget, Kraken, Coinbase, KuCoin, MEXC, Gate.io, HTX, Bitfinex, BingX, Crypto.com, Deribit, Phemex, WhiteBIT, Bitstamp, Poloniex.

**Native DEX (4):** Hyperliquid, dYdX, GMX, Vertex.

MOEX support is available for regulated CIS accounts. New venues are added monthly.

## The MetaScalp SDK

A typed, async, local-first multi-exchange SDK that serves as a drop-in alternative to [CCXT](https://github.com/ccxt/ccxt). It shares the same connector engine that powers the MetaScalp terminal.

- Available in **Python** and **TypeScript** with full IDE autocomplete.
- Unified async API surface: orderbook, trades, klines, balances, orders — identical across all 22 venues.
- Built-in proxy rotation, websocket reconnection, and backpressure handling.
- One-line CCXT migration adapter — existing strategies work without rewrites.
- Repository: https://github.com/metascalp/sdk
- Documentation: https://docs.metascalp.io/sdk

Example (Python):
```python
from metascalp import Client, Side

async with Client("binance", proxy="socks5://127.0.0.1:1080") as ex:
    async for book in ex.orderbook("BTC/USDT", depth=200):
        if book.imbalance > 0.7:
            await ex.place("BTC/USDT", side=Side.BUY, qty=0.01, post_only=True)
```

## MetaScalp Academy

A free, mentor-led learning path from orderbook basics to live scalping execution. No paywall, no upsell. Beginner-friendly — no prior order-flow experience required.

- Order-Flow Foundations (12 lessons): orderbook reading, aggressor volume, spreads, footprint, imbalance, absorption, tape reading, hotkey execution.
- Live Q&A cohorts with practicing scalpers.
- Path: https://academy.metascalp.io

## Pricing

Free during open beta. Every terminal feature is unlocked on day one. MetaScalp earns revenue from the SDK enterprise tier and broker partnerships, not from retail seats.

## Platform support

- **Windows 10 / 11:** primary platform, available now.
- **macOS:** in evaluation.
- **Linux:** on the roadmap after the public Windows release stabilizes.
- **Mobile:** not planned. Scalping requires a desktop-class interface — multi-pane orderbooks, hotkeys, low-latency rendering.

## Frequently asked questions

**Is MetaScalp really free?** Yes, during open beta with all features unlocked.

**How does MetaScalp compare to Bookmap, Quantower, and CScalp?** MetaScalp combines footprint (Bookmap's strength), multi-exchange execution (Quantower's strength), and scalping ergonomics (CScalp's strength) into one native Windows app — at zero cost during beta.

**Is the SDK actually a CCXT alternative?** Yes. Async-first, typed, with a one-line migration adapter. It uses the same connector engine that runs the terminal.

**Are my API keys safe?** Keys are encrypted with the OS keychain and never leave your machine. MetaScalp servers do not see or proxy your keys or orders.

**I'm new to scalping — where do I start?** MetaScalp Academy's mini course is enough to start reading order flow within an afternoon.

## Links

- Website: https://metascalp.io/
- Documentation: https://docs.metascalp.io
- SDK on GitHub: https://github.com/metascalp/sdk
- CCXT Migration Guide: https://docs.metascalp.io/sdk/ccxt
- Academy: https://academy.metascalp.io
- Discord: https://discord.gg/metascalp
- Telegram: https://t.me/metascalp
- X (Twitter): https://x.com/metascalp
- YouTube: https://youtube.com/@metascalp

## Contact

For integrations, partnerships, and SDK enterprise inquiries, reach the team via the [Discord](https://discord.gg/metascalp) `#partnerships` channel.