Calculate trading costs first
For a scalping strategy, spreads, commission and slippage can materially change the result of short trades. Swaps can apply to positions held overnight. Compare the actual broker statement and symbol specifications rather than assuming that gross trade profit is net profit.
No upfront bot fee still involves costs
ScalperNation describes its model as no upfront bot fee with a customer-specific performance fee. Broker costs and any desktop or VPS operating costs can still apply. Check the current fee displayed in your account and the fee agreement before proceeding.
Understand the high-water mark
The fee applies to new cumulative realized bot net profit above the last finalized high-water mark. Prior losses and trading costs are included; deposits, withdrawals and floating profit are excluded. Recovering a previous loss does not itself generate a new fee.
Read the settlement terms
Previously finalized unpaid fees remain due after later losses. Payments reduce the amount due rather than the high-water mark. Administrator fee changes can affect the current unfinalized period; finalized statements preserve their rates. Review the complete fee agreement for the applicable calculation and terms.
Compare after-fee results
Use after-fee return alongside realized profit and equity drawdown. A return percentage needs a valid opening balance and a stated period. Missing data should remain unavailable instead of being estimated. Public results and backtests do not predict future outcomes.
Sources and next steps
Check the current product information, fee agreement, risk disclosure and reporting methodology. Ask support about release-specific settings before enabling the EA.