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You're probably right. Most retail traders like to use heavy leverage and can't keep their eyes off the screen when they have a position open. Their tight stops and margin calls provide intraday liquidity for the big boys who hold positions for longer. Of course there are many scalpers and intraday traders who succeed (such as yourself) but there are even more who fail. Personally I find I can make more money using smaller contracts and aiming for bigger moves.