The guys who are trading 5min charts are daytrading, not position trading.. I often daytrade also with very small sizes, because its is less predictable.. but it can keep you occupied while you wait for those big trades.. Then I go in size on the bigger position trades, because that is where the real money is.. The traders with real size (whales) are trading mainly the 1hour and 4hour charts.. Like you they dont sit infront of the computer all day.. But they do have areas that they plan to buy in, and that is why you will see prices panic drop to an area and receive support then bounce.. There is much more money to be made taking the big trades, but is slow and dull for the average trader.. I like action, therefore I daytrade to kill time.. and position trade to make the big bucks.