I really think that short term traders have a little risk in not making their targets because of the range of their trading points, Yes this still count as gambling but with a little risk involved, And even though they are basing their assumptions on the previous market flow there is a high chance in winning by taking that chance than to do a long term trading.
You assume like gambling, but you think it has a low risk, I think gambling have a big risk, isnt it?
I think short term has a considerable risk depending on the trader's skills. a trader must have a quick choice right? when the price falls they have to determine it quickly, mostly cutlose. that's why you have to analyze it so to avoid making mistakes like that