I dont think its very productive to think of some market players acting as obstacles to retailer success. Everyone will try to act in their best interest.
Larger player may not even care for your small volume.
I actually look at it in opposite way, large players - investors or traders - in groups, might move market for long enough to allow me to make some money in my lower timeframe. Its always possible that larger players sell where you buy for a trade, but it does not matter as edges work over larger sample.
Also, every market has its own behaviour. I would not read too much into the exact specifics of any theory from traders trading foreign markets. US stocks and indices are likely very different to ours, they also have different constraints with lower expenses and more competitive markets. Best to take their concepts and test them in your target market/timeframe and see for yourself whether something works. Results can be surprising sometimes ..
Larger player may not even care for your small volume.
I actually look at it in opposite way, large players - investors or traders - in groups, might move market for long enough to allow me to make some money in my lower timeframe. Its always possible that larger players sell where you buy for a trade, but it does not matter as edges work over larger sample.
Also, every market has its own behaviour. I would not read too much into the exact specifics of any theory from traders trading foreign markets. US stocks and indices are likely very different to ours, they also have different constraints with lower expenses and more competitive markets. Best to take their concepts and test them in your target market/timeframe and see for yourself whether something works. Results can be surprising sometimes ..