What is the difference between day trading and swing trading?

Day traders close all positions before market close, holding for minutes to hours. Swing traders hold for days to weeks, capturing larger price movements. Day trading requires $25K minimum (Pattern Day Trader rule), real-time data, and full-time attention. Swing trading works with a regular job. Studies show 70-90% of day traders lose money; swing trading has better odds for part-time traders.