There are different types of futures, and the same futures speculators also have different types. The types of futures speculators are divided according to different standards, mainly from the following three standards. According to the trading volume, it can be divided into big speculators and small speculators. According to trading positions, it can be divided into long speculators and short speculators. According to the length of time that speculators hold contracts, they can be divided into trend traders, day traders and "hat snatchers". No matter what kind of speculator you are in the futures market, you have to compete with a large number of professionals. These professionals include professional speculators who make a living from futures trading and get good returns, market makers who provide liquidity for the market, professional traders engaged in commodity futures fund management, and of course, a large number of spot traders with spot background. Knowing the types of futures speculators, investors can better position themselves and make better investments.