Yes, first of all, they may have different purposes. Most institutional households hedge, combining spot operation, aiming at avoiding the risk of price fluctuation, locking in profits and preserving spot value. At present, the words of self-employed people are mostly for hype, mainly for profit.

There are also differences in opening an account. Self-employed individuals can now handle it directly through the mobile APP without going to a futures company or an account opening specialist.

Institutional households need to go to the counter, or the account opening specialist of the futures company can come to the door.

Also, because institutional households may participate in the delivery, you can enter the delivery month.

Like the contract between Zhengshang and Dashang, there is no way for individual investors to enter the delivery month.

There are some other differences, you can choose according to your own needs, or you can communicate privately.