Options and futures are both called margin. If the futures are overpaid, you still have to pay the remaining amount besides the margin. If you buy a call option, there will be no problem.
Buying and selling futures contracts is called margin. If you do it backwards, you will lose. This loss is uncontrollable and infinite before you open the position.
Buy options to pay royalties. If the trend is contrary to your expectation, you will not be able to exercise your rights, and the loss is royalties, which is limited and controllable.