First, the trading time is different. Generally, spot trading is 22 hours, and futures trading is only 9 hours.

Second, futures have price limits, but there is no spot. Domestic futures are not in line with international standards, and the trading hours of international futures are different. Spot is in line with international standards, and spot margin is lower than futures margin.

Third, futures is a contract system, that is, due delivery, there is a contract expiration date, and it is stipulated that delivery must be made at maturity. There is no spot, as long as the account has enough funds, it can be held all the time.