Futures trading is a financial derivative, and its essence is to hedge risks. The significance behind futures trading is to avoid the risks brought by various price fluctuations. For example, the fluctuation of raw material prices may cause the loss of manufacturers' profits, and the futures market can lock in the prices of future commodities, ensure the stability of the company's profits, and realize the benefits during the delivery period.

Behind futures trading is also the embodiment of traders' psychology. Whether it is futures trading or stock trading, profits are judged and decided by individuals. Therefore, the meaning behind futures trading is also the mentality and ability of traders. Trading in the futures market can be described as high risk and high return, which requires traders to have sufficient funds and psychological endurance, and at the same time, it is necessary to analyze and predict the macroeconomic situation.

The significance behind futures trading is also the support for economic development and industrial upgrading. The futures market exists not only for personal interests, but also for industrial development and economic stability. The prosperity of the futures market represents the vitality and competitiveness of the economy and provides guarantee and support for the development of the real economy.