Early options trading in the US began in 1872, founded by the then famous financier Russell, and at that time included call and put options, the market was always OTC and required trading through brokers.
Trading in the fast-moving futures market is like driving on a highway, with the floating profits and losses of your account going straight up and down, sometimes so fast that you are overwhelmed.
Many retail investors believe that speculation only requires a good grasp of buying and selling points can be profitable, but in fact, we also need to learn a lot of skills on the operation, and of course, the psychological quality of retail investors.