Futures traders seem to have more opportunities than spot traders. Why?

Everyone seems to have his/her niche in the crypto space, with some focusing more on holding while others prefer trading. Seeing how some whales participate in both the two, investing so much money in some particular tokens, I always wonder why some exchanges prefer giving the features trader more opportunities to gain. Maybe through trading events, competition, and many others.

Even the shorting ability is another way of giving more opportunity to gain in both market directions. However, the high liquidity can be something else at some moments. But It doesn't even feel necessary for futures traders to hold some assets but the exchanges keep giving them more opportunities. Why do you think such things happen? Or maybe I should just venture into full future trading to see for myself?