Market speculators are individuals or institutions that buy and sell financial instruments, such as stocks, bonds, commodities, and currencies, with the aim of making a profit from price movements rather than underlying asset performance. They use various investment strategies, such as short selling, futures, and options, to take advantage of market volatility and generate returns. While speculators play an important role in providing liquidity to financial markets, their actions can also contribute to market instability, especially when speculation is excessive or irrational. Market regulators aim to strike a balance between allowing speculators to participate in the market and protecting the interests of other market participants.