When synthetic indices first appeared, I was baffled by their lot sizes. I came from forex, where 0.01 is the base lot, so seeing V75 start at 0.001 felt alien. Then Boom & Crash indices use 0.20 minimum lots—yet their price moves at a snail’s pace. I remember comparing a 0.2 lot on Boom 100 […]
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When I first dove into synthetic indices back in 2016, there were only a handful—and everyone swore by V75. Naturally, I jumped in headfirst on that one. Looking back, though, that wasn’t always the kindest introduction—there were gentler indices that would’ve spared a newbie’s balance in those early days. The problem is that I had […]
Timing is half the battle—yet most blogs toss out random “best times to trade” with zero data to back them up. When I first started, I figured synthetic indices ran at the same pace 24/7—after all, they’re just algorithms, immune to news or fundamentals. Boy, was I wrong. Over time I spotted recurring patterns, but […]
Not every trading session calls for white-knuckle volatility—sometimes you need a calmer pace to spot reliable setups without the noise. In those moments, the least volatile synthetic indices on Deriv — whether you prefer Boom/Crash, Step, or Volatility Indices — offer just enough movement to keep things interesting while letting you focus on your edge. […]
Back in 2016 I stumbled onto Deriv’s synthetic indices and thought, “Trade 24/7 with zero news noise? I’m in.” As a forex-and-binary options guy, the idea of pure algorithm-driven markets sounded both crazy and brilliant. Nearly a decade later, I’m still trading these things every day—watching new synths launch, old ones retire, and setups evolve. […]
At some point in your trading journey, you’ll need to contact Deriv support. Whether you’re dealing with a stuck verification, a failed withdrawal, or just can’t access your account — getting fast and reliable help is crucial. This guide walks you through every way to contact Deriv customer service — including live chat, WhatsApp, email, […]
I started trading synthetic indices in 2016. In the ten years since then, I’ve seen a lot. I’ve seen traders start, get burnt, claim Deriv is a scam, and stop trading them completely. I’ve seen fake account managers and scammers. And I’ve also seen traders withdraw thousands upon thousands of dollars from synthetic indices. On […]
Logging into Deriv should be simple — but many traders get stuck. I’ve been with Deriv since 2016, and over the years I’ve seen the same login issues again and again: This guide will save you the headache. Whether you’re trying to access your real account, log into MT5, or use Deriv Go or Deriv […]
Back in 2014, I started trading forex and binary options, and the inability to trade over the weekend drove me nuts—I had to sit on the sidelines until Monday. There simply weren’t alternatives, so I just had to live with the downtime. Then in 2016, synthetic indices hit the scene and offered true 24/7 trading. […]
You can open your synthetic indices account and trade without the need to verify your Deriv account. You will only be asked to do Deriv account verification if you want to withdraw more than US$ 10,000. This article will show you how you can easily verify your Deriv account and remove any withdrawal restrictions. What […]
