Every day I see people typing “flix1 synthetic index price Deriv” into Google—and ending up frustrated, because “Flix 1” isn’t actually an asset on Deriv. In my own live-test sessions, I discovered that the real one-second volatility index is “Volatility 10 (1 s),” often nicknamed “V10 1 s” (or “VIX 1,” which beginners sometimes mis-spell […]
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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 […]
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. […]
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Volatility Indices on Deriv: Full Guide to Types, Lot Sizes, Volatility Levels & Best Strategies (2025)
When I first started trading synthetic indices back in 2016, volatility indices were a completely new frontier. Fast-forward to today, they’ve become one of the most exciting markets I trade — fast, transparent, and available 24/7. In this updated 2025 guide, I’ll take you through everything you need to know about Volatility Indices on Deriv: […]
