Yes, Volatility Indices on Deriv trade 24/7, but they don’t behave the same all the time. Across our data sample (Nov 2024–May 2025), each index showed clear session peaks—mirroring active US, London, and Asia periods. In this guide, I’m sharing exactly when each of the 15 volatility indices tends to move the most—and when they […]
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If you’re new to trading Volatility Indices on Deriv, the hardest part is knowing which ones to start with. Some Volatility Indices are perfect for beginners — smooth, forgiving, and ideal for learning key trading skills.Others (like V250 1s or V100 1s) move so fast they can easily blow your account if you’re not ready. […]
When I started trading Deriv’s synthetic indices in 2016 I stuck exclusively to MT5 because it was the only available platform. Fast forward to 2025, the broker has had major improvements and now has a number of platforms for trading Deriv synthetic indices. This has given traders a lot of convenience and options. The downside […]
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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Synthetic indices from Deriv have exploded in popularity—especially across Africa and India—despite being less than a decade old. Back in 2016 when I first traded V75, only a handful of us were in the game. Fast-forward to today, and there are WhatsApp, Telegram, and Facebook groups bursting at the seams, plus countless YouTube channels dedicated […]
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. […]
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 […]
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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: […]
