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. […]
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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: […]
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