Since I started trading synthetic indices, I’ve always been curious about new markets that Deriv introduces. One of the latest additions is the DEX Indices, and I’ve been testing them out recently. These indices move in a very specific way — with strong, timed spikes either up or down — and if you understand how […]
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Since I began trading synthetic indices in 2016, I’ve witnessed the evolution of various instruments on Deriv. The introduction of Hybrid Indices in April 2025 marks a huge milestone, blending characteristics of existing synthetic markets to bring unique trading opportunities. 🔍 What are Deriv Hybrid Indices? Hybrid indices are a type of synthetic indices exclusively […]
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How To Trade Synthetic Indices On MT5 📈(Updated 2025)
Synthetic indices are algorithm-based markets offered by Deriv that mimic real-world volatility—but without being affected by news or central banks. They’re available 24/7 and include assets like Volatility 75, Boom 1000, Crash 500, and Range Break 100. They’ve become hugely popular in countries like South Africa, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Kenya, and Botswana because of their constant […]
How I Found the Step Index (And Why It Changed My Trading Game) Back in 2019, I was deep into experimenting with Deriv’s synthetic indices. I’d blown a few small accounts trying to scalp Volatility 75 and Boom 1000—those beasts were just too wild for my $10–$20 balances. Then I stumbled upon the Step Index. […]
When I first encountered Boom and Crash indices on Deriv, their unique behavior intrigued me. Unlike traditional forex pairs, these synthetic indices offered predictable spikes—Boom indices with sudden upward movements and Crash indices with sharp downward drops. This predictability, combined with 24/7 availability, made them particularly appealing to traders in regions like South Africa, Nigeria, […]
Introduction: How Volatility Indices Changed My Trading Life When I transitioned from trading binary options to synthetic indices, Deriv only had a handful of volatility indices—and even then, they felt like a whole new world. What pulled me in immediately was how fast they moved—especially Volatility 75. I had never seen an asset where your […]
If you’ve traded forex, you already know how frustrating news events and random price spikes can be. That’s why I shifted most of my attention to synthetic indices. I’ve been trading them on Deriv since 2016 — and in this guide, I’ll walk you through how to start, what to trade, and what’s working in […]
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