Deriv Dex Indices Explained, Learn To Trade Them Profitably 💹

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 they behave, there’s a real opportunity to catch clean moves.

In this post, I’ll break down what DEX Indices are, how they work, and how you can trade them confidently.

📉 What Are DEX Indices on Deriv?

DEX Indices (Double Exponential Jump) are synthetic instruments created by Deriv to simulate markets with sudden, sharp movements.

These indices are not influenced by fundamental real-world events like news and trade wars. They are moved by algorithms that introduce significant price jumps at regular intervals.

For example, DEX 600 UP is designed to experience a big upward spike approximately every 10 minutes, while DEX 1500 DOWN tends to have a massive drop in price every 25 minutes.

Between these major movements, the price exhibits smaller fluctuations, creating a dynamic trading environment.

📊 Available DEX Indices

Deriv currently has six DEX indices.

They are divided based on the direction of their major movements and the average interval between these movements:

• DEX 600 UP: Major upward spike every ~10 minutes.
• DEX 600 DOWN: Major downward drop every ~10 minutes.
• DEX 900 UP: Major upward spike every ~15 minutes.
• DEX 900 DOWN: Major downward drop every ~15 minutes.
• DEX 1500 UP: Major upward spike every ~25 minutes.
• DEX 1500 DOWN: Major downward drop every ~25 minutes.Deriv

These indices are available for trading on the Deriv MT5 platform. You can access them by selecting the synthetic account type and adding the desired DEX index to your market watch list.

📌 My Tips for Trading DEX Indices

• Know the Timing
  DEX Indices don’t move randomly. Each one spikes after a set amount of time — for example, DEX 900 UP shoots up roughly every 15 minutes. If you time it well, you can catch those moves. If not, you’ll always be late.
  
• Use Simple Tools
  If you’re into indicators, you can try basic ones like moving averages or RSI to help with entries. But don’t just copy setups — test what works for you. As experience has taught me, what looks good on paper might fail live.
  
• Protect Your Money
  These spikes can be big. Use a proper stop loss and don’t over-leverage. One wrong move can wipe your gains.
  
• Demo First, Always
  I say this often: demo it first. DEX indices look easy until you go live without understanding how they behave. Rushing in is how accounts get blown.

🏁 Final Thoughts

DEX Indices offer a unique trading experience which combines predictable major movements with smaller fluctuations.

Their algorithm-driven nature ensures consistent behavior, making them suitable for traders looking to capitalize on regular, significant price changes.

However, you should really be careful when trading them as they can be quite risky.