Introducing Deriv Hybrid Indices: A New Era in Synthetic Trading 💹

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 developed by Deriv that combine the steady and constant volatility of traditional Volatility Indices with the sudden skipping movements of Crash/Boom Indices.

This hybrid nature creates dynamic trading environments, suitable for strategies that capitalize on both consistent market fluctuations and abrupt shifts.

They offer traders a unique opportunity to engage with instruments that exhibit combined behaviors of volatility and trend patterns.

Strategies that capitalise on both steady market fluctuations and abrupt shifts perform well on Hybrid indices.

📈 Key Features Of Hybrid Indices

• 24/7 Trading: Like other synthetic indices, Hybrid Indices are available around the clock, providing flexibility for traders across different time zones.
• Consistent Volatility: The algorithm that moves these hybrid indices ensures constant volatility. This helps in the development of trading strategies.
• Diverse Applications: They are suitable for various trading strategies, from scalping to swing trading, due to their hybrid nature.

Types of Hybrid Indices:

Currently there are 6 Hybrid Indices available fore trading, namely:

• Volatility over Crash 400
• Volatility over Crash 550
• Volatility over Crash 750
• Volatility over Boom 400
• Volatility over Boom 550
• Volatility over Boom 750

These indices are accessible on the Deriv MT5 platform. Traders can explore them using demo accounts to familiarize themselves with the unique behaviors before committing real capital.

Based on how Deriv has expanded their synthetic offerings over the years, I’m confident more Hybrid Indices will be added as demand grows.

We’ve seen this before — Volatility Indices got the (1s) versions later on, and Boom & Crash eventually saw the 600 and 900 pairs introduced.

So if history is anything to go by, this is just the beginning for hybrids.

For a more in-depth understanding and to stay updated on trading strategies tailored for Hybrid Indices, keep an eye on our upcoming detailed guides.

FAQ's On Deriv Hybrid Indices