Synthetic Indices
Trade a 24/7 Market — No News, No Fundamentals, Just Strategy
Synthetic Indices Training Programme
A complete beginner-to-confident guide to trading synthetic markets on Deriv — no news, no fundamentals, no economic analysis. Just pure strategy, 24/7.
What is Synthetic Trading?
Synthetic trading refers to trading on markets that are entirely computer-generated. Unlike traditional forex, stocks, or commodities, synthetic indices are not influenced by real-world events. A secure, audited random number generator creates all price movements.
Think of it like a video game market — it moves like real money and you can profit or lose just like a real market, but nothing happening in the real world changes what the price does. The market is powered by Deriv.com — the only platform in the world that offers synthetic indices — and is available on MetaTrader 5 (MT5).
What is Traded in Synthetic Indices?
Four main index categories — each with unique price behaviour. Your strategy changes depending on which you trade.
Volatility Indices
Steady wave-like oscillating price movement. Choose your volatility level.
- V10 — calm, controlled
- V25 — moderate
- V50 — medium
- V75 — active
- V100 — high volatility
- V10(1s) to V300(1s) — 1-second tick speed
Crash & Boom
Sudden spike markets. Boom spikes UP, Crash drops DOWN at intervals.
- Boom 300 — spike every 300 ticks
- Boom 500 — spike every 500 ticks
- Boom 1000 — spike every 1000 ticks
- Crash 300, 500, 1000 — sudden drops
Jump Indices
Price makes sudden large moves every ~20 minutes. Direction unpredictable.
- Jump 10 — smallest jumps
- Jump 25 — moderate
- Jump 50 — medium
- Jump 75 — large
- Jump 100 — biggest jumps
Step Index
Fixed 0.1-step moves up or down. 50/50 probability. Most predictable.
- Fixed 0.1 pip steps only
- 50% chance up, 50% down
- No surprise spikes
- Ideal for new traders
- Most controlled market
Why Choose Synthetic Indices?
Everything that makes synthetic indices the ideal market for African traders and beginners worldwide.
24/7 Trading
No weekends off, no market close. Trade any time of day or night — including public holidays and Sunday midnight.
No Fundamentals
News, elections, oil prices — none of it matters. Pure technical, price-action trading only.
Choose Your Volatility
From calm V10 to extreme V300 — you decide how wild the market moves to match your risk tolerance.
Deriv-Exclusive
Only available on Deriv.com, powered by a secure, regulated, audited random number generator.
Full Course Outline
Six foundational topics, each broken into clear subtopics so you know exactly what to expect.
What is Synthetic Trading?
- Definition of synthetic indices and how the algorithm works
- How the algorithm generates prices — no banks, governments, or traders
- Price determined by certified random number generator on Deriv's servers
What is Traded in Synthetic Indices?
- Volatility Indices — V10, V25, V50, V75, V100 & 1-second variants (up to V300(1s))
- Crash & Boom — Boom 300/500/1000 (price spikes UP) & Crash 300/500/1000 (price drops DOWN)
- Jump Indices — Jump 10, 25, 50, 75, 100 (random large moves every ~20 minutes)
Who Trades Synthetic Indices?
- Complete beginners — no prior trading experience required
- Retail traders looking for 24/7 opportunity beyond market sessions
- Traders who want to avoid news and fundamental analysis entirely
Why Do We Trade Synthetic Indices?
- Zero fundamental risk — immune to central bank decisions and political events
- Flexible volatility — from calm V10 to extreme V300, choose your risk level
- 24/7 availability — trade any time, including midnight on a Sunday
When & Where Do We Trade?
- When — any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
- Where — exclusively on Deriv.com, the only platform with genuine synthetic indices
- Platform — MetaTrader 5 (MT5) connected to your Deriv account
How Do We Trade Synthetic Indices?
- Step 1 — Market Structure: identify uptrend (HH/HL), downtrend (LH/LL), or consolidation
- Step 2 — Support & Resistance zones: flip zones — old support becomes new resistance
- Step 3 — Candlestick confirmation: Hammer, Engulfing, Morning/Evening Star patterns
How We Trade — Step by Step
The exact process every student follows from account setup to placing their first live trade.
Set Up Your Trading Account
Create a free demo account on Deriv.com, download MT5 on your phone or PC, and connect your synthetic indices symbols to the quotes screen.
Choose the Right Index
Pick your market based on risk appetite. Start with Volatility 75 or Boom 1000 for beginner-friendly movement. Identify whether the market is oscillating or spiky before trading.
Read Market Structure & Mark Zones
Identify if price is in an uptrend (HH/HL), downtrend (LH/LL), or consolidation. Draw key support and resistance zones — these become your entry zones.
Wait for Candlestick Confirmation
At your support zone, wait for a bullish reversal candle (Hammer, Engulfing, Morning Star) to fully close. At resistance, look for bearish signals. Never trade on indecision candles alone.
Place Your Trade with SL & TP
Enter via Market Execution or a Pending Order. Always set a Stop Loss to limit your risk and a Take Profit to lock in gains. Start with small lot sizes (0.20 on Boom/Crash).
Who Trades Synthetic Indices?
Complete Beginners
No economics, no market knowledge needed. Start from absolute zero.
24/7 Retail Traders
Trade before work, after midnight — your schedule, your terms.
News-Free Traders
If global news feels overwhelming, synthetic indices remove it entirely.
Technical Traders
Price action, support/resistance, and candlesticks work perfectly here.
When & Where to Trade
MT5 Setup Guide & Trading Files
Step-by-step guide to set up MetaTrader 5 with Deriv, plus free downloadable MFHA trading files — indicators, templates, and expert advisors for PC.
Start Your Journey Today
Synthetic indices run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There is no rush, no deadline, and no expiry on your opportunity. My Forex Hub Academy exists to make sure that when you show up, you show up prepared.
Platform: Deriv.com · Trading App: MetaTrader 5 (MT5) · Available on iOS, Android, Windows & Mac
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Important Notice
My Forex Hub Academy is an educational platform dedicated to financial market training and trading strategy development. We provide trading education, analytical tools, and structured learning systems designed to help individuals understand financial markets.
We do NOT provide investment advice, manage client funds, offer brokerage services, or guarantee trading profits. All trading activities carry significant risk, and individuals are solely responsible for their own trading decisions.
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