Stocks close. Forex slows on weekends. Synthetic Indices run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year — and they're changing how people learn to trade.
Synthetic Indices are simulated financial markets created by Deriv using a cryptographically secure random number generator. They're independently audited to ensure fairness and transparency — meaning no one can manipulate them, not even Deriv.
They mimic real market behavior — trends, breakouts, consolidation, volatility spikes — but they're completely unaffected by real-world events. No central bank announcements. No earnings surprises. No geopolitical shocks.
In traditional markets, a surprise news event can wipe a perfectly set-up trade in milliseconds. With Synthetic Indices, price moves on structure alone — making it far more learnable for beginners.
The most popular Synthetic Indices are the Volatility Indices — commonly called VIX. Each one has a different volatility level, measured as the percentage of price movement per second.
Best for tight risk management and learning position sizing.
A good middle ground — clear structure with reasonable movement.
Popular with intermediate traders. Strong trends and patterns.
The most popular index. Big moves, clean structure, high reward potential.
Fast and aggressive. Best suited for experienced traders.
| Feature | Synthetic Indices | Forex / Stocks |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Hours | 24/7 — never closes | Limited hours, weekends off |
| Affected by news | No — pure price action | Yes — unpredictable spikes |
| Minimum deposit | From $5 on Deriv | Often $100–$500+ |
| Demo account | $10,000 virtual funds | Varies by broker |
| Chart structure | Clean, consistent patterns | Can be erratic |
| Weekend trading | Available | Not available |
The learning curve in trading is brutal — but Synthetic Indices flatten it significantly. Here's why:
Don't let "simulated" fool you. The profits and losses on Synthetic Indices are completely real. Treat them with the same discipline as any other market.
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