Deriv Trading Guides
Clear explanations of the contracts and markets our tools work with, written for traders who want to understand before they trade.
Last updated October 28, 2026
Matches/Differs
How Digit Match contracts work, the 1-in-10 odds, and payouts.
Even/Odd
Digit parity contracts, near-50% odds, and why streaks mislead.
Over/Under
How the barrier sets your odds and payout, with a full table.
Rise/Fall
Direction contracts, durations, payouts and break-even.
Boom and Crash
Drift, spikes, and what spike statistics can and cannot tell you.
Risk Management
Stakes, loss limits, martingale and demo testing.
Before you start
All of these guides cover Deriv's synthetic indices, such as Volatility 10 to 100 and their 1-second versions. Deriv generates these prices with a random number process designed to have a fixed volatility, and they trade around the clock. Product availability depends on your country and Deriv account. When in doubt, check Deriv's own contract specifications.
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