Hybrid Indices

Trade structured volatility with Hybrid Indices

Trade indices that combine trend bias, sharp event moves, and realistic price fluctuations without news risk or market closures.

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How Hybrid Indices work

Hybrid Indices are Deriv’s proprietary synthetic markets that blend directional crash or boom behaviour with short-term price fluctuations. They are designed to feel less mechanical than classic spike markets while remaining fully algorithm-driven.

Boom-based hybrids

Tend to move downward before sharp upward spikes.

Crash-based hybrids

Tend to rise before sudden drops.

Why trade Hybrid Indices

Built-in directional bias

Trade with a clear upward or downward tendency, making it easier to frame trend-based strategies.

More realistic price action

Structured price action combined with variable volatility offers realistic market simulations.

Event-driven opportunities

Sharp price moves still occur, creating potential risk-reward setups for active traders.

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24/7 trading access

Trade anytime, including weekends and holidays, with zero market closures, no liquidity issues, and no trading gaps.

Strategic flexibility

Apply both trend-following and volatility-based trading strategies in markets designed for multiple approaches.

Hybrid vs Volatility vs Crash/Boom

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How to trade Hybrid Indices on Deriv

Log in to your Deriv account

Create a free Deriv account or log in to your existing one.

Choose your trading platform

Trade Hybrid Indices as CFDs on Deriv MT5 or Deriv cTrader.

Select a Hybrid Index

Choose between boom-based (Vol over Boom) or crash-based (Vol over Crash) Hybrid Indices with different update frequencies.

Set your trade parameters

Define position size, stop loss, and take profit based on your strategy.

Open and manage your trade

Monitor price behaviour, manage risk, and close your position when conditions change.

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Hybrid Indices FAQs

How do Hybrid Indices work?

Hybrid Indices function by applying structured volatility to pre-existing price movements. Here is the breakdown of their unique mechanics:

Core structure: Similar to Crash/Boom Indices, they move in identifiable trends or increments within certain price ranges.
Added volatility: Unlike standard Crash/Boom Indices which are often smooth between spikes, Hybrid Indices introduce fluctuations and added volatility before a breakout occurs.

This results in more variable makes movements than standard Crash/Boom Indices but ensures the market remains dynamic and active at all times.

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How are Hybrid Indices different from Crash/Boom Indices?

The main difference is volatility. Crash/Boom Indices follow a structured pattern with smooth steps, whereas Hybrid Indices introduce fluctuations and added volatility before major moves, making them more realistic.

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Are Hybrid Indices suitable for beginners?

They are better suited for traders with some experience, as the added price noise requires confirmation and disciplined risk management.

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Who should trade Hybrid Indices?

Hybrid Indices are best suited for traders who want directional markets but are comfortable trading through short-term price fluctuations.

They are ideal for intermediate to experienced traders who use confirmation-based strategies, such as trend following or filtered breakouts, and can manage entries during choppy lead-ups before sharp price moves.

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