How Hybrid Indices dey work
Hybrid Indices na Deriv own proprietary synthetic markets wey mix directional crash or boom behaviour with short-term price fluctuations. Dem design dem make dem no feel too mechanical like the classic spike markets, but algorithm still dey drive dem completely.
Boom-based hybrids
Dem dey usually move go down before sharp spikes go up.
Crash-based hybrids
Dem dey usually rise before sudden drops.
Why you go trade Hybrid Indices
Dem build am for different strategies
Use trend-following or volatility-based strategies for different market conditions.

Price movements wey realistic pass
Variable volatility and structured market behaviour dey simulate real trading conditions.

Access to trade 24/7
Trade anytime, including weekends and holidays, without market closure, without liquidity wahala, and without trading gaps.

Hybrid vs Volatility vs Crash/Boom
| Feature | Hybrid Indices | Crash/Boom Indices | Volatility Indices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market structure | Trend-based wit added volatility | Step-step movements before big spikes | Price dey fluctuate non-stop |
| Breakout behaviour | E dey harder to predict with structured volatility | Sudden jumps for fixed intervals | No specific breakout points dey. |
| Directional bias | Yes | Yes | No |
| Sharp price moves wey event dey cause | Yes | Yes | No |
| Small-small price noise for short term | Yes | Limited | Constant |
| Average volatility | ~20% | Higher | Fixed (10–100%) |
| Patterns wey dey repeat | Moderate | High | Low |
| Trading strategies | Approaches wey mix trend + volatility | Spike/crash timing strategies | Strategies wey dey focus only on volatility |

How to trade Hybrid Indices for Deriv
Log in to your Deriv account
Create a free Deriv account or log in to the one wey you already get.
Choose your trading platform an index
Trade Hybrid Indices as CFDs for Deriv MT5 or Deriv cTrader, and choose between boom-based or crash-based indices wey get different update frequencies.
Open your trade and manage am.
Set your trade parameters and open your trade.