Deriv Over and Under Strategy: How the Contract Works and How to Trade It Carefully
How Over/Under Works on Deriv
Each tick of a synthetic index has a price, for example 1234.56. The last digit is 6. When you buy "Over 4" for 1 tick, you win if the last digit of the next tick is 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9.
| Contract | Winning digits | Digits that win (of 10) | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1 | 2–9 | 8 | Low |
| Over 2 | 3–9 | 7 | Low |
| Over 4 | 5–9 | 5 | Medium |
| Over 7 | 8–9 | 2 | High |
| Under 8 | 0–7 | 8 | Low |
| Under 7 | 0–6 | 7 | Low |
| Under 5 | 0–4 | 5 | Medium |
| Under 2 | 0–1 | 2 | High |
Deriv shows the exact payout before you buy. In every case the payout is set slightly below the fair odds; that difference is the house edge.
Popular Over/Under Strategies
Over 2 / Under 7 (high win rate)
Wins about 7 times in 10 on average but pays little per win. One loss wipes out the profit of several wins, so streaks matter.
Digit-pattern entry
Wait until the recent digits show a pattern (for example, several low digits in a row) before entering. A digit analysis tool counts how often each digit appeared. Remember: each tick is independent; patterns describe the past, they do not force the next digit.
Recovery switching
Some bots switch from Over 2 to a higher-paying barrier after a loss to recover. This raises risk; cap it.
How to Trade Over/Under on Deriv
- Pick a synthetic index (e.g. Volatility 10 or 100 Index).
- Choose Digits → Over/Under and set the barrier.
- Set the duration (1–10 ticks) and the stake.
- Check the payout, then buy. Or set the same rules in a bot with a stop-loss.
Over/Under Analysis Tool
H-BOT Africa's Scanner and Digit Sync show live last-digit frequencies across markets so you can test entry rules on demo. See digit analysis tools explained.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Over/Under work on Deriv?
You predict whether the last digit of the final tick will be over or under your chosen barrier.
What is the best Over/Under strategy on Deriv?
No strategy removes the house edge. Lower barriers (Over 2, Under 7) win more often but pay less; use small stakes and a stop-loss.
What does Over 2 mean on Deriv?
The contract wins if the last digit is 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9.
Is there an Over/Under analysis tool?
Yes. Digit analysis tools such as H-BOT Scanner show recent digit frequencies; they describe history, not the future.
How many ticks should I use for Over/Under?
Digit contracts settle on the last tick of 1–10 ticks; the number of ticks does not change the odds of a digit.
