Volatility 100 Index: What It Is, V100 vs V100 (1s) vs V50, and How to Trade It
What Is the Volatility 100 Index?
Deriv’s Volatility indices simulate markets with a fixed volatility level (10, 25, 50, 75, 100). The number is the volatility percentage, so V100 swings about twice as much as V50 and ten times as much as V10 over the same period. Prices are generated by Deriv’s random number generator, so there is no news, no market hours and no fundamental drivers.
V100 vs V100 (1s) vs V50
| Index | Volatility | Tick rate | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility 50 | 50% | Every 2 seconds | Medium speed |
| Volatility 100 | 100% | Every 2 seconds | Fast |
| Volatility 100 (1s) | 100% | Every second | Fastest: twice the ticks |
On tick-based contracts (digits, Rise/Fall in ticks) the 1s version settles twice as fast; on time-based charts the movement per minute is larger.
Best Time to Trade Volatility 100
Synthetic indices behave the same at 3 am and 3 pm. The best time is when you are rested and can follow your plan; see best time to trade Deriv.
How to Find Volatility 100 on MT5 and TradingView
- Deriv MT5: log in to a Deriv MT5 synthetic (Standard/Derived) account, open Market Watch, right-click → Symbols, and search "Volatility 100".
- Deriv Trader / Deriv Bot: choose Derived → Continuous indices → Volatility 100 Index.
- TradingView: synthetic indices are Deriv’s own products, so only feeds provided by Deriv show them; check Deriv’s platform list.
How to Trade V100
| Contract | Approach |
|---|---|
| Rise/Fall | Trend filter on a 1–5 minute chart, small fixed stake |
| Digits | Same digit odds as any index, but settles fast on (1s) |
| Multipliers | Always set stop-loss; V100 moves fast |
| Accumulators | Lower growth rate; take profit early |
Related: Volatility 75 Index, Volatility 10 and 25 and scalping strategy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Volatility 100 Index?
A Deriv synthetic index with a constant 100% volatility, generated by a random number generator and open 24/7.
What is the difference between V100 and V100 (1s)?
Same volatility, but the 1s version ticks every second instead of every two seconds.
Is Volatility 50 safer than Volatility 100?
It moves about half as much, so the same stake swings less; risk depends on your position size.
What is the best time to trade Volatility 100?
There is no best hour; synthetics behave the same around the clock.
How do I add Volatility 100 on MT5?
On a Deriv MT5 synthetic account, open Market Watch → Symbols and search Volatility 100.
Can I trade Volatility 100 with a bot?
Yes, in Deriv Bot or H-BOT tools; test on demo with stops first.
