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Volatility (1s) Indices on Deriv: What “1s” Means, Real Speed Data and Which One to Choose

Updated 2026-10-20 · H-BOT Africa team

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Quick answer: The “(1s)” versions of the Deriv Volatility indices create a new price every second, while the standard versions do it every two seconds. Per minute they move about the same: in real data V100 averaged a 0.191% 1-minute range and V100 (1s) 0.205%. The (1s) versions suit tick contracts and bots because ticks come twice as fast, and they include more levels: 10, 15, 25, 30, 50, 75, 90 and 100.
Standard vs 1s Volatility indices, average one-minute range
Real 1-minute candles: the (1s) versions are not more volatile per minute.

All Volatility Indices Listed on 20 October 2026

Standard (2-second ticks)(1s) version
Volatility 10Volatility 10 (1s), 15 (1s)
Volatility 25Volatility 25 (1s), 30 (1s)
Volatility 50Volatility 50 (1s)
Volatility 75Volatility 75 (1s), 90 (1s)
Volatility 100Volatility 100 (1s)

What Changes and What Does Not

Standard(1s)
New priceevery 2 secondsevery second
A 5-tick contract lastsabout 10 secondsabout 5 seconds
Movement per minuteset by the volatility numberabout the same
5-tick Rise payout (V50, $10)$19.53$19.53
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Because the payout is the same, the house edge per trade is the same. A (1s) bot simply places trades faster, so it reaches its wins and its losses faster.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 1s mean in Volatility 100 (1s)?

The index produces a new price every second instead of every two seconds.

Is Volatility 100 (1s) more volatile than Volatility 100?

Per minute they move about the same; the (1s) version just ticks twice as often.

Which 1s indices does Deriv offer?

On 20 October 2026: Volatility 10, 15, 25, 30, 50, 75, 90 and 100 (1s).

Do 1s indices pay more?

No. A 5-tick Rise paid the same $19.53 on V50 and V50 (1s).

Are 1s indices better for bots?

They let a bot trade faster, which also makes losses come faster. Use limits.

Can I trade digits on 1s indices?

Yes, digits were listed for the (1s) indices we checked.

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