Volatility 50 Index: How It Moves, Which Contracts You Can Trade and How to Trade It Safely
What Is the Volatility 50 Index?
V50 is one of Deriv’s continuous indices. Its price comes from a random number generator set to a fixed volatility, so it is not linked to any company, country or news. Deriv offers two versions:
| Version | Symbol | New price every | Open |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility 50 Index | R_50 | 2 seconds | 24/7 |
| Volatility 50 (1s) Index | 1HZ50V | 1 second | 24/7 |
How Fast Does V50 Move?
| Index | Average 1-minute range |
|---|---|
| Volatility 10 | 0.020% |
| Volatility 50 | 0.096% |
| Volatility 50 (1s) | 0.101% |
| Volatility 75 | 0.143% |
| Volatility 100 | 0.191% |
This makes V50 a middle choice: moves are big enough to read on a 1- or 5-minute chart, but your stop loss or multiplier is hit less quickly than on V75 or V100. See V10 and V25, V75 and V100 to compare.
Contracts You Can Trade on V50
The Deriv API listed these contract groups for both R_50 and 1HZ50V on 20 October 2026: Rise/Fall, Rise/Fall Equal, Higher/Lower, Touch/No Touch, Ends Between/Outside, Stays Between/Goes Outside, Digits (Matches/Differs, Even/Odd, Over/Under), High/Low Ticks, Only Ups/Only Downs, Asians, Reset, Multipliers, Accumulators, Turbos and Vanillas.
A 5-tick Rise on V50 paid $19.53 for a $10 stake, the same as on V50 (1s). You need to win 51.2% of trades just to break even (see how Deriv payouts work).
How to Trade Volatility 50 Step by Step
- Open a free Deriv demo account and add V50 to your chart in Deriv Trader or Deriv Bot.
- Pick one timeframe. 5-minute candles are a good start; see {L("position-size-calculator", "how stake size changes with timeframe")}.
- Decide the direction with one rule, for example price above a 50-period moving average = only Rise or multiplier Up.
- Set stake at 1–2% of your balance and a daily loss limit before you start.
- Record every trade and review at least 50 before going live.
Common Mistakes
- Thinking a calm index is safe: a slower index loses money more slowly, but the payout cost is the same.
- Raising stakes after a loss (see {L("martingale-strategy-deriv", "martingale")}).
- Switching between V50 and V50 (1s) mid-session; they are different price series.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Volatility 50 Index?
A Deriv synthetic index that moves with a constant 50% volatility and trades 24/7.
What is the difference between V50 and V50 (1s)?
V50 gives a new price every 2 seconds and V50 (1s) every second. Per minute they move about the same.
Is Volatility 50 good for beginners?
It is slower than V75 and V100, so losses build more slowly, but no index removes the payout cost.
What is the best strategy for Volatility 50?
No strategy is guaranteed. A simple trend filter, small fixed stakes and a daily loss limit are a sensible start.
Can I trade Volatility 50 on weekends?
Yes. Deriv synthetic indices run 24/7, including weekends and public holidays.
Where can I see the Volatility 50 live chart?
Inside Deriv Trader, Deriv Bot, Deriv MT5 or a connected tool such as the H-BOT app.
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