TRADING BOOM AND CRASH
CRASH 1000
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Crash 1000 is the direct opposite of Boom 1000, but with a smaller trading margin. While Boom 1000 requires an account balance of $7, Crash 1000 can be traded with as little as $5. By design, Crash 1000 spikes every 1,000 ticks. It is generally an upward-trending index, except when a downward spike occurs, known as a 'crash'—in contrast to the upward spike (boom).
To take advantage of the spikes, traders should open a sell order, though buy orders can also be placed. Trading against the spikes—such as placing a buy order on Crash or a sell order on Boom—is risky and can lead to significant financial losses. While it is possible to trade against the spikes successfully, it is not recommended. Crash 1000 spikes typically range between 10 and 35 pips, and consecutive spikes can also occur. Overall, it is considered a profitable index.
Volatility Indices
I personally trade the following 5 pairs: Crash 500, Crash 1000, Boom 500, Boom 1000, and Volatility Index 100s. While Deriv.com offers many Volatility indices, I recommend selecting 4 to 6 to focus on. This approach helps you improve your analysis and gain a deeper understanding of the volatility index market. Many traders rely on free or paid signals, but I believe in empowering you to trade independently, as that offers true freedom. I’ll guide you on how to achieve this.
Crash 1000 and Boom 1000 were the first spike pairs introduced to the platform by Binary.com before it became Deriv.com.
Advantage 1: Boom and Crash pairs are unaffected by forex market news, such as NFP or other economic events.
Advantage 2: Boom and Crash pairs, along with other volatility indices, can be traded every day of the week, including weekends. The volatility index market never closes.