Jump Indices
Jump indices sit between the smooth volatility indices and the spike-driven Boom and Crash. They behave like a normal volatility index most of the time, then produce an occasional large "jump" — roughly 30 times the size of a normal move — in either direction. Here is how Jump 10 through Jump 100 work and how they differ from Boom and Crash.
Synthetic indices are high-risk leveraged products. The figures below describe how the instrument behaves — they are not trading advice, and you can lose money faster than on most conventional markets. Never risk money you cannot afford to lose.
How Jump indices behave
A Jump index (Jump 10, 25, 50, 75, 100) is a Deriv synthetic that trades with steady volatility — the number roughly indicates the base volatility level, similar to the volatility indices — but with an added feature: on average around three times an hour it produces a sudden "jump" of about 30 times a normal tick, in either direction. Unlike Boom and Crash, where spikes always go one way, a Jump can jump up or down.
That two-directional uncertainty is the defining risk. A position can be caught by a jump against it at any time, so wide-enough stops and modest size matter. Between jumps, the instrument trades much like a standard volatility index and responds to normal technical analysis.
Jump indices vs Boom and Crash
Boom and Crash spike predictably in one direction (up for Boom, down for Crash) but drift the other way in between. Jump indices have no directional bias to their jumps — the surprise can land either side — and no persistent drift. If you want a synthetic with occasional violence but symmetric risk, Jump indices are the family to study; if you want a directional drift to trade, Boom and Crash are structured differently.
As always, verify each index's contract specification and margin before trading, and treat the jump as the risk to plan around rather than a payout to chase.
Cashback on Jump indices
Jump-index strategies often involve frequent entries around the calm periods, which builds traded volume. RebateIX pays up to $10 per lot back on that volume through the broker's IB commission — lowering your net cost per trade while your spreads and execution stay exactly the same.
Frequently asked questions
What are Jump indices?⌄
Jump indices are Deriv synthetic indices that trade with steady volatility but produce an occasional large "jump" — about 30 times a normal move — on average around three times per hour, in either direction.
How are Jump indices different from Boom and Crash?⌄
Boom and Crash spike in a fixed direction (Boom up, Crash down) with a drift the other way. Jump indices jump either up or down with no directional bias and no persistent drift, making their sudden moves symmetric rather than one-sided.
How often do Jump indices jump?⌄
On average about three times per hour, though jumps are randomly timed around that average, so the gap between them varies. Each jump is roughly 30 times the size of a normal tick.
Can I earn rebates on Jump indices?⌄
Yes. A Deriv account opened through RebateIX earns up to $10 per lot on Jump-index volume, funded by the broker's IB commission, with identical spreads and execution.
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