Volatility 100 Index (V100)
The Volatility 100 Index — "V100" — is the fastest and most volatile of the standard volatility indices, held at a constant 100% volatility with a new tick every second. It is where experienced synthetic traders go for maximum movement, and where over-leveraged beginners get wiped out fastest. Here is what to expect.
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.
V100 vs V75: what the extra volatility means
The Volatility 100 Index is built the same way as V75 — an audited RNG holding a fixed volatility — but at 100% instead of 75%, and ticking once per second rather than once every two seconds. The result is larger, faster swings. The same chart pattern that plays out over an hour on a calmer index can resolve in minutes on V100, which cuts both ways: faster profits and faster losses.
Traders who move from V75 to V100 without cutting their position size are the classic blow-up story. The instrument is not "better" or "worse" than V75 — it simply packs more movement into less time, so every risk-management mistake is punished sooner.
Trading V100 sensibly
Given the pace, V100 rewards a pre-defined plan: fixed cash risk per trade, a stop set before entry, and no adding to losers. Its clean, news-free charts still respect technical levels, but the speed leaves little time to improvise. Many traders use the "1s" volatility variants (like V100) for short, mechanical setups rather than long holds.
Always check the contract specification and margin in your platform. High leverage plus 100% volatility is the single most dangerous combination in the synthetic family — treat it with respect.
Cashback on V100 volume
Fast instruments generate high traded volume, and volume is exactly what rebates pay on. Through RebateIX you earn up to $10 per lot on V100 trades via the broker's IB commission — no change to your spread or execution, just a lower net cost on a high-turnover instrument.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Volatility 100 Index?⌄
A Deriv synthetic index generated by an audited RNG held at a constant 100% volatility, ticking once per second. It is the most volatile of the standard volatility indices and is not linked to any real market.
Is V100 more risky than V75?⌄
Yes. V100 has higher constant volatility (100% vs 75%) and ticks faster (every second vs every two seconds), so moves are larger and quicker. That amplifies both gains and losses, making disciplined position sizing even more important.
What is the best timeframe for V100?⌄
There is no single best timeframe, but because V100 moves fast, many traders favour short, mechanical setups with pre-defined risk rather than long holds. Test any approach on a demo first — this is a very high-risk instrument.
Can I get rebates trading V100?⌄
Yes. A Deriv account opened through RebateIX earns up to $10 per lot in cashback on V100 volume, funded by the broker's introducing-broker commission, with identical spreads and execution.
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