Boom and Crash Indices
Trade the excitement of Boom and Crash Indices - synthetic instruments designed to simulate sudden market spikes and crashes. Perfect for traders who want to capitalize on extreme market movements and volatility patterns.
Live Boom & Crash Indices
Boom and Crash Indices are synthetic instruments that simulate extreme market movements. These indices are designed to experience sudden spikes (booms) or drops (crashes) at random intervals, creating unique trading opportunities for those who can predict or react quickly to these movements.
Boom Indices
- • Experience sudden upward spikes
- • Spikes occur randomly but frequently
- • Price returns to normal after spike
- • Ideal for spike trading strategies
Crash Indices
- • Experience sudden downward crashes
- • Crashes happen at random intervals
- • Price recovers after crash event
- • Perfect for crash anticipation trades
Boom & Crash Index Specifications
| Index | Spike Frequency | Average Spike Size | Recovery Time | Best Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boom 1000 | 1 in 1000 ticks | 50-150 points | Immediate | Spike trading |
| Crash 1000 | 1 in 1000 ticks | 50-150 points | Immediate | Crash anticipation |
| Boom 500 | 1 in 500 ticks | 30-100 points | Quick | High-frequency spikes |
| Crash 500 | 1 in 500 ticks | 30-100 points | Quick | Frequent crashes |
Boom & Crash Trading Strategies
Capitalize on sudden spikes in Boom indices by entering positions just before or during spike events.
- • Monitor for spike patterns and timing
- • Use very tight stop losses (5-10 points)
- • Take profits quickly during spike events
- • Avoid holding positions too long
- • Use 1-minute charts for precision entry
Predict and profit from crash events in Crash indices by timing entries before major drops.
- • Look for overbought conditions before crashes
- • Enter short positions with tight stops
- • Exit quickly after crash completion
- • Use RSI and momentum indicators
- • Practice on demo accounts first
Double position size after losses, betting on eventual spike/crash occurrence.
- • Start with very small position sizes
- • Double after each losing trade
- • Set maximum number of doubles (3-5)
- • Requires large account balance
- • Warning: Very high risk strategy
Take advantage of small movements between spike events with quick in-and-out trades.
- • Focus on 1-minute timeframes
- • Look for small reversal patterns
- • Use 3-5 point profit targets
- • Set 2-3 point stop losses
- • Avoid trading during spike events
Boom and Crash indices are extremely high-risk instruments. The unpredictable nature of spikes and crashes can lead to rapid and significant losses.
Major Risks:
- • Sudden and unpredictable price movements
- • High probability of total loss
- • Emotional trading due to excitement
- • Addiction to spike trading
Risk Management:
- • Never risk more than 1% per trade
- • Use extremely tight stop losses
- • Set daily loss limits
- • Practice extensively on demo accounts