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Sources and Verification

This page outlines the standards for sourcing and verification required for all articles within this wiki concerning crypto futures trading. Maintaining a neutral, factual, and verifiable body of knowledge is paramount to the integrity of this resource.

Core Principles

All factual claims, statistics, definitions, and descriptions of trading mechanisms must be supported by reliable, published sources. Opinions, speculative analysis, or unverified claims about future market movements are not permitted as factual statements.

Acceptable Sources

Editors must prioritize sources that demonstrate expertise, editorial oversight, and independence. Acceptable sources generally include:

Academic and Scholarly Publications: Peer-reviewed journals, university press publications, and established textbooks covering finance, economics, or blockchain technology.
Regulated Financial News Outlets: Established, reputable news organizations known for rigorous editorial standards in financial reporting.
Official Regulatory Documents: Publications released by governmental bodies or recognized financial regulatory agencies concerning derivatives or cryptocurrency markets.
Primary Source Documentation: Official white papers, technical specifications, or documentation released by recognized cryptocurrency exchanges or blockchain protocols, provided they are used to describe the technology itself, not to promote a specific product.

Unacceptable Sources

The following types of sources are generally not acceptable for establishing factual claims:

Personal blogs, social media posts, or forums (e.g., Reddit, X/Twitter) unless they are the subject of the article itself (e.g., documenting a specific community event).
Anonymous publications or sources lacking verifiable credentials.
Promotional materials, marketing documents, or websites directly affiliated with a specific trading platform or financial product being discussed, unless used strictly for verifiable, non-promotional data (e.g., exchange specifications).
Content where the author has a clear, undisclosed financial conflict of interest regarding the subject matter.

Verification Requirements

When adding or editing content, editors must adhere to the following verification standards:

Inline Citation

Every piece of specific, non-obvious factual information (such as contract specifications, regulatory rulings, or historical price data) must be supported by an inline citation using the <ref> tag.

Neutral Point of View (NPOV)

Sources must be used to accurately represent the information they contain. If a source presents a viewpoint, that viewpoint must be attributed to the source rather than presented as established fact. Editors must strive to include citations representing differing, reliable viewpoints where appropriate, particularly on complex or controversial topics within the industry.

Currency of Information

The cryptocurrency market evolves rapidly. Information regarding trading fees, regulatory statuses, or specific exchange offerings must be sourced to material published as recently as possible. Older sources may be retained if the information they describe is historical or has not materially changed. Editors should review existing citations to ensure they remain current.

Handling Disputed Information

If reliable sources contradict each other on a specific point:

Both viewpoints should be included in the article.
Each viewpoint must be clearly attributed to its supporting source(s).
The nature of the disagreement should be briefly explained, if possible, without editorializing.

References

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+This page outlines the standards for sourcing and verification required for all articles within this wiki concerning '''crypto futures trading'''. Maintaining a neutral, factual, and verifiable body of knowledge is paramount to the integrity of this resource.
-This page outlines the standards for sourcing and verification required for all content published on this wiki regarding crypto futures trading. Adherence to these standards ensures the neutrality, accuracy, and verifiability of the information presented.
+=== Core Principles ===
+All factual claims, statistics, definitions, and descriptions of trading mechanisms must be supported by reliable, published sources. Opinions, speculative analysis, or unverified claims about future market movements are not permitted as factual statements.
-== Verifiability Policy ==
+=== Acceptable Sources ===
+Editors must prioritize sources that demonstrate expertise, editorial oversight, and independence. Acceptable sources generally include:
-All factual claims, statistics, definitions of financial instruments, regulatory statements, and historical data presented on this wiki must be attributable to a reliable, published source. Claims that are not supported by verifiable sources may be removed or flagged for review by any editor.
+*   '''Academic and Scholarly Publications:''' Peer-reviewed journals, university press publications, and established textbooks covering finance, economics, or blockchain technology.
+*   '''Regulated Financial News Outlets:''' Established, reputable news organizations known for rigorous editorial standards in financial reporting.
-=== Reliable Sources ===
+*   '''Official Regulatory Documents:''' Publications released by governmental bodies or recognized financial regulatory agencies concerning derivatives or cryptocurrency markets.
+*   '''Primary Source Documentation:''' Official white papers, technical specifications, or documentation released by recognized cryptocurrency exchanges or blockchain protocols, provided they are used to describe the technology itself, not to promote a specific product.
-Reliable sources are generally defined as those that have a reputation for fact-checking and accuracy within the financial, academic, or technology sectors. Examples of generally accepted reliable sources include:
-*   Official regulatory publications (e.g., from the CFTC, SEC, or equivalent international bodies).
-*   Academic journals and peer-reviewed publications concerning finance, economics, or blockchain technology.
-*   Established financial news organizations with a history of rigorous editorial standards.
-*   Official documentation released by recognized cryptocurrency exchanges or derivatives platforms regarding their products or operational procedures.
-*   Primary source code repositories for open-source trading software, when relevant to technical explanations.
 === Unacceptable Sources ===
+The following types of sources are generally '''not''' acceptable for establishing factual claims:
-Sources that typically do not meet the standard for inclusion include:
+*   Personal blogs, social media posts, or forums (e.g., Reddit, X/Twitter) unless they are the subject of the article itself (e.g., documenting a specific community event).
+*   Anonymous publications or sources lacking verifiable credentials.
-*   Personal blogs, social media posts, or unverified forum discussions.
+*   Promotional materials, marketing documents, or websites directly affiliated with a specific trading platform or financial product being discussed, unless used strictly for verifiable, non-promotional data (e.g., exchange specifications).
-*   Anonymous publications or sources that do not disclose their methodology or editorial process.
+*   Content where the author has a clear, undisclosed financial conflict of interest regarding the subject matter.
-*   Promotional materials or white papers from specific trading firms or projects that make unsubstantiated claims about future performance or profitability.
-*   Sources that primarily focus on price prediction without underlying fundamental or technical analysis supported by external data.
-== Citation Requirements ==
-Every piece of information that is not common knowledge within the general financial domain must be cited using the  tags.
-=== Format ===
-Citations must be placed immediately following the statement they support. When citing an external source, editors are required to use the {{Cite web}} template or equivalent templates for books or articles, ensuring the URL, title, publisher, and access date are included.
-Example of required citation format:
-The initial margin requirement for perpetual futures contracts is often set lower than for traditional futures contracts.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://example.com/margin-rules|title=Understanding Margin Requirements|publisher=Financial Futures Institute|access-date=2024-05-15}}</ref>
-=== Neutrality in Sourcing ===
+=== Verification Requirements ===
+When adding or editing content, editors must adhere to the following verification standards:
-Editors must ensure that the sources used reflect a balanced view of the topic. If a source presents a highly biased perspective (e.g., overly optimistic or pessimistic), editors should seek corroborating evidence from neutral sources before including the claim. Claims regarding the potential for profit or loss in crypto futures trading must be presented as inherent risks, supported by sources discussing market volatility, rather than as guaranteed outcomes.
+==== Inline Citation ====
+Every piece of specific, non-obvious factual information (such as contract specifications, regulatory rulings, or historical price data) must be supported by an inline citation using the <ref> tag.
-== Content Verification Process ==
+==== Neutral Point of View (NPOV) ====
+Sources must be used to accurately represent the information they contain. If a source presents a viewpoint, that viewpoint must be attributed to the source rather than presented as established fact. Editors must strive to include citations representing differing, reliable viewpoints where appropriate, particularly on complex or controversial topics within the industry.
-When an editor encounters content that appears unsourced or contradictory to established financial principles, they should follow these steps:
+==== Currency of Information ====
-# '''Add a citation needed tag:''' If a specific claim lacks a citation, use the {{citation needed}} template.
+The cryptocurrency market evolves rapidly. Information regarding trading fees, regulatory statuses, or specific exchange offerings must be sourced to material published as recently as possible. Older sources may be retained if the information they describe is historical or has not materially changed. Editors should review existing citations to ensure they remain current.
-# '''Review existing citations:''' Verify that the existing citations actually support the claim being made. Sometimes a citation may be present but misinterpreted.
-# '''Seek reliable sources:''' Search for verifiable, neutral sources to confirm the information.
-# '''Propose removal:''' If, after a reasonable attempt, no reliable source can be found to support a specific factual claim, the claim should be removed to maintain the encyclopedia's integrity.
-== Editor Responsibility ==
+=== Handling Disputed Information ===
+If reliable sources contradict each other on a specific point:
-All editors are responsible for maintaining the quality of sourcing on the wiki. This includes reviewing edits made by others to ensure they comply with these verification standards. Content that promotes specific trading strategies as universally successful, guarantees returns, or relies on non-public or unverifiable information is considered a violation of editorial policy and is subject to immediate removal.
+# Both viewpoints should be included in the article.
+# Each viewpoint must be clearly attributed to its supporting source(s).
+# The nature of the disagreement should be briefly explained, if possible, without editorializing.
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