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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 articles within this wiki concerning [[Crypto Futures Trading]]. Adherence to these guidelines ensures the neutrality, accuracy, and verifiability of the content presented to readers.
+=== 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.
-== Core Principles ==
+=== Acceptable Sources ===
+Editors must prioritize sources that demonstrate expertise, editorial oversight, and independence. Acceptable sources generally include:
-All factual claims, definitions, market data, regulatory statements, and historical information presented in articles must be supported by reliable, independent, and verifiable sources. Opinions, analysis, or interpretations that are not widely attributed to established sources should be clearly marked as such or omitted if they do not contribute to encyclopedic understanding.
+*   '''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.
-=== Reliability of Sources ===
+=== Unacceptable Sources ===
+The following types of sources are generally '''not''' acceptable for establishing factual claims:
-Sources must be authoritative within the field of finance, technology, or law, depending on the subject matter. Acceptable sources generally 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.
+*   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.
-*   Regulated financial news organizations with established editorial processes.
+=== Verification Requirements ===
-*   Official documentation from regulatory bodies (e.g., CFTC, SEC, ESMA).
+When adding or editing content, editors must adhere to the following verification standards:
-*   Academic papers or peer-reviewed research concerning financial derivatives or blockchain technology.
-*   Official documentation or white papers released by recognized, established exchanges or clearinghouses.
-Sources that are primarily promotional, anonymous, or lack clear editorial oversight are generally considered unreliable for factual assertions.
+==== 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.
-=== Independence of Sources ===
+==== 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.
-Sources should ideally be independent of the entities being discussed. For instance, while an exchange's official press release is useful for stating their own product specifications, an independent third-party analysis of that product's risk profile is preferred for objective assessment.
+==== 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.
-== Sourcing Requirements for Specific Content Types ==
+=== Handling Disputed Information ===
+If reliable sources contradict each other on a specific point:
-=== Market Data and Pricing ===
+# Both viewpoints should be included in the article.
+# Each viewpoint must be clearly attributed to its supporting source(s).
-Any specific price points, trading volumes, or historical data must be sourced to a reliable financial data provider or a direct citation from the exchange where the data originated. Claims regarding current market conditions should be time-stamped or clearly noted as being subject to rapid change.
+# The nature of the disagreement should be briefly explained, if possible, without editorializing.
-=== Regulatory Information ===
-Statements regarding the legal status, regulation, or compliance requirements of crypto futures must be sourced directly from the relevant governmental or regulatory body's official publications or legally binding documents. Secondary interpretations should be attributed to qualified legal experts or recognized financial compliance firms.
-=== Technical Definitions ===
-Definitions of technical terms (e.g., margin, leverage, liquidation) should be sourced from established financial dictionaries, textbooks, or official documentation from recognized derivatives exchanges.
-== Editor Responsibilities and Verification Process ==
-Editors are responsible for ensuring that every non-obvious factual statement is properly referenced.
-=== Use of Citation Templates ===
-All external references must be formatted using the standard MediaWiki citation templates (e.g., {{Cite web}}). Each citation must include a working URL, the name of the publisher, and the date the editor accessed the source.
-=== Neutral Point of View (NPOV) ===
-When multiple reliable sources present differing views on a complex topic (such as the long-term viability of a specific futures contract type), the article must reflect these differences fairly, attributing each viewpoint to its source. The article should not advocate for one viewpoint over another.
-=== Avoiding Promotional Content ===
-Content must not promote specific trading platforms, investment strategies promising guaranteed returns, or specific financial products. Any mention of a platform must be strictly factual and necessary for context (e.g., describing a platform's regulatory status).
-=== Handling Outdated Information ===
-If a source is known to be outdated (e.g., referencing a regulation that has since been superseded), the editor must either update the information with a current source or clearly state the context and date of the outdated information, explaining why it remains relevant (e.g., historical context).
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