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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. Adherence to these standards ensures the neutrality, accuracy, and reliability of the information presented.
+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 of Sourcing ==
+=== Core Principles ===
-All factual claims, definitions, methodologies, and historical data presented in articles must be attributable to reliable, verifiable sources. Original research is strictly prohibited.
+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.
-=== Reliability of Sources ===
+=== Acceptable Sources ===
-Sources must meet the following criteria to be considered reliable:
+Editors must prioritize sources that demonstrate expertise, editorial oversight, and independence. Acceptable sources generally include:
-*   '''Published Works:''' Content published by established financial news organizations, academic institutions, regulatory bodies, or recognized industry research firms are generally considered reliable.
+*   '''Academic and Scholarly Publications:''' Peer-reviewed journals, university press publications, and established textbooks covering finance, economics, or blockchain technology.
-*   '''Primary Sources:''' Official documentation from exchanges, regulatory filings, or white papers released by established projects are preferred for specific technical details or official statements.
+*   '''Regulated Financial News Outlets:''' Established, reputable news organizations known for rigorous editorial standards in financial reporting.
-*   '''Neutrality:''' Sources should maintain a neutral perspective. Sources that are overtly promotional, biased toward a specific trading strategy, or affiliated directly with a single exchange or trading platform should be used sparingly and only for information they are uniquely positioned to provide (e.g., an exchange's own fee schedule).
+*   '''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 as primary support for factual claims:
+The following types of sources are generally '''not''' acceptable for establishing factual claims:
-*   Personal blogs or non-expert social media posts.
+*   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).
-*   Forums or discussion boards (e.g., Reddit, although discussions may sometimes point toward primary sources).
+*   Anonymous publications or sources lacking verifiable credentials.
-*   Anonymous publications or unsubstantiated claims.
+*   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 that promotes specific investment advice or guarantees returns.
+*   Content where the author has a clear, undisclosed financial conflict of interest regarding the subject matter.
-== Citation Requirements ==
+=== Verification Requirements ===
-Every piece of non-common knowledge information must be supported by an inline citation using the `` tags.
+When adding or editing content, editors must adhere to the following verification standards:
-=== Formatting Citations ===
+==== Inline Citation ====
-Citations must be formatted using the {{Cite web}} template or appropriate templates for books, journals, or news articles. At a minimum, citations should include:
+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.
-*   A direct URL to the source material.
+==== Neutral Point of View (NPOV) ====
-*   The title of the article or publication.
+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.
-*   The publisher or authoring entity.
-*   The date the content was accessed (using the access-date parameter).
-For example, if referencing a news article about a regulatory change:
+==== Currency of Information ====
-<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://example.com/reg_update|title=New Rules for Derivatives|publisher=Financial Times|access-date=2024-05-15}}</ref>
+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.
-=== Verification and Dead Links ===
+=== Handling Disputed Information ===
-Editors are responsible for ensuring that all cited links are active and accurately reflect the content they purport to support at the time of verification. If a source link becomes permanently inaccessible, the citation should be flagged or updated with an archived version if available.
+If reliable sources contradict each other on a specific point:
+# Both viewpoints should be included in the article.
-== Handling Conflicting Information ==
+# Each viewpoint must be clearly attributed to its supporting source(s).
-When reliable sources present conflicting data or differing explanations regarding a topic (e.g., different calculation methodologies for a specific metric), editors must:
+# The nature of the disagreement should be briefly explained, if possible, without editorializing.
-# Cite '''all''' relevant viewpoints.
-# Attribute each viewpoint clearly to its source.
-# Present the information neutrally, avoiding language that favors one view over another unless one view is overwhelmingly supported by regulatory consensus or established financial theory.
-== Neutrality and Tone Enforcement ==
-Information must be presented factually, without advocating for or against the use of crypto futures, specific trading instruments, or particular exchanges. Claims regarding potential profit or loss are speculative and must be attributed to external analysis or clearly labeled as hypothetical examples, never as guaranteed outcomes.
-== Editor Responsibilities ==
-Editors reviewing or adding content must actively verify that citations meet the standards outlined above. Content lacking appropriate sourcing or relying on unreliable sources may be tagged with a {{citation needed}} template or removed pending verification.
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