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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. Adherence to these guidelines ensures the neutrality, accuracy, and verifiability of the content presented to readers.

Core Principles

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.

Reliability of Sources

Sources must be authoritative within the field of finance, technology, or law, depending on the subject matter. Acceptable sources generally include:

Regulated financial news organizations with established editorial processes.
Official documentation from regulatory bodies (e.g., CFTC, SEC, ESMA).
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.

Independence of Sources

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.

Sourcing Requirements for Specific Content Types

Market Data and Pricing

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.

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., Template: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).

References

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-This page outlines the editorial standards for sourcing and verification required for content within this encyclopedia regarding [[Cryptocurrency futures trading]]. Adherence to these standards ensures neutrality, accuracy, and verifiability for all readers.
+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.
-== Sourcing Requirements ==
+== Core Principles ==
-All factual claims, statistics, definitions, and descriptions of market mechanics must be supported by reliable, verifiable sources.
+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.
-=== Acceptable Sources ===
+=== Reliability of Sources ===
-Acceptable sources generally include:
-*   Official documentation from regulatory bodies (e.g., CFTC, SEC filings).
-*   Academic papers published in peer-reviewed journals.
-*   Official press releases or documentation from established, recognized exchanges (e.g., CME Group, Binance, Coinbase).
-*   Reputable financial news organizations with a history of editorial oversight and correction policies (e.g., Bloomberg, Reuters, *The Wall Street Journal*).
-*   Primary source data (e.g., blockchain explorers, official exchange order book data, where applicable).
-=== Unacceptable Sources ===
+Sources must be authoritative within the field of finance, technology, or law, depending on the subject matter. Acceptable sources generally include:
-Sources that are generally considered unreliable or biased for encyclopedic purposes include:
-*   Personal blogs, social media posts (unless directly quoting a recognized authority figure in that capacity).
-*   Unverified forum discussions or anonymous posts.
-*   Content produced by individuals or entities actively promoting specific trading strategies or financial products related to crypto futures.
-*   Sources that lack clear editorial review or correction mechanisms.
-== Verification Standards ==
+*   Regulated financial news organizations with established editorial processes.
+*   Official documentation from regulatory bodies (e.g., CFTC, SEC, ESMA).
+*   Academic papers or peer-reviewed research concerning financial derivatives or blockchain technology.
+*   Official documentation or white papers released by recognized, established exchanges or clearinghouses.
-Editors must ensure that the information presented accurately reflects the source material and is current where necessary.
+Sources that are primarily promotional, anonymous, or lack clear editorial oversight are generally considered unreliable for factual assertions.
+=== Independence of Sources ===
+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.
+== Sourcing Requirements for Specific Content Types ==
+=== Market Data and Pricing ===
+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.
+=== 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) ===
-All content must maintain a [[Neutral Point of View]]. Claims regarding the profitability, risk, or future performance of [[Crypto futures contracts]] must be attributed to their source and presented without endorsement or dismissal by the encyclopedia itself. Avoid language that suggests guaranteed outcomes or certainty regarding market movements.
-=== Citation Format ===
+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.
-Every piece of non-trivial information must be followed by an inline citation using the `<ref>` tag. Citations should be placed immediately after the statement they support. If a single source supports multiple sentences in a paragraph, one citation at the end of the relevant section is often sufficient, provided the information flows directly from that source.
+=== Avoiding Promotional Content ===
-Example:
+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).
-The initial margin requirement is set by the clearinghouse. <ref>CME Group, Margin Requirements for Crypto Futures, accessed 2023-10-26.</ref>
-=== Handling Conflicting Information ===
+=== Handling Outdated Information ===
-When reliable sources present conflicting data or differing interpretations of regulatory guidance, editors must:
-.  Cite all significant viewpoints.
-.  Attribute each viewpoint clearly to its source.
-.  Avoid synthesizing or favoring one view over another unless one view is demonstrably more authoritative (e.g., a direct regulatory ruling supersedes an analyst's interpretation).
-== Editor Responsibilities ==
+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).
-Editors are responsible for the accuracy and sourcing of the content they contribute.
+== References ==
+<references />
-*   **Checking Links:** Ensure that all external links are functional and still point to the intended source material.
+== Sponsored links ==
-*   **Updating Citations:** If market data or regulatory definitions change, existing citations must be reviewed and updated to reflect the current state of information.
+{{SponsoredLinks}}
-*   **Transparency:** If an editor cannot find a source for a claim, the claim should be removed or placed in a dedicated "To Be Verified" section until appropriate sourcing is found. Do not introduce unsourced material.

Sponsor	Link	Notes
Paybis (crypto exchanger)	Paybis (crypto exchanger)	Cards or bank transfer.
Binance	Binance	Spot and futures.
Bybit	Bybit	Futures tools.
BingX	BingX	Derivatives exchange.
Bitget	Bitget	Derivatives exchange.