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Sources and Verification

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.

Verifiability Policy

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.

Reliable Sources

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

Sources that typically do not meet the standard for inclusion include:

Personal blogs, social media posts, or unverified forum discussions.
Anonymous publications or sources that do not disclose their methodology or editorial process.
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 Template: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>Template:Cite web</ref>

Neutrality in Sourcing

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.

Content Verification Process

When an editor encounters content that appears unsourced or contradictory to established financial principles, they should follow these steps:

Add a citation needed tag: If a specific claim lacks a citation, use the Template:Citation needed template.
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

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.

References

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-This article adheres to the principles of verifiable neutrality expected of an encyclopedia. All factual claims regarding crypto futures trading, market mechanics, regulation, and historical data must be supported by reliable, published sources.
-== Policy on Sources ==
+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.
-The primary goal of sourcing is to ensure that the information presented is accurate and attributable to established authorities, rather than speculation or personal opinion.
+== Verifiability Policy ==
+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.
+=== Reliable Sources ===
+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.
-=== Acceptable Sources ===
-Acceptable sources for verification include, but are not limited to:
-== Academic journals and peer-reviewed research concerning financial derivatives or cryptocurrency. ==
-== Official publications from regulatory bodies (e.g., CFTC, SEC, ESMA) regarding futures contracts or digital assets. ==
-== Reputable financial news organizations with established editorial standards and correction policies. ==
-== Official documentation released by regulated exchanges offering crypto futures products. ==
-== Financial data providers with transparent methodologies for calculating metrics (e.g., open interest, volume). ==
 === Unacceptable Sources ===
-The following types of sources are generally '''not''' acceptable for establishing factual claims:
-== Unattributed forum posts or social media commentary. ==
-== Personal blogs or websites that lack demonstrable expertise or editorial oversight. ==
-== Promotional materials from trading platforms or cryptocurrency projects. ==
-== Sources that present speculative price predictions as established fact. ==
-== Content that cannot be independently verified through multiple, high-quality sources. ==
-== Verification Process for Editors ==
-Editors are responsible for ensuring that every significant claim is properly sourced.
-=== Inline Citations ===
+Sources that typically do not meet the standard for inclusion include:
-All non-trivial statements, definitions of complex terms, statistics, and descriptions of regulatory actions must be followed immediately by an inline citation using the `` tag.
+*   Personal blogs, social media posts, or unverified forum discussions.
+*   Anonymous publications or sources that do not disclose their methodology or editorial process.
+*   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 ===
+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.
+== Content Verification Process ==
+When an editor encounters content that appears unsourced or contradictory to established financial principles, they should follow these steps:
+# '''Add a citation needed tag:''' If a specific claim lacks a citation, use the {{citation needed}} template.
+# '''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.
-=== Neutral Point of View (NPOV) ===
+== Editor Responsibility ==
-When presenting information derived from sources that may have inherent biases (e.g., a source advocating for specific regulation), editors must accurately represent the source's position without adopting that position as the article's definitive stance. If multiple reliable sources present conflicting information, the article should reflect this conflict neutrally, citing each perspective appropriately.
-=== Handling Disputed Information ===
+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.
-If information is disputed among reliable sources, editors should:
-== Include the information supported by the consensus of reliable sources. ==
-== Note the existence of alternative views, citing the sources that support them. ==
-== Avoid presenting fringe or poorly supported views unless the scope of the article specifically covers the debate surrounding those views. ==
-== External Linking Policy ==
-External links should primarily be used within citation templates (``) to support specific factual claims. General links to external websites should be placed in a dedicated "External Links" section at the bottom of the article, if necessary, and must comply with the general sourcing guidelines. Do not use external links to promote any specific trading service or product.
 == References ==

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.