Difference between revisions of "Crypto futures trading:Sources"

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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 standards ensures the neutrality, accuracy, and reliability of the information presented.

Core Principles of Sourcing

All factual claims, definitions, methodologies, and historical data presented in articles must be attributable to reliable, verifiable sources. Original research is strictly prohibited.

Reliability of Sources

Sources must meet the following criteria to be considered reliable:

Published Works: Content published by established financial news organizations, academic institutions, regulatory bodies, or recognized industry research firms are generally considered reliable.
Primary Sources: Official documentation from exchanges, regulatory filings, or white papers released by established projects are preferred for specific technical details or official statements.
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).

Unacceptable Sources

The following types of sources are generally not acceptable as primary support for factual claims:

Personal blogs or non-expert social media posts.
Forums or discussion boards (e.g., Reddit, although discussions may sometimes point toward primary sources).
Anonymous publications or unsubstantiated claims.
Content that promotes specific investment advice or guarantees returns.

Citation Requirements

Every piece of non-common knowledge information must be supported by an inline citation using the `` tags.

Formatting Citations

Citations must be formatted using the Template:Cite web template or appropriate templates for books, journals, or news articles. At a minimum, citations should include:

A direct URL to the source material.
The title of the article or publication.
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: <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Verification and Dead Links

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.

Handling Conflicting Information

When reliable sources present conflicting data or differing explanations regarding a topic (e.g., different calculation methodologies for a specific metric), editors must:

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 Template:Citation needed template or removed pending verification.

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 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 of Sourcing ==
+All factual claims, definitions, methodologies, and historical data presented in articles must be attributable to reliable, verifiable sources. Original research is strictly prohibited.
-== Verifiability Policy ==
+=== Reliability of Sources ===
+Sources must meet the following criteria to be considered reliable:
-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.
+*   '''Published Works:''' Content published by established financial news organizations, academic institutions, regulatory bodies, or recognized industry research firms are generally considered reliable.
+*   '''Primary Sources:''' Official documentation from exchanges, regulatory filings, or white papers released by established projects are preferred for specific technical details or official statements.
-=== Reliable Sources ===
+*   '''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).
-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 as primary support for factual claims:
-Sources that typically do not meet the standard for inclusion include:
+*   Personal blogs or non-expert social media posts.
+*   Forums or discussion boards (e.g., Reddit, although discussions may sometimes point toward primary sources).
-*   Personal blogs, social media posts, or unverified forum discussions.
+*   Anonymous publications or unsubstantiated claims.
-*   Anonymous publications or sources that do not disclose their methodology or editorial process.
+*   Content that promotes specific investment advice or guarantees returns.
-*   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 non-common knowledge information must be supported by an inline citation using the `` tags.
-Every piece of information that is not common knowledge within the general financial domain must be cited using the  tags.
+=== Formatting Citations ===
+Citations must be formatted using the {{Cite web}} template or appropriate templates for books, journals, or news articles. At a minimum, citations should include:
-=== 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 ===
+*   A direct URL to the source material.
+*   The title of the article or publication.
+*   The publisher or authoring entity.
+*   The date the content was accessed (using the access-date parameter).
-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.
+For example, if referencing a news article about a regulatory change:
+<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://example.com/reg_update|title=New Rules for Derivatives|publisher=Financial Times|access-date=2024-05-15}}</ref>
-== Content Verification Process ==
+=== Verification and Dead Links ===
+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.
-When an editor encounters content that appears unsourced or contradictory to established financial principles, they should follow these steps:
+== Handling Conflicting Information ==
-# '''Add a citation needed tag:''' If a specific claim lacks a citation, use the {{citation needed}} template.
+When reliable sources present conflicting data or differing explanations regarding a topic (e.g., different calculation methodologies for a specific metric), editors must:
-# '''Review existing citations:''' Verify that the existing citations actually support the claim being made. Sometimes a citation may be present but misinterpreted.
+# Cite '''all''' relevant viewpoints.
-# '''Seek reliable sources:''' Search for verifiable, neutral sources to confirm the information.
+# Attribute each viewpoint clearly to its source.
-# '''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.
+# 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.
-== Editor Responsibility ==
+== 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.
-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.
+== 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.
 == 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.