Crypto futures trading:Sources
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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Sponsored links
| 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. |