Crypto futures trading:Sources

Sources and Verification

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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.

Sourcing Requirements

All factual claims, statistics, definitions, and descriptions of market mechanics must be supported by reliable, verifiable sources.

Acceptable 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 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

Editors must ensure that the information presented accurately reflects the source material and is current where necessary.

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

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.

Example: 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

When reliable sources present conflicting data or differing interpretations of regulatory guidance, editors must: 1. Cite all significant viewpoints. 2. Attribute each viewpoint clearly to its source. 3. 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

Editors are responsible for the accuracy and sourcing of the content they contribute.

• **Checking Links:** Ensure that all external links are functional and still point to the intended source material.
• **Updating Citations:** If market data or regulatory definitions change, existing citations must be reviewed and updated to reflect the current state of information.
• **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.