Crypto futures trading:Sources

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

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.