If you’ve ever traded Volatility 75 Index (V75), you already know it’s one of the most aggressive and fast-moving synthetic indices on Deriv. Because of its speed, V75 can either multiply your account in minutes or wipe it out in seconds. That is why you need a strategy that is simple, clear, and structured—especially if you are a beginner. In this guide, I will share a strategy that can help you aim for 20 pips a day with discipline and low risk.
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You don’t need 200 pips a day to grow your account. With consistency, 20 pips daily can transform a small trading account over time.
Look at this:
- Daily Target – 20 pips
 - Monthly 440 pips (22 trading days)
 
If your risk-to-reward is well managed, you can flip small accounts with consistency—not greed.
Table of Contents
Before We Start:
Here are 3 things to understand before applying this strategy:
What is a Pip in V75?
Unlike Forex, synthetic indices behave differently. On Volatility 75, 1 pip = 0.01 movement on the chart. So if the price moves from 1200.50 to 1200.70, that is 20 pips.
Timeframe You Will Use
We are using M5 (5-minute timeframe).
Your Setup Must Include These Indicators
We only need two indicators for this strategy:
| Indicator | Setting | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| 50 EMA | Default | Main Chart | 
| RSI | Period 14, Levels: 30 – 50 – 70 | Indicator Window | 
This is a simple, clean setup—no complicated indicators.
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The 20 Pips a Day Strategy for V75
This strategy works for both buy and sell, but you must only enter during the right conditions.
BUY Setup (For Uptrend)
You are only buying when the market is trending up.
Conditions:
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Price must be above the 50 EMA
This shows the market is in an uptrend. - 
RSI must be above Level 50
This confirms bullish momentum. - 
Wait for a small pullback to the 50 EMA
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Enter a Buy when a bullish candle rejects the 50 EMA and moves upward.
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Target 20 Pips
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Set Stop Loss below the pullback low (protect your capital!)
 
SELL Setup (For Downtrend)
You are only selling when the market is trending down.
Conditions:
- 
Price must be below the 50 EMA
This confirms a downtrend. - 
RSI must be below Level 50
We want bearish momentum. - 
Wait for a small pullback towards the 50 EMA
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Enter a Sell when the candle rejects the EMA and moves downward.
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Target 20 Pips
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Stop Loss goes above the pullback high.
 
Why This Strategy Works
- It follows the trend (you are not fighting the market)
 - It teaches discipline — one entry, take profit, leave the chart
 - It protects beginners from emotional trading and greed
 
Most beginners lose not because of bad strategies, but because of fear, greed, and over-trading.
With this strategy, you only need 1–3 quality trades a day. Once you hit 20 pips, close your chart and rest.
Recommended Lot Size (Very Important)
Your lot size must match your account size.
Here is a safe guide:
| Account Balance | Recommended Lot Size | 
|---|---|
| $20 – $50 | 0.001 | 
| $60 – $150 | 0.002 – 0.005 | 
| $200+ | 0.01+ | 
Lot size isn’t a competition.
Your goal is to stay in the game long enough to grow.
Example of 20 Pips Daily Growth
If you make 20 pips daily with discipline, here’s what is possible:
- 1st Month: Survive and learn
 - 2nd Month: Growth begins
 - 3rd Month & beyond: Compound gains → account expansion
 
Consistency beats big wins.
Final Thoughts
- Don’t trade when the market is ranging—wait for a trend
 - Stick to one strategy until you master it
 
Trading is risky but profitable with discipline. The goal is not to win every trade, but to manage your losses and multiply your wins. Remember, It won’t make you rich overnight, but it will teach you discipline, and discipline is what creates long-term profitable traders
Risk Disclaimer
Deriv offers complex derivatives, such as options and contracts for difference (“CFDs”). These products may not be suitable for all clients, and trading them puts you at risk. Please make sure that you understand the following risks before trading Deriv products: a) you may lose some or all of the money you invest in the trade, b) if your trade involves currency conversion, exchange rates will affect your profit and loss. You should never trade with borrowed money or with money that you cannot afford to lose.

