# Volatility 250 unanounced changes **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [May 13, 2025, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.deriv.com/t/volatility-250-unanounced-changes/88146 "2025-05-13T21:47:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![beshade-already-1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/2bfe46/32.png) [@beshade-already-1](https://community.deriv.com/u/beshade-already-1)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2025, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.deriv.com/t/volatility-250-unanounced-changes/88146/1 "2025-05-13T21:47:05Z")
Why did deriv changed the volatility of volatility index 250 without annoncing it? right now price moves very slow (not very volatile). Also, minimum lot is 0.5 (before it was 0.005). ---
**Author:** ![Farahin\_derivadmin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.deriv.com/farahin_derivadmin/32/5512_2.png) [@Farahin\_derivadmin](https://community.deriv.com/u/Farahin_derivadmin)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2025, 12:37pm UTC](https://community.deriv.com/t/volatility-250-unanounced-changes/88146/2 "2025-05-16T12:37:18Z")
Hi, @beshade-already-1 ​Thank you for posting on our community. ​We’ve recently updated the minimum lot sizes for Volatility 250 (1s) and Volatility 150 (1s) to support a smoother trading experience. This change is in line with our Trading Terms (Clause 1.7), where we reserve the right to set risk and volume limits on accounts. It shouldn’t affect your normal trading activity. ​If you have any questions or need more information, kindly contact our Live Chat support. Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![bosnian-algosis-2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/c2a13f/32.png) [@bosnian-algosis-2](https://community.deriv.com/u/bosnian-algosis-2)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2025, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.deriv.com/t/volatility-250-unanounced-changes/88146/3 "2025-05-17T13:16:40Z")
Will Deriv be removing Volatility 250 1s as you did the Volatility 200 and 300? ---
**Author:** ![Ridzuan\_deriv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ee59a6/32.png) [@Ridzuan\_deriv](https://community.deriv.com/u/Ridzuan_deriv)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2025, 5:56am UTC](https://community.deriv.com/t/volatility-250-unanounced-changes/88146/4 "2025-05-18T05:56:27Z")
Hi @bosnian-algosis-2, As of now, there are no official plans to remove the Volatility 250 (1s) Index from our platform. Any changes to our trading instruments will be announced in advance through our official channels, including the website, email updates, or platform notifications. We’re continuously reviewing and updating our product offerings to ensure a reliable and fair trading environment for all users. If you have any questions or need more information, kindly contact our Live Chat support. Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![chabouk-aerotow-2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/d26b3c/32.png) [@chabouk-aerotow-2](https://community.deriv.com/u/chabouk-aerotow-2)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2025, 1:11pm UTC](https://community.deriv.com/t/volatility-250-unanounced-changes/88146/5 "2025-08-12T13:11:15Z")
It seems they have plans on removing it because it’s only going lower with no recent highs if that’s the case why do they continue the market ---
**Author:** ![Sivapria\_deriv](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.deriv.com/sivapria_deriv/32/5512_2.png) [@Sivapria\_deriv](https://community.deriv.com/u/Sivapria_deriv)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2025, 2:47am UTC](https://community.deriv.com/t/volatility-250-unanounced-changes/88146/6 "2025-08-14T02:47:49Z")
> [@bosnian-algosis-2](#): > > Volatility 250 1s Hi @chabouk-aerotow-2 , thank you for reaching out to us. Please note that as of now, we do not have any plans on removing Volatility 250 (1s). Synthetic indices are driven by algorithms that use random number generation to simulate market-like conditions, mimicking real market volatility and trends. Each index is designed with a fixed level of volatility, such as Volatility 10, 25, 50, 75, or 100, 250 where higher volatility leads to more significant price fluctuations, and lower volatility results in steadier movements. Synthetic indices operate 24/7, with price patterns influenced by time-based algorithms. If you have any questions, please visit our Help Centre or contact us via Live Chat and WhatsApp. > **[Help Centre | Frequently Asked Questions | Deriv](https://deriv.com/help-centre)** > > Have questions on your trading account, how our trading platforms work or about trading? Read our FAQ’s or contact us through Deriv live chat.