Losing streaks happen to every method. Bankroll management exists so that a bad run doesn't take you out of the game.
Fixed percentage stake
Set the amount per trade as a percentage of your bankroll — 1% to 3% is the usual range.
| Bankroll | 1% stake | 2% stake |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $10 | $20 |
| $5,000 | $50 | $100 |
When laying, size by liability, not by the stake you receive.
Stop rules
- Daily loss limit: hit it, stop. No exceptions.
- No chasing: the trade after a loss can't be bigger.
- Weekly review: look at the process, not just the balance.
"It ends 1-0, and the next entry comes in a rush to recover. The process disappears." Written rules exist for that moment.
Log everything
Date, match, market, odds, estimated probability and result. Without a log you don't know if you have a method — only memories.
