01 Definition
Bankroll management is the practice of setting aside a dedicated amount of money (bankroll) for betting and systematically controlling how much you risk per bet. The goal is to survive losing streaks while maximizing growth during winning periods. Professional bettors typically risk 1-3% of their bankroll per bet.
02 Example
With a $5,000 bankroll and 2% risk per bet, each wager is $100. Even a 10-bet losing streak only costs $1,000 (20% of bankroll) — painful but survivable. Without bankroll management, many bettors go bust on a single bad streak.
03 Why It Matters
Even the best betting strategy with +20% ROI can blow up with poor bankroll management. Variance is real — every system has losing streaks. Bankroll management ensures you survive long enough for your edge to materialize.
04 How thetipster.xyz Uses This
While we provide signals (not staking advice), we recommend tipsters who use our feed to apply disciplined bankroll management. Our recommended approach: flat stakes at 1-2% of bankroll per signal.
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