01 Definition
Flat staking means wagering an identical amount on every bet — for example, $100 per bet regardless of the odds, confidence level, or market. It eliminates emotional staking decisions and provides a clean way to measure performance.
02 Example
With a $10,000 bankroll using 1% flat stakes, every bet is $100. After 100 bets with a 71% hit rate at average odds of 1.74: Wins = 71 × $74 = $5,254 profit. Losses = 29 × $100 = $2,900. Net = +$2,354. ROI = +23.5%.
03 Why It Matters
Flat staking is the fairest way to evaluate a tipster's performance because it removes staking variables. "Increased stakes on winners" is the oldest trick to inflate ROI numbers. If someone can't show positive ROI on flat stakes, their signals aren't profitable.
04 How thetipster.xyz Uses This
All our track record metrics (71.3% hit rate, +21.4% ROI) are calculated on flat stakes. We never inflate numbers with variable staking. What you see is the raw signal quality.
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