Module 01 · 9 min
Free
Risk management: 1–2% vs 100%, the X:Y rule
Position sizing, reward-to-risk, and why a stop is never optional.
What you'll learn
- Conservative vs aggressive sizing
- Reward-to-risk 1:3 and 1:10
- Why stop-losses are non-negotiable
The deciding factor is not picking tops — it is risk control.
1–2% vs 100%
- Classic (1–2% per trade): low stress, survives losing streaks, slower growth.
- Aggressive (full deposit, tight 1–2% stop): faster growth, but high risk if the entry is wrong.
The X:Y principle
Size trades by reward-to-risk — 1:3 (classic) or 1:10 (tight stop, high target). If your stop risks $X, your target should aim for roughly $Y. A stop-loss order is never optional: losing a large share of the deposit in one session is how a disciplined trader becomes a statistic.
Quick check
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