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How much should you risk per trade? A drawdown-first answer.
The familiar 1% rule starts with a percentage. A better answer starts with the losing streak and drawdown your account must survive.
ReadRisk Math · Position Math0.60%is what still fits inside an 8% drawdown budget after twelve straight losses. 1% does not.worked example: $25,000 account, 8% budget
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How Much Should You Bet? Kelly, Half-Kelly, and the 60/40 Coin Game That Bankrupted the Pros
Everyone asks what to buy. Almost nobody asks how much, yet that second question is the one that decides whether you survive.
How much should you risk per trade? A drawdown-first answer.
The familiar 1% rule starts with a percentage. A better answer starts with the losing streak and drawdown your account must survive.
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