Stop-loss & profit-target planner
Set daily/weekly loss limits and profit targets
Plan your session limits — daily loss caps and profit targets — based on bankroll size and edge.
Why stop-losses matter
Even with positive edge from Value Bet detection and proper Kelly sizing, variance means losing streaks of 10-20 bets are normal. Without discipline, tilt kicks in and bet sizes balloon — that's how bankrolls die. A stop-loss is a hard rule: stop betting when you've lost X% of bankroll in a session, regardless of how 'sure' the next bet feels. The Growth simulator shows long-term EV; stop-losses preserve the bankroll long enough to realize it.
See also: Kelly criterion, Bankroll growth simulator, ROI tracker
How to use
- 1Enter your total bankroll.
- 2Choose stop-loss % (typically 5-10% of bankroll per session).
- 3Choose stop-win % (typically 10-20%, when to bank profit).
- 4See your limits in absolute money.
Example: €2000 bankroll
€2000 bankroll, 7% stop-loss, 15% stop-win. Daily session limits: stop at -€140 loss or +€300 profit. With 3% per-bet stake (€60), that's max ~2-3 losing bets before halting, or ~5 winning bets before banking. Prevents single-day catastrophe.
When to use
- Before every betting session — set the rule in advance
- When recovering from a losing streak (smaller limits)
- When testing a new system (very tight limits)
Frequently asked questions
What is the Stop-loss planner calculator?
Even with positive edge from Value Bet detection and proper Kelly sizing, variance means losing streaks of 10-20 bets are normal. Without discipline, tilt kicks in and bet sizes balloon — that's how bankrolls die.
How does the Stop-loss planner calculator work in practice?
€2000 bankroll, 7% stop-loss, 15% stop-win. Daily session limits: stop at -€140 loss or +€300 profit. With 3% per-bet stake (€60), that's max ~2-3 losing bets before halting, or ~5 winning bets before banking. Prevents single-day catastrophe.
When should I use the Stop-loss planner calculator?
Before every betting session — set the rule in advance. When recovering from a losing streak (smaller limits). When testing a new system (very tight limits).