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Risk management

The single most important rule: only trade money you can afford to lose entirely.

The 1–5% rule

Don't risk more than 1–5% of your total bankroll on any single market. If you have KSh 10,000 to trade with, that means KSh 100–500 per market — even if you feel confident.

Diversify across markets

Putting your whole balance on one election or one match is gambling, not trading. Spread across 5–10 different markets to smooth out individual losses.

Don't chase losses

After a losing market, the worst thing you can do is double down with bigger trades to "win it back". Take a break, review what happened, then come back to a fresh decision.

Set deposit limits

Decide before you start how much you'll deposit per month. When you hit that limit, stop. If you need help, contact support — we can help you set a self-exclusion period.