Treat payout percentage as part of your edge
A 70% to 85% payout changes the required win rate materially. Calculate breakeven rate before selecting any contract.
Do not evaluate a strategy by win rate alone. Reward profile defines viability.
Avoid escalating stake systems
Martingale-style sizing can wipe out accounts quickly during common losing streaks.
Keep stake size fixed by rule and accept that losses are a normal part of the distribution.
Use a session plan with stop conditions
Define max trades, max losses, and max time per session before opening the platform.
When any threshold is reached, stop. Discipline is easier when the rule exists before emotions rise.
Key takeaway
Binary options are decision-dense. Your process must be tighter than your setup.
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