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Enter your entry, stop, and target. Get the R:R ratio and the minimum win rate that makes the trade profitable over time.
Risk
20.00
Reward
50.00
R:R
1:2.50
Break-even win rate
28.6%
What "break-even win rate" means
If your average winner is 2× your average loser, you can win only 33.4% of the time and still break even. If your winner is just 1× your loser, you need 50%+. This is why high-R:R setups need lower win rates to be profitable.
| R:R Ratio | Break-even win rate | Style |
|---|---|---|
| 1:1 | 50.0% | Mean reversion / scalping |
| 1:2 | 33.4% | Swing |
| 1:3 | 25.0% | Trend following |
| 1:5 | 16.7% | Breakout / momentum |
Why the win-rate trap matters
A 90% win rate sounds good — but if average wins are $10 and losses average $200, you have a losing system. Always pair your win rate with R:R when judging a strategy. See also profit factor for the more honest single-number version.
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