What is a unit?
What is a unit?
A unit is a fixed share of your bankroll — the money you have set aside for picks. One unit (1u) is your standard stake. Bigger plays might be 2u or 3u, but the size of a unit stays the same.
Using units instead of random amounts means you can compare picks fairly and read your own results clearly.
Why units are useful
If you stake €5 on one pick and €80 on another, your results are impossible to read. Units fix that. Everything is measured the same way, so “+12 units” means something whether your bankroll is small or large.
Examples
If 1 unit is 1% of your bankroll:
1u, 2u, 3u explained
Unit counts let you show confidence without blowing up your bankroll. A standard pick is 1u. A stronger pick might be 2u. Few picks should be 3u, and going higher is usually a sign of emotion rather than edge.
Keep unit size steady
Your unit size should not jump up after a loss or down after a win. Chasing losses with bigger units is how good weeks turn into bad months. Pick a size, write it down, and stick to it.
Using units in TipStaq
When you save a pick, record the stake in units along with the odds. Over time your Pick Vault shows profit in units — a clean, honest view of what is actually working.
Work out your unit size, then use it.
Frequently asked
What is a unit?
A unit is a fixed percentage of your bankroll used as your standard stake. It keeps every bet on the same scale regardless of how your bankroll changes.
How big should one unit be?
Many bettors use 1% to 2% of their bankroll per unit. Smaller units mean lower risk per pick. There is no guaranteed-safe number — pick a size you are comfortable losing.
Should I change my unit size after a loss?
Increasing stake size to chase losses is one of the fastest ways to damage a bankroll. Keep your unit size steady and let sample size do the work.
TipStaq does not guarantee profit. Guides, records and tools help you make more structured decisions, but all betting involves risk.