Aggressive higher risk
For confident, high-volume winners comfortable with swings.
Pro: Fastest climb to bigger stakes.
Con: Frequent move-downs, large fluctuations possible.
- 12 BI, 2-shot ladder — Shot start: 12 BI, shot size: 2 BI, move down: 10 BI.
- Takes shots early for rapid growth, but with minimal buffer for variance.
Balanced popular
For most winning players who want reliable progress with manageable swings.
Pro: Good compromise of stability and speed.
Con: Progress may be slower than aggressive options.
- 20 BI, 3‑shot ladder — Shot start: 20 BI, shot size: 3 BI, move down: 17 BI.
- Bigger cushion and shot size, avoids yo-yo swings while still moving up efficiently.
Conservative lowest risk
For new/rebuilding players or anyone wanting maximum safety.
Pro: Extremely rare to run out of shots, very stable.
Con: Slow climb, may feel “stuck” at stakes for longer.
- 30 BI, 3‑shot ladder — Shot start: 30 BI, shot size: 3 BI, move down: 27 BI.
- Large buffer before shots, rarely drop stakes, prioritize security over speed.
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