Why is the third step smaller?

Dropping to 2 units after the 3-unit step reduces how much of your winnings are at risk on the final 6-unit stake.

What happens after a loss?

You go back to one unit at step 1.

Strategy guide

How the 1-3-2-6 Strategy Works on Deriv

1-3-2-6 is a fixed four-step plan for winning streaks: stake 1, 3, 2 and 6 units on consecutive wins, then start over.

How 1-3-2-6 works

You stake one unit. Each win moves you to the next step: 3 units, then 2, then 6. A loss at any step, or finishing the fourth win, sends you back to one unit.

The 2-unit step is a deliberate pause: it takes part of the winnings off the table before the biggest stake.

The rules

Step 1: 1 unit.
Step 2: 3 units.
Step 3: 2 units.
Step 4: 6 units.
Any loss, or after step 4: back to step 1.

A worked example

1-3-2-6 with a 10 USD unit
Trade	Result	Stake (USD)
Trade 1	Win	10.00
Trade 2	Win	30.00
Trade 3	Win	20.00
Trade 4	Win	60.00
Trade 5	Win	10.00
Trade 6	Win	30.00
Trade 7	Loss	20.00
Trade 8	Win	10.00

1-3-2-6 with a 10 USD unit.

Risks to understand

Needs four wins in a row
Most cycles end earlier with a loss, so the plan rarely reaches the 6-unit step.
Fixed steps
The sequence does not adjust to your balance, so choose a base stake you are comfortable with.
No edge
The sequence only reshapes how much you stake.

Using 1-3-2-6 in AI Binary Bots

Choose it from the Progression Strategies dropdown in the Trading Panel, then turn on risk management to add a stop loss and take profit. Practice on a Deriv demo account first and review drawdown and largest loss in Trade analytics. No staking plan creates an edge: progressions only reshape how much you stake, not whether a trade wins.

Test 1-3-2-6 on a Deriv demo account before you risk real money.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is the third step smaller?: Dropping to 2 units after the 3-unit step reduces how much of your winnings are at risk on the final 6-unit stake.
What happens after a loss?: You go back to one unit at step 1.

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Risk warning: Trading binary options involves a high level of risk and you could lose your entire stake. Only trade with money you can afford to lose. This page is educational and is not financial advice.