Back Multi-Link Doubles Plan
Overview
A cycle-based staking plan where bets are placed in cycles of decreasing percentages of bank. Each winning bet’s profit is partially redistributed (“linked”) across remaining bets in the cycle, creating a compounding effect within each cycle.
How It Works
- A cycle has N bets (default 6)
- Bet 1: 5% of starting bank
- Bet 2: 4% of starting bank + fraction of Bet 1’s winnings
- Bet 3: 3% of starting bank + fraction of cumulative winnings
- Continue down to Bet N: 1% + accumulated winnings
- Cycle ends → restart with new starting bank
The “linking” means winning profits feed into remaining bets, accelerating growth within each cycle.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
starting_bank |
number | — | Bank at cycle start |
cycle_length |
number | 6 | Number of bets per cycle |
starting_pct |
number | 5 | First bet as % of starting bank |
ending_pct |
number | 1 | Last bet as % of starting bank |
Percentages Per Step (6-bet cycle)
| Step | Base % of Bank | + Accumulated Winnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5% | — |
| 2 | 4% | + fraction of Step 1 profit |
| 3 | 3% | + fraction of cumulative profit |
| 4 | 2% | + fraction of cumulative profit |
| 5 | 1.5% | + fraction of cumulative profit |
| 6 | 1% | + fraction of cumulative profit |
Risk Assessment
- Risk Level: Medium
- Max Drawdown: Decreasing stakes within cycle — later losses hurt less
- Recommended Bankroll: 20× first bet size
- Ruin Risk: Low-medium — no loss chasing
When to Use
- Your selections have consistent moderate strike rates
- You want structured cycle-based betting
- You enjoy the mechanics of profit redistribution
When to Avoid
- Very low strike rates (cycles rarely produce enough winners to link)
- You prefer simple, non-cyclic plans
Betfair Exchange Notes
- Commission (5%) must be factored into the profit redistribution calculations
- The MarketFeeder implementation includes commission adjustment
Related Plans
- Rolling Doubles — Simpler doubles-based approach
- Parlay — Let-it-ride accumulation
Sources
- Plan source: MarketFeeder — Back Multi-Link Doubles
- Plan mechanics: Mathematical formulas and plan concepts are in the public domain