1.2x Auto Cash Out vs 2x Auto Cash Out: Which Crash Strategy Wins? (10M-Round Test)
By Daniel Foster · ✓ Fact-checked by Alex Morgan · Last updated 2 November 2026
Verdict: 1.2x Auto Cash Out is the safer pick: it went bust in 0.0% of sessions vs 2.2% for 2x Auto Cash Out. 2x Auto Cash Out finished in profit more often (16.1% vs 1.9%), so it suits a different player. Median bankroll after 1,000 rounds: Ksh 6,960 vs Ksh 7,000 (from Ksh 10,000).
Part of our How to win crash games: the best strategies, tested in shillings. Full guides: 1.2x Auto Cash Out and 2x Auto Cash Out. Every number below comes from the same simulation: 10,000 sessions of 1,000 rounds, a Ksh 10,000 bankroll and Ksh 100 base bet, 97% RTP.
1.2x Auto Cash Out vs 2x Auto Cash Out: the numbers
| Metric | 1.2x Auto Cash Out | 2x Auto Cash Out |
|---|---|---|
| Went bust | 0.0% | 2.2% |
| Median final bankroll | Ksh 6,960 | Ksh 7,000 |
| Worst 10% / best 10% | Ksh 5,160 / Ksh 8,880 | Ksh 2,800 / Ksh 11,000 |
| Sessions in profit | 1.9% | 16.1% |
| Hit rate (rounds won) | 80.8% | 48.5% |
| Average session length (rounds) | 1,000 | 997 |
| Median max drawdown | Ksh 3,580 | Ksh 5,100 |
| Biggest single-round return | Ksh 20 | Ksh 100 |
How the bankroll moves
How 1.2x Auto Cash Out works
You bet the same amount every round with auto cash out at 1.20x: small, frequent wins.
Example: a Ksh 100 bet cashed at 1.20x returns Ksh 120: 80.8% of rounds reach it.
How 2x Auto Cash Out works
You bet the same amount every round with auto cash out at 2x: you double the bet roughly every other round.
Example: a Ksh 100 bet cashed at 2x returns Ksh 200: 48.5% of rounds reach it.
Which one should you pick?
- Pick 1.2x Auto Cash Out if you want the smoothest ride: wins on most rounds and the slowest bankroll swings.
- Pick 2x Auto Cash Out if you want bigger single wins and can handle more back-and-forth.
Try both in the simulator
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, 1.2x Auto Cash Out or 2x Auto Cash Out?
In our 10M-round test, 1.2x Auto Cash Out went bust less often (0.0% vs 2.2%). Neither changes the 97% RTP.
How often does 1.2x Auto Cash Out go bust?
0.0% of 1,000-round sessions ran out of money with a 100-bet bankroll.
How often does 2x Auto Cash Out go bust?
2.2% of 1,000-round sessions ran out of money with a 100-bet bankroll.
Which wins more rounds?
1.2x Auto Cash Out won 80.8% of rounds and 2x Auto Cash Out won 48.5%. Win rate isn't profit: the size of each win matters too.
Can 1.2x Auto Cash Out or 2x Auto Cash Out beat the house edge?
No. Both play the same 97% RTP game; they only change how your bankroll swings.
Which is better for a small budget?
The one with the lower bust rate: 1.2x Auto Cash Out, at 0.0% in our test. Set a stop-loss either way.
Sources
- Crash Game Guide: 10-million-round crash simulation study (checked 2 November 2026)
- Study results (CSV, CC BY 4.0) (checked 2 November 2026)
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Daniel focuses on the mathematics and mechanics behind crash games. His reviews examine RTP disclosures, volatility, multipliers, game mechanics and the mathematical principles behind different crash titles.
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