@jameslavish Expected Return would be:
P(x)*payout(x)+P(y)*Payout(y)
Let’s say x is the “bullish” outcome, and y is the “bearish” outcome.
P(x) = 0.016
Payout(x) = $1,000,000
P(y) = 0.984
Payout(y) = $14,000
0.016*$1,000,000+0.984*$14,000
=$16,000+$13,776
=$29,776
0.75% drop from $30k