Do I lose money if I stake?

Could you please clarify for me, when I stake my cryptocurrency, does that necessarily mean I'm going to lose money? Is there any potential for me to actually gain? Or is staking solely a risky endeavor where the chances of losing outweigh the chances of winning? Also, could you possibly outline some of the factors that might influence whether I end up with more or less funds after staking? It would be greatly appreciated if you could provide some insights into this process and help me understand the potential outcomes better.