The buffer zone is the portion of your profit that must remain in your account at all times and cannot be withdrawn.
For Instant Standard accounts, the buffer is 3% of your account size.
This means you can only withdraw profits that exceed this threshold.
Buffer Zone by Account Size
Account Size | Buffer (3%) |
100K | 3,000 |
50K | 1,500 |
25K | 750 |
10K | 300 |
5K | 150 |
How the Buffer Zone Works
The buffer acts as a locked profit level.
Step | Explanation |
1 | You generate profit on your account |
2 | The first 3% of profit becomes the buffer |
3 | Only profit above the buffer is withdrawable |
Basic Example
Item | Value |
Account Size | 100,000 |
Total Profit | 4,000 |
Buffer (3%) | 3,000 |
Withdrawable Profit | 1,000 |
You can only request a payout on the 1,000.
Example: Not Eligible for Payout
Item | Value |
Account Size | 100,000 |
Total Profit | 3,000 |
Buffer | 3,000 |
Withdrawable Profit | 0 |
Since all profit is within the buffer, no payout can be requested.
Important Notes
Rule | Description |
Fixed Threshold | Buffer is always 3% of account size |
Non-withdrawable | Cannot be withdrawn under any condition |
Always Active | Applies before every payout |
Not a Fee | This is not deducted or charged |
Is the buffer deducted from my account?
No. The buffer is not deducted. It is simply a portion of your profit that must remain in the account.
Does the buffer reset after a payout?
No. The buffer remains constant and continues to apply to future payouts.
Can I ever withdraw the buffer?
No. The buffer must always remain in the account.