The buffer zone is the portion of your profit that must remain in your account at all times and cannot be withdrawn.
For Instant Pro accounts, the buffer is 5% of your account size. This means you can only withdraw profits that exceed this threshold.
Buffer Zone by Account Size
Account Size | Buffer (5%) |
100K | 5,000 |
50K | 2,500 |
25K | 1,250 |
10K | 500 |
5K | 250 |
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 5% of profit becomes the buffer |
3 | Only profit above the buffer is withdrawable |
Example
Item | Value |
Account Size | 100,000 |
Total Profit | 7,000 |
Buffer (5%) | 5,000 |
Withdrawable Profit | 2,000 |
You can only request a payout on the 2,000.
How the Buffer Affects Payouts
The buffer is always applied first before any payout calculation.
Step | Calculation |
Step 1 | Calculate total profit |
Step 2 | Apply payout cap |
Step 3 | Subtract buffer (5%) |
Step 4 | Apply profit split |
After a Payout
The buffer remains in your account and continues to apply.
Scenario | Explanation |
After withdrawal | Buffer still remains locked |
New trading cycle | You must generate profit above buffer again |
Next payout | All conditions must be met again |
Important Notes
Rule | Description |
Fixed Threshold | Buffer is always 5% of initial 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Non-withdrawable | Cannot be withdrawn under any condition |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.