The Profit Buffer is a safety net that needs to be present in your account balance before you're eligible to request a payout at all. It's a cushion that protects the account, not something you can withdraw.
The first time your balance reaches the Buffer, your Max Drawdown locks permanently at your initial balance and never moves again, even if your balance falls below the Buffer later on.
To request a payout, first or any later one, your current balance needs to be back above the Buffer, plus the Minimum Profit Goal (1% of your Initial Account Balance) in new profit on top of it. If your balance ever drops back below the Buffer, you'll need to trade it back above that level again before your next payout is possible.
Example: on a $25,000 account, the Profit Buffer is $1,000. The first time your profit reaches $1,000, your Max Drawdown locks at your initial balance for good. If your balance later dips to $800 in profit, you would need to get back above $1,000 again before requesting your next payout.
Account Size | Profit Buffer |
$25,000 | $1,000 |
$50,000 | $2,000 |
$100,000 | $3,000 |
$150,000 | $4,500 |
