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The buffer is a profit cushion you must build before any payout is possible. It is equal to your account's Maximum Loss Limit plus $100.
| Account size | Buffer (MLL + $100) | Balance needed |
|---|
| 25K Prime | $1,100 | $26,100 |
| 50K Prime | $2,100 | $52,100 |
| 100K Prime | $3,100 | $103,100 |
| 150K Prime | $4,600 | $154,600 |
Two important points:
- The buffer itself can never be withdrawn. It stays in the account.
- Everything you earn above the buffer is withdrawable, as long as you respect the payout rules (minimum request amount, payout caps, and the 40% consistency rule).
Example on the 50K Prime: your balance is $53,000. Your buffer is
$52,100, so $900 is withdrawable. Since $900 is above the $500 minimum, you can request it.
Example on the 25K Prime: your balance is $26,800. Your buffer is
$26,100, so $700 is withdrawable. Since $700 is above the $500 minimum and below the $1,000 cap, you can request it.
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