Trade Lock vs Buffer: What's the Difference?

On every MILTRADERS program, your trailing drawdown stops and locks permanently at $50,100 / $100,100 / $150,100 — reached once your balance hits $52,100 / $103,100 / $154,600. What differs is the withdrawal logic above that secured level — this is where the Zero trade lock and the Pro buffer part ways.

Zero → Trade Lock

Your drawdown trails up, then locks permanently at $50,100 / $100,100 / $150,100 — reached once your balance hits $52,100 / $103,100 / $154,600. From then on, you withdraw 50% of your gains above the locked level. From your second payout onwards, your balance must first climb back above the level it was at when you requested your previous payout — each new payout requires fresh gains.

Pro → Buffer

You must first reach the buffer: $52,100 / $103,100 / $154,600 (your max drawdown + $100). Once you're above it, 100% of your profits above the buffer are withdrawable.

Same starting point, different withdrawal logic

Both require your 5 winning days, keep the 90/10 split, and can never let a withdrawal bring your balance below the secured level.