# Withdrawing STX From Native Stacking Pool
### How to Withdraw STX from the Native Stacking Pool
1. Go to the **Stacking** section of the app
2. Locate the **"Native Stacking"** card under **"Active Positions"**
3. Click **"Unstack"** to request a withdrawal from the protocol
A pop-up will appear with two options:
* **Go back**
* **Stop stacking** (this will initiate a transaction)
Once confirmed, your STX will unlock **at the end of the current stacking cycle**, along with any rewards earned during that cycle.
{% hint style="info" %}
STX goes through three phases in the stacking process:
* **Available** – Free to use
* **Delegated** – Designated for stacking, but not yet locked
* **Stacked (Locked)** – Actively participating in a stacking cycle
In the **delegated phase**, STX has been prepared for stacking but won’t be locked until the next cycle begins. Since you can’t join a cycle mid-way, the tokens remain usable during this time.
**Example:** If you delegate 100 STX a week before a cycle starts but later spend 50 STX, only the remaining **50 STX** will be locked and stacked when the cycle begins.
{% endhint %}
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