# Withdrawing from stSTX
**TL;DR:**
* **Bitflow DEX withdrawals** are **instant** (just wait for confirmation).
* **Instant Unstack** allows immediate withdrawals for liquid stacking tokens, with a **1% fee**. This option is made possible thanks to **idle STX**—unstacked capital held by the protocol.
* **Traditional withdrawal** via StackingDAO burns your stSTX and gives you a **temporary NFT** representing your claimable STX.
* You can **initiate a traditional withdrawal anytime**, but if done **within 1 day of a cycle ending** (less than 288 blocks), the withdrawal will complete at the **end of the *****next***** cycle**.
* **Note:** Conversion rates between Bitflow and StackingDAO may vary.
### **How to withdraw**
1. Go to the **Stacking** section
2. Find the **stSTX card** under **"Active Positions"**
3. Click **"Unstack stSTX"** to open the withdrawal interface
You’ll be presented with **three options**:
This will take you to the **“Unstack”** section, where you can choose to withdraw STX via **StackingDAO**, **Instant Unstack**, or **Bitflow**.
**1)Instant Unstack:**
This option is powered by **idle STX**—unstaked liquidity held by the protocol, which enables **immediate withdrawals** for stSTX.
If idle liquidity is unavailable, you can either use the **DEX option** or wait for the **current stacking cycle to end** to withdraw your full STX amount.
**Note:** A **1% fee** applies to Instant Unstack withdrawals.
To proceed, simply select **"Instant"**, enter the amount you wish to withdraw, and click **"Unstack"** in the UI.
**2)Sell on DEX:**
This option allows you to **instantly withdraw STX** by swapping stSTX on **Bitflow DEX**. The process is immediate—just wait for the transaction to confirm.
**Note:** The **conversion rate** may be lower than with the StackingDAO option due to trading fees and potential slippage on the DEX.
To proceed, simply select the **"Explore DEX"** option to be redirected to the **Bitflow swap page.**
**3)Unstack with Stacking DAO:**
To withdraw via the traditional method, select the first option (**"End on Cycle")**, choose the amount of stSTX to withdraw, and click the **"Unstack"** button in the UI.
This method **does not provide immediate access** to your STX. Instead, your stSTX will be **burned**, and you’ll receive a **withdrawal NFT** representing the amount of STX you're entitled to claim.
> **Important:** Do **not** transfer, burn, or sell this NFT—doing so will make it impossible to claim your STX.
Once the current **PoX cycle ends**, the NFT will appear under your **Active Positions** (make sure your wallet is connected).
When the corresponding **Bitcoin block height** is reached, you'll be able to redeem the NFT and withdraw your STX.
If you don't claim immediately, no problem—the NFT **does not expire**. You can withdraw your STX at any time once the cycle unlocks.
**Note for point earners:**\
Once the withdrawal is initiated and stSTX leaves your wallet, **you’ll stop earning points** on that amount. The withdrawal NFT does **not** contribute toward your points total.
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