# 3.4 Withdrawing Funds

#### Exit Mechanics

You may withdraw your capital at any time. However, the asset you receive depends on the Current State of the Stratos Engine at the moment of withdrawal.

#### Withdrawal Scenarios

**Scenario A: Withdrawal during Growth Mode**\
If the protocol is in Growth Mode (Risk-On), the vault holds native assets.

* **Action:** You request a withdrawal.
* **Result:** You receive the native asset directly to your wallet.

**Scenario B: Withdrawal during Protection Mode**\
If the protocol is in Protection Mode (Risk-Off), the vault holds stablecoins to preserve value.

* **Action:** You request a withdrawal.
* **Result:** You receive stablecoins (e.g., USDC) directly to your wallet.

#### Step-by-Step Withdrawal Guide

1. **Navigate to Vault:** Select the active vault from your Dashboard.
2. **Select Withdraw:** Switch the tab from Deposit to Withdraw.
3. **Input Amount:** Enter the percentage or specific amount of your position you wish to exit.
4. **Review Output:** The UI will specify exactly which asset you will receive based on the current pool state.
5. **Confirm Withdraw:** Click **Withdraw** and sign the transaction in your wallet.
6. **Burn & Redeem:** Your Stratos Vault Tokens are burned, and the proportional value of the underlying assets is sent to your wallet.


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