Instant Withdraw vs. T+7 Days Withdraw

Crypto staking rules usually implement a lock-up period. For example, for Ether.Fi, withdraw means unstaking the ETH which was restaked to Eigenlayer. The process could in theory take the time to withdraw from Eigenlayer AND from Ethereum validators. In practice, Ether.Fi provides an expedited withdrawal service that normally takes 3-7 days to process.

Latch offers 2 routes for users to withdraw funds:

• Primary Market: Burn LSTs on Gravity → initiate withdrawal and wait for the standard countdown (T+7 days) → claim your funds on Ethereum

• Secondary Market: Swap LSTs on a DEX for USDT or ETH (T+0) → bridge back to any supported EVM chain

The primary market is ideal for handling large deposits and withdrawals, while the secondary market is more efficient for smaller, day-to-day transactions. This is further accompanied by an auto-router function that guides users toward the most efficient path (primary vs. secondary).

In the unlikely event that the DEX pool’s liquidity is exhausted and remains below its functioning levels, the secondary market deposit and withdrawal process may be temporarily suspended. During such times, you have two options for withdrawals: you can wait for the DEX pool to be refilled, allowing for instant withdrawals (T+0), or you can utilize the primary market by burning your liquid staking tokens and claiming your funds after the standard waiting period (T+7).