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Can withdrawal delays amplify volatility in restaking yields? Yes, withdrawal delays can act as a volatility amplifier. In a traditional, liquid market, if yields drop, capital can exit swiftly, finding a new equilibrium. In restaking, if unstaking involves a queue or a unbonding period, it creates a trap. When yields fall sharply or perceived risk spikes, capital cannot immediately flee. This can lead to a "volatility overhang," where the quoted APY does not reflect the true market clearing rate because dissatisfied capital is locked in. Furthermore, the knowledge of an impending mass-unstaking once the queue clears can create forward-looking pressure, suppressing APY further. This illiquidity during stress periods prevents efficient capital reallocation, exacerbating and prolonging periods of low or volatile yields.

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