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# Vault

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<summary><strong>What is the MLP Vault?</strong></summary>

The MLP Vault is the platform’s liquidity engine. Deposit USDC to earn passive returns generated by platform strategies. Deposits have a 4-day lock-up period (subject to real-time display on the page and final system settlement).

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<summary><strong>Can I move funds out of the Vault anytime?</strong></summary>

Vault deposits are subject to a 4-day lock-up period, during which withdrawals are not available. If you make an additional deposit before the lock-up ends, the lock-up period will restart and be recalculated from the date of the most recent deposit. Once the lock-up period ends, you can withdraw freely.

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<summary><strong>Is the Vault's APR fixed?</strong></summary>

&#x20;No. APR is a dynamic rate that adjusts with strategy performance and market conditions, and negative returns are possible on any given trading day. Historical data shown on the page does not represent future returns. Click the ⓘ icon next to “APR” on the Vault page to view this disclosure.

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<summary><strong>Does withdrawing from the Vault also require review?</strong></summary>

No. Withdrawing from the Vault moves funds back to your Spot Account, the funds remain on the platform, and the transfer completes instantly. The review turnaround notice only appears when funds are withdrawn from the Spot Account to an external address or payout account.

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<summary><strong>How is my Vault secured?</strong></summary>

Your assets are protected through multi-layered security, including 2FA, internal validation, and strict access controls.

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<summary><strong>Does the Vault affect trading?</strong></summary>

No. It’s isolated from trading operations and doesn’t impact open positions or margin.

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