The amount of STX you Stack directly affects the amount of Bitcoin you’ll earn. Stacking rewards are always proportional—your share of BTC rewards depends on how much STX you contribute relative to the total pool or protocol size.

Pooled Stacking

In pooled Stacking:

• Your STX is grouped with others to meet the protocol threshold

• Rewards are split based on your percentage of the pool

• More STX = higher BTC payout

• Some pools charge flat fees or minimum claimable thresholds, which can impact small positions

If you delegate a larger amount of STX, you’ll not only earn more BTC, but you may also see more efficient returns if the pool’s rewards are subject to rounding or minimum payout limits.

Liquid Stacking

With liquid Stacking protocols like stSTX or LiSTX:

• Your BTC or STX-based yield is reflected in the growth of your liquid token

• Larger holdings accrue more over time

• Some platforms offer tiered incentives, like boosted yield or additional DeFi utility for higher balances

Your STX amount also determines how much liquidity you’ll retain while earning. For example, with enough stSTX, you may have access to lending or farming strategies that improve your overall yield profile.

Solo Stacking

If you're stacking solo:

• You must commit full threshold units (e.g. 90,000 STX)

• Only whole threshold multiples are used for reward eligibility

• Partial leftovers earn nothing unless stacked separately

For example, 180,000 STX would qualify for 2 full reward slots; 195,000 would still only earn for 2 unless 15K is delegated elsewhere.