# MetaMask validators closed: balance dropped from 32 to 29 ETH, is this normal? **URL:** \ **Category:** Support\ **Created:** [October 4, 2026, 8:37am UTC](https://community.metamask.com/t/metamask-validators-closed-balance-dropped-from-32-to-29-eth-is-this-normal/31846 "2026-10-04T08:37:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![cyrax](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/metamask/user_avatar/community.metamask.com/cyrax/32/39964_2.png) [@cyrax](https://community.metamask.com/u/cyrax)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2026, 8:37am UTC](https://community.metamask.com/t/metamask-validators-closed-balance-dropped-from-32-to-29-eth-is-this-normal/31846/1 "2026-10-04T08:37:20Z")
Hi everyone, I need help understanding what’s happening with my MetaMask validators. In short: I was staking with MetaMask and had **32 ETH**. After the announcement about the closure/withdrawal of validators (late September 2026), I now have **29 ETH** available to withdraw and I don’t understand why there’s this difference. Has anyone had the same experience? Thanks to anyone who can help me understand. ![Validator](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/metamask/original/3X/c/e/ce8e217e4b4ac625cea7026ac5353af1538f5621.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Oxsoltani](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/metamask/user_avatar/community.metamask.com/oxsoltani/32/37719_2.png) [@Oxsoltani](https://community.metamask.com/u/Oxsoltani)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2026, 9:17am UTC](https://community.metamask.com/t/metamask-validators-closed-balance-dropped-from-32-to-29-eth-is-this-normal/31846/2 "2026-10-04T09:17:00Z")
Hi, it looks like you have two validators. Your first validator is currently “Withdrawal ready,” and it shows 29.4574 ETH available for withdrawal. Could you please try searching for it on the Beacon Chain and check your exact balance, as recommended in MetaMask documentation? Due to how the Ethereum protocol works, your balance may also include some rewards that are not yet claimable. Rewards are swept from validators approximately every nine days, and at that point, they are removed from your validator balance. > **[How do validator staking rewards work? | MetaMask Help Center](https://support.metamask.io/trade/earn/stake/validator-staking/rewards-validator-staking/)** > > Learn more about validator staking rewards. If you still have an issue after checking your balance, please try opening a support ticket through MetaMask Support. And always be careful of scams—support will never DM you or ask for private info. > **[MetaMask Help Center](https://support.metamask.io/)** > > MetaMask only offers customer service through this Help Center and our community forums. ---
**Author:** ![cyrax](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/metamask/user_avatar/community.metamask.com/cyrax/32/39964_2.png) [@cyrax](https://community.metamask.com/u/cyrax)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2026, 9:48am UTC](https://community.metamask.com/t/metamask-validators-closed-balance-dropped-from-32-to-29-eth-is-this-normal/31846/3 "2026-10-04T09:48:14Z")
Thanks u so much. I checked the Beacon Chain and I can see **32 ETH** plus **0.73 ETH** in rewards. If I click the “claim” button, which amount will I actually receive? I’d also like to reactivate staking afterwards. Any advice on that would be appreciated. _Probably my balance is 29 ETH because it is a snapshot mid-exit, before all rewards were counted_ ![bc1](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/metamask/original/3X/e/9/e988359bced10ab87c8f2c7137bc416501f64fbb.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![theweb3dave](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/metamask/user_avatar/community.metamask.com/theweb3dave/32/39163_2.png) [@theweb3dave](https://community.metamask.com/u/theweb3dave)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2026, 11:23am UTC](https://community.metamask.com/t/metamask-validators-closed-balance-dropped-from-32-to-29-eth-is-this-normal/31846/4 "2026-10-04T11:23:41Z")
I think the safest way to confirm the exact amount is to click the claim button and look at the withdrawal review screen before signing. If you want to reactivate staking afterward, I’d recommend waiting until the validator withdrawal is completely settled in your wallet, then star a new validator I wouldn’t assume the old validator can simply be reactivated. Once a validator has fully exited, it is no longer active and no longer earns rewards. ---
**Author:** ![cyrax](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/metamask/user_avatar/community.metamask.com/cyrax/32/39964_2.png) [@cyrax](https://community.metamask.com/u/cyrax)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2026, 11:24am UTC](https://community.metamask.com/t/metamask-validators-closed-balance-dropped-from-32-to-29-eth-is-this-normal/31846/5 "2026-10-04T11:24:27Z")
I understand the problem, the MetaMask interface calculates the 10% fee on the entire amount of 32.73 and not just on the rewards, in fact 10% of 32.73 is 29.457. It’s a bug and I think I’ll open the ticket to support. ---
**Author:** ![Oxsoltani](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/metamask/user_avatar/community.metamask.com/oxsoltani/32/37719_2.png) [@Oxsoltani](https://community.metamask.com/u/Oxsoltani)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2026, 11:31am UTC](https://community.metamask.com/t/metamask-validators-closed-balance-dropped-from-32-to-29-eth-is-this-normal/31846/6 "2026-10-04T11:31:46Z")
Yes, of course 🙂 > **[MetaMask Help Center](https://support.metamask.io/)** > > MetaMask only offers customer service through this Help Center and our community forums. ---
**Author:** ![mudwatters](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c37758/32.png) [@mudwatters](https://community.metamask.com/u/mudwatters)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2026, 5:49am UTC](https://community.metamask.com/t/metamask-validators-closed-balance-dropped-from-32-to-29-eth-is-this-normal/31846/7 "2026-10-10T05:49:53Z")
I have the exact same issue. Was this issue ever resolved for you? ---
**Author:** ![theweb3dave](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/metamask/user_avatar/community.metamask.com/theweb3dave/32/39163_2.png) [@theweb3dave](https://community.metamask.com/u/theweb3dave)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2026, 6:10am UTC](https://community.metamask.com/t/metamask-validators-closed-balance-dropped-from-32-to-29-eth-is-this-normal/31846/8 "2026-10-10T06:10:47Z")
Hi, please reach out to the [MetaMask Support Team](https://support.metamask.io/) for an assistance regarding that. ---
**Author:** ![KBeeTheCapybara](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/metamask/user_avatar/community.metamask.com/kbeethecapybara/32/18901_2.png) [@KBeeTheCapybara](https://community.metamask.com/u/KBeeTheCapybara)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2026, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.metamask.com/t/metamask-validators-closed-balance-dropped-from-32-to-29-eth-is-this-normal/31846/9 "2026-10-12T14:11:05Z")
Hi @cyrax Confirming you were able to open a chat with our support agents through the Contact Support button on [https://support.metamask.io/](https://support.metamask.io/) regarding this topic? You will get connected to an agent - they will be able to assist with this. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![dnyon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b3f665/32.png) [@dnyon](https://community.metamask.com/u/dnyon)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2026, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.metamask.com/t/metamask-validators-closed-balance-dropped-from-32-to-29-eth-is-this-normal/31846/10 "2026-10-13T19:08:36Z")
I have the same issue. My withdrawal was “ready” 3 days ago, but it was 10% less than expected. When I click the claim button, I get an error “Transaction rejected”. I contacted support, they said it’s a known issue and that I will be reimbursed, but they haven’t given me a timeline. Have you received any help yet? ---
**Author:** ![Oxsoltani](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/metamask/user_avatar/community.metamask.com/oxsoltani/32/37719_2.png) [@Oxsoltani](https://community.metamask.com/u/Oxsoltani)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2026, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.metamask.com/t/metamask-validators-closed-balance-dropped-from-32-to-29-eth-is-this-normal/31846/11 "2026-10-13T19:14:31Z")
Hi! Please wait for a response from Support. It may take some time, but if they’ve confirmed that you’ll be reimbursed, it should be finalized soon. Please Don’t worry! 😊 ---
**Author:** ![cyrax](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/metamask/user_avatar/community.metamask.com/cyrax/32/39964_2.png) [@cyrax](https://community.metamask.com/u/cyrax)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2026, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.metamask.com/t/metamask-validators-closed-balance-dropped-from-32-to-29-eth-is-this-normal/31846/12 "2026-10-14T16:12:36Z")
Hello @KBeeTheCapybara , @mudwatters , @dnyon , @Oxsoltani , @theweb3dave I wrote to the support via chat with the AI ​​agent, I also tagged @metamasksupport on X. After two days, a message appeared when I clicked the Claim button warning me that 10% would be withdrawn only on rewards, I clicked “continue” and the transaction went through. All fine for me!! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![system](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/metamask/original/3X/3/8/3812168020a49f264784b1dbfcf12435abbb09ad.png) [@system](https://community.metamask.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2026, 8:38am UTC](https://community.metamask.com/t/metamask-validators-closed-balance-dropped-from-32-to-29-eth-is-this-normal/31846/13 "2026-11-03T08:38:17Z")
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