Remove Liquidity — Step-by-Step
This guide explains how liquidity removal works on Solana DEXes (Raydium / Orca),
and how to operate it from TokenForge UI.
1) How it works (concept)
When you add liquidity to a pool (e.g., TOKEN/USDC), you receive LP tokens that represent your
share.
Removing liquidity means burning your LP tokens back to the pool’s program, and receiving the two assets
(TOKEN and USDC) pro-rata of your share and the current pool state.
- For CPMM pools (most common), the program computes the amounts with the constant-product formula.
- The wallet signs a single transaction. After confirmation, you receive both coins.
- If SOL is involved, it’s WSOL under the hood; many wallets unwrap automatically.
2) Raydium / Orca specifics
Both Raydium and Orca provide “remove liquidity” instructions that:
- Burn your LP tokens
- Return TOKEN and QUOTE (USDC/USDT/SOL)
- Respect your slippage settings (min out)
The exact accounts differ (program ids, pool addresses), but the flow is the same.
On TokenForge, we abstract these details for you.
3) Remove from TokenForge (UI)
- Open Dashboard → Remove Liquidity (the modal).
- Pick a percentage with the slider (e.g., 25%, 50%, 100%).
- Review the hint, then click Remove Liquidity.
- Your wallet pops up → sign the single transaction.
- Wait for confirmation → you receive both assets in your wallet.
Tip: for large amounts, remove in a few chunks (e.g., 2×50%) to reduce slippage surprises.
4) Risks & good practices
- Price impact: If your share is large vs the pool, removing can move price. Split removals.
- Slippage: Set a reasonable min-out. Very tight slippage can cause failures.
- Permissions: Make sure you actually hold the LP tokens you intend to burn.
- Pool type: Some pools (CLMM) require ranges; TokenForge focuses on standard CPMM first.
Heads-up: Removing liquidity from a new or thin pool can affect holders and market confidence.
Communicate clearly if you plan sizeable changes.
5) FAQ
Q: Do I pay DEX fees to remove?
A: You pay network fees and the DEX program’s removal logic (no trading fee, it’s not a swap).
Q: I removed but don’t see balances?
A: Check the Explorer link / transaction status. Some wallets need a refresh to show new tokens.