***Just a quick note, as I recently had an interaction with someone on Bitcointalk about this.***

The **Estimated value** in your Steemit wallet is an ESTIMATE. The estimated value of your STEEM Power is based on an average price of STEEM over 7 days. Therefore the estimate may not tally with the current market price of STEEM.

The actual value of your STEEM Power will be determined by the price of STEEM whenever you choose to power down/ sell it.

If you power down, you do not receive all your STEEM at once. You receive it in weekly installments over two years.
 
* So for example if you had 104 STEEM Power in your wallet and powered down, you'll receive 1 STEEM per week for the next two years. The price you can sell that 1 STEEM at will depend on the price of STEEM at the time you sell it. So this can fluctuate.

***(Remember also that powering down your STEEM Power reduces your vote weighing and influence on the site, so be sure it's something you wish to do)***

I appreciate that many of you know this. However there are a lot new people attracted to Steemit in the last week (welcome all!) and next week's Estimated value may get confusing given the recent sudden spike in the price of STEEM.

NB - if you have any questions just post it or ask on the slack channel: https://steem.slack.com. There are a lot of people around ready to help.

Happy Steeming!