Breaking: Robinhood Ethereum and Solana Staking Goes Live for US Customers

Robinhood has launched its Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) staking services in the US, allowing users to earn rewards by staking their digital assets. The feature, which was previously available to Robinhood’s European customers, now brings the ability to stake ETH and SOL directly through the platform for US users.

Robinhood Staking Process and Rewards for Users

Robinhood users can begin staking with as little as $1, according to the announcement. The staking process involves users locking their tokens to validate transactions and contribute to network security. For Ethereum, Robinhood uses a batch-processing method to combine stakes and reach the required 32 ETH needed to become a validator.

While staking Ethereum, customers can earn rewards between 50% to 100% of the protocol rate. The variation depends on the platform’s approach, which aggregates different user stakes to meet validator requirements. This allows smaller investors to take part in staking without needing to meet the full validator criteria themselves.

Similarly, Solana staking allows users to lock their SOL tokens in the network and receive staking rewards. Robinhood’s platform simplifies the process by handling all technical aspects, making it accessible to even novice crypto users.

Robinhood Expansion into Staking Amid Growing Crypto Interest

The decision to launch Ethereum and Solana staking comes as Robinhood aims to expand its crypto services. In the past, the platform had refrained from offering staking services to US customers due to regulatory uncertainty, especially with the SEC’s involvement in cryptocurrency matters.

However, recent shifts in the regulatory landscape have made it easier for Robinhood to roll out staking features. Meanwhile, the company has recently announced plans to launch its own blockchain on Arbitrum.

The service offers a competitive edge in the growing staking market. While some competitors charge higher fees for staking, Robinhood aims to provide users with a more straightforward, low-barrier entry into the world of staking. The platform’s focus on simplicity and user-friendly services has been one of its key selling points.

Important Restrictions and Plans

Although the new services of staking are available, it comes with its limitations. In some states, such as California, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Wisconsin, Robinhood does not offer the opportunity to stake. In these states, customers will not be able to start Ethereum and Solana staking now.

Furthermore, in October 2025, Robinhood Crypto will impose a 25% commission on staking rewards, in addition to third-party staking provider fees. Although these fees appear high, they are at the industry level among crypto staking services.

The platform has also expressed its intentions to further expand its crypto services. Earlier this year, Robinhood acquired Bitstamp and WonderFi to expand its operations in the cryptocurrency financial-services realm.