TLDR
- Robinhood launches Ethereum and Solana staking for U.S. users with $1 minimum investment
- Ethereum staking offers 50% to 100% of protocol rewards through pooled validator batches
- Service unavailable in California, New York, Maryland, New Jersey, and Wisconsin
- 25% commission fee on staking rewards begins October 2025
- Platform handles technical requirements for users seeking passive crypto income
Robinhood announced Thursday that U.S. customers can now stake Ethereum and Solana directly through its platform. The feature allows users to earn rewards by locking their cryptocurrency to support blockchain network operations.
The staking service requires just $1 to get started. This low entry point opens the door for smaller investors who want to earn passive income from their crypto holdings.
Ethereum staking on Robinhood works through a pooled system. The platform combines customer deposits to meet the 32 ETH requirement for running a validator node.
Users earn between 50% and 100% of the Ethereum protocol rate. The exact percentage depends on how efficiently Robinhood forms validator batches and distributes rewards.
Solana staking follows a similar process. Users lock their SOL tokens and begin earning rewards after the network confirms their stake.
The platform handles all technical aspects of staking. Users don’t need to manage validator nodes or understand complex blockchain mechanics.
Geographic Restrictions
Five states currently don’t have access to the staking feature. California, New York, Maryland, New Jersey, and Wisconsin residents cannot use the service due to local regulatory restrictions.
Robinhood hasn’t announced when these states might gain access. The company previously offered staking only to European customers before this U.S. launch.
The geographic limitations reflect ongoing regulatory uncertainty around crypto staking in the United States. Different states have varying approaches to cryptocurrency services.
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s unclear guidelines previously prevented Robinhood from offering staking services. Recent regulatory changes allowed the company to move forward with the launch.
Staking is now available for U.S. customers.
Stake ETH and SOL on Robinhood Crypto with as little as $1 of crypto. pic.twitter.com/sD5l2rRPxN
— Robinhood (@RobinhoodApp) July 10, 2025
Fee Structure and Timeline
Starting October 1, 2025, Robinhood will charge a 25% commission on all staking rewards. This fee comes on top of charges from third-party validators.
Until October, users can stake without paying Robinhood’s commission. The company disclosed all fees upfront to maintain transparency with customers.
The 25% fee aligns with industry standards for crypto staking platforms. Other major exchanges charge similar rates for managing staking services.
Rewards accumulate after a bonding period that varies by network. Ethereum and Solana have different timelines for when users start earning rewards.
Users cannot sell their staked crypto during the locking period. Each blockchain has its own unbonding schedule for when tokens become available again.