Robinhood just made staking crypto even easier, announcing on July 10 that users can now stake as little as $1 worth of Ethereum (ETH) or Solana (SOL) directly through its Crypto app. That’s right, no need to break the bank to get in on the action!
Staking is now available for U.S. customers.
— Robinhood (@RobinhoodApp) July 10, 2025
Stake ETH and SOL on Robinhood Crypto with as little as $1 of crypto. pic.twitter.com/sD5l2rRPxN
According to Robinhood, staking rewards are distributed based on network protocol rates, minus platform and partner fees. For Ethereum, the deal works like this: customer funds are pooled to meet the 32 ETH validator threshold, and depending on how the batch processing shakes out, users can expect between 50% to 100% of the native yield. Solana staking, on the other hand, is handled entirely by Robinhood, no validator setup or maintenance is required. Just sit back, relax, and earn rewards.
Robinhood’s Big Crypto Push
But not everyone’s invited to the party just yet. Local regulations mean that staking is currently unavailable in California, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Wisconsin. And as a little heads-up, Robinhood plans to charge a 25% fee on staking rewards starting October 1, 2025. But hey, it’s not too crazy, just in line with what other platforms charge, including fees from third-party validators.
This move signals Robinhood’s growing presence in the crypto infrastructure space. After snapping up Bitstamp and planning to dive into the perpetual futures market (pending CFTC approval), Robinhood is on a mission to make crypto more accessible. They’re even rolling out tokenized stocks in Europe, though we’re still waiting for those in the U.S.
Regulatory issues had slowed Robinhood’s staking rollout in the past, with the SEC cracking down on other platforms earlier. But now that things have calmed down, Robinhood is jumping in alongside the big players like Coinbase, offering yield-bearing services that both retail and institutional users can appreciate.
The best part? Staking ETH or SOL on Robinhood doesn’t require a PhD in blockchain or any fancy hardware. The app takes care of all the validator infrastructure for you, making it a breeze to participate in the blockchain game. It’s part of Robinhood’s larger strategy to reduce crypto entry barriers and keep things simple for everyone. Just another way they’re trying to make crypto fun and profitable for the masses!
Anastasiia G
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