As of July 10, 2025, Robinhood has introduced staking services for Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) to its U.S. customers, allowing users to earn rewards on their crypto investments starting from as little as $1.
This new feature significantly broadens Robinhood’s staking services, transitioning from Europe to the U.S., and enables American users to take part in blockchain validation without the technical hassles of operating a validator node themselves.
For Ethereum, Robinhood utilizes a batch-processing method, pooling customer stakes to meet the essential requirement of 32 ETH for validators in the network. Users can expect rewards to range from 50% to 100% of Ethereum’s protocol staking yields, depending on the aggregation dynamics.
Similarly, Solana staking is now enabled under Robinhood’s management, which streamlines technical processes for retail investors, reflecting the company’s commitment to providing user-friendly cryptocurrency services and supporting its broader strategy for growing digital assets.
However, it’s important to note that, due to specific state regulations, staking is currently unavailable for residents of California, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Wisconsin.
In a further development, Robinhood is planning to implement a 25% commission on staking rewards along with applicable third-party fees starting in October 2025. While this aligns with industry standards, the company aims to keep entry barriers low to attract retail investors.
This launch is part of Robinhood’s ambitious expansion strategy into digital assets. Recently, the company acquired Bitstamp, one of the longest-standing crypto exchanges globally, to enhance its international presence and institutional capabilities.
Additionally, Robinhood has also purchased WonderFi, a Canadian crypto platform, signaling its intent to integrate a wider array of financial services around digital assets.
Earlier this year, the company announced plans to create its own blockchain on Arbitrum, aimed at facilitating on-chain equity trading and decentralized services directly within its ecosystem.
The platform has been consistently adding new cryptocurrencies, with reports indicating an increasing proportion of its transaction-based revenue originating from the crypto sector.
Previously, Robinhood had refrained from offering staking options to U.S. users due to regulatory uncertainty. However, recent developments in the regulatory landscape have allowed for this new service release.
The overarching strategy behind Robinhood’s crypto initiatives is to position itself as a user-friendly entry point into the world of digital assets, while also emerging as a competitive contender against major cryptocurrency exchanges.
