Where to Stake Ethereum
10 exchanges we have verified offer Ethereum staking; published rates range from 1.6% to 7% where exchanges publish one. 1 of them restricts it in at least one location we track, most often Canada. Rates are as published by each exchange on the date shown and are not a promise of return. Verified September 2, 2026.
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Exchanges That Stake Ethereum
| Exchange | Published rate | Lock-up | Availability | Verified | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitget | 7% | — | Global | Visit Bitget | |
| Crypto.com Exchange | 2.57% | — | Global | Visit Crypto.com Exchange | |
| Kraken | 2.53% | 6 days | Global | Visit Kraken | |
| KuCoin | 2.2% | — | Global | Visit KuCoin | |
| OKX | 2.09% | — | Global | Visit OKX | |
| Gemini | 2% | — | Restricted in:CanadaJapanSingaporeUnited Arab EmiratesUnited States | Visit Gemini | |
| Binance US | 1.6% | — | Global | Visit Binance US | |
| Binance | not published | — | Global | Visit Binance | |
| Bitbank | not published | — | Global | Visit Bitbank | |
| Luno | not published | None | Global | Visit Luno |
Rates are reproduced from each exchange's own published schedule on the date shown. They vary with network conditions, tier, and amount, and are not a promise of return. Rankings are not influenced by affiliate relationships. How we verify.
Ethereum Staking by Location
| Jurisdiction | Exchanges available | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 9 of 10 | Gemini: Canada is absent from the page's list of countries where staking is available |
| Japan | 9 of 10 | Gemini: Japan is absent from the page's list of countries where staking is available |
| Singapore | 9 of 10 | Gemini: Singapore is absent from the page's list of countries where staking is available |
| United Arab Emirates | 9 of 10 | Gemini: the United Arab Emirates is absent from the page's list of countries where staking is available |
| United States | 9 of 10 | Gemini: page says staking is offered in "certain jurisdictions in the United States" without naming states |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I stake Ethereum in the United States?
- Yes. 9 of the 10 exchanges we have verified offer Ethereum staking to United States residents: Bitget, Crypto.com Exchange, Kraken, KuCoin, OKX, Binance US, Binance, Bitbank, and Luno. Individual states can differ; check the table above.
- Which exchange pays the most for Ethereum staking?
- Bitget publishes the highest rate we have recorded, 7%, as verified on September 2, 2026. Published rates change without notice and are not a promise of return.
- What is the lock-up for Ethereum staking?
- Lock-ups run from none to 6 days across the 2 exchanges that state a term. The remaining exchanges do not publish one.
- Is staking Ethereum taxable?
- In most countries staking rewards are taxed as income when you receive them and again as a capital gain when you sell, but the rules and the timing differ by jurisdiction. See our guide to staking for beginners, and check your local rules or a tax professional. This is not tax advice.
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