Robinhood’s Latest Move: Ethereum and Solana Staking Now Available in the US

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So, you thought Robinhood was just about giving you free trades? Think again, because now they’ve decided to give your crypto a little extra workout. The commission-free investing app has just rolled out Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) staking support in the US. Hold onto your hats, folks. This news hit on a Thursday, and I can only imagine the buzz it caused at the office. I’m sure someone in the back was like, “This is gonna be big!”

Now, if you’re wondering what staking even is (because let’s face it, most of us are just pretending to know), here’s the rundown: it’s basically locking up your tokens so they can validate transactions and keep the network running smoothly. It’s like being a bouncer at a really exclusive party, but instead of turning people away, you’re getting rewarded for making sure everyone behaves. Not a bad gig, eh?

And get this – you don’t need a fortune to jump in. You can start staking with as little as $1. That’s right, ONE DOLLAR. So, no excuses. If you can find a dollar in your couch cushions, you can start making your crypto work for you. Honestly, at that price point, you might as well give it a shot while you’re at it.

Now, before you get too excited, here’s a fun fact: Robinhood’s European users have been enjoying this little perk for a while now. So, if you’re in the US and feeling a bit behind, don’t worry. You’re just catching up. Better late than never, right?

Oh, and in case you missed it last month – Robinhood has been getting a little wild and letting its users trade tokenized versions of hundreds of US stocks and ETFs. Yes, you heard that right, they’re really diving deep into the crypto pool. I’m starting to think they’re just a little bit obsessed with making everything digital and decentralized. But hey, who isn’t these days?

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2025-07-10 20:09