CIR exchange rankings

3 Best Crypto Exchanges for Staking Ethereum

Compare tracked Ethereum staking offers at crypto exchanges, including rates, lockups, requirements and custody considerations.

3 ranked picksCIR editorial researchData: Product evidence and tracked offers reviewed individually

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Our team independently tracks and reviews crypto rates, rewards and product features to help readers compare more than the advertised rate. We use official provider websites, product documentation and other relevant sources when evaluating products.

80+ crypto platforms tracked across staking, lending, cards and other digital asset products.
Hundreds of rates tracked alongside features, availability and key risk factors.
Independent comparisons. Compensation does not guarantee favorable coverage. Editorial control remains ours.

Read our full methodology

Compare exchanges with documented support for this use case. Eligible platforms are ordered by CIR score; the product details explain costs, access and limitations.

Risk note: Crypto prices and exchange terms can change. Confirm account eligibility, costs and withdrawal access before depositing. Disclosure: Rates and terms change. Some outbound links may compensate Coin Interest Rate. Affiliate terms do not impact our editorial reviews.

The short list

Our picks at a glance

Bitvavo

Score4.3

Tracked staking

ETH · 2% APY maximum

Kraken

Score4.3

Tracked staking

ETH · 2.98% APY maximum

Coinbase

Score4.2

Tracked staking

ETH · 1.65% APY

Compare the picks

Support and terms differ by product and location. Unknown costs are not treated as zero.

Pick	Ranking	Tracked staking	Terms and access
Bitvavo	Ranked #1	ETH · 2% APY maximum	ETH: Check unstaking terms. Advertised as up to 2.00% APY across Bitvavo Flex and Fixed staking; product-specific flexible base not publicly shown.
Kraken	Ranked #2	ETH · 2.98% APY maximum	ETH: Bonded. Bonded ETH staking; estimated published APY before commission and subject to unbonding and geographic eligibility. Max-only offer, excluded from base-rate ranking.
Coinbase	Ranked #3	ETH · 1.65% APY	ETH: Check unstaking terms. Estimated staking APY; eligible jurisdictions only. Unstaking takes network processing time; instant unstaking, where available, carries a fee. Actual account rate may differ.

Detailed review

Why these options made the list

Bitvavo

Score4.3

Tracked staking

ETH · 2% APY maximum

Details: ETH: Check unstaking terms. Advertised as up to 2.00% APY across Bitvavo Flex and Fixed staking; product-specific flexible base not publicly shown.
Requirements: Advertised as up to 2.00% APY across Bitvavo Flex and Fixed staking; product-specific flexible base not publicly shown.

Bitvavo: ETH: Check unstaking terms. Advertised as up to 2.00% APY across Bitvavo Flex and Fixed staking; product-specific flexible base not publicly shown.

Why consider it

+ETH staking
+Tracked staking assets: ETH.

Tradeoffs to check

!Staking can involve custody, slashing and unstaking delays. Rewards vary.
!Feature support does not guarantee the lowest total cost. Review the transaction quote and any withdrawal hold.

Full review Visit BitvavoChecked October 5, 2026

Kraken

Score4.3

Tracked staking

ETH · 2.98% APY maximum

Details: ETH: Bonded. Bonded ETH staking; estimated published APY before commission and subject to unbonding and geographic eligibility. Max-only offer, excluded from base-rate ranking.
Requirements: Bonded ETH staking; estimated published APY before commission and subject to unbonding and geographic eligibility. Max-only offer, excluded from base-rate ranking.

Kraken: ETH: Bonded. Bonded ETH staking; estimated published APY before commission and subject to unbonding and geographic eligibility. Max-only offer, excluded from base-rate ranking.

Why consider it

+ETH staking
+Tracked staking assets: ETH.

Tradeoffs to check

!Staking can involve custody, slashing and unstaking delays. Rewards vary.
!Feature support does not guarantee the lowest total cost. Review the transaction quote and any withdrawal hold.

Full review Visit KrakenChecked October 25, 2026

Coinbase

Score4.2

Tracked staking

ETH · 1.65% APY

Details: ETH: Check unstaking terms. Estimated staking APY; eligible jurisdictions only. Unstaking takes network processing time; instant unstaking, where available, carries a fee. Actual account rate may differ.
Requirements: Estimated staking APY; eligible jurisdictions only. Unstaking takes network processing time; instant unstaking, where available, carries a fee. Actual account rate may differ.

Coinbase: ETH: Check unstaking terms. Estimated staking APY; eligible jurisdictions only. Unstaking takes network processing time; instant unstaking, where available, carries a fee. Actual account rate may differ.

Why consider it

+ETH staking
+Tracked staking assets: ETH.

Tradeoffs to check

!Staking can involve custody, slashing and unstaking delays. Rewards vary.
!Feature support does not guarantee the lowest total cost. Review the transaction quote and any withdrawal hold.

Full review Visit CoinbaseChecked October 25, 2026

How we chose these picks

1.We compare publicly listed exchanges in CIR’s directory with documented support for the product or feature covered here.
2.Each exchange has a dated official product source or an active staking offer recorded by CIR. Availability is checked for the specific product and, on regional lists, the relevant country or region.
3.Exchanges with higher CIR scores rank first. Exchanges with the same score are listed alphabetically.
4.Each list compares at least two exchanges. Product and fee sources checked more than 180 days ago are left out until reviewed again. Verify product terms.

Read the full Coin Interest Rate methodology

Buying a coin and staking it are different actions

A spot purchase does not automatically enroll the coin in staking. Check the specific staking offer, reward commission, withdrawal terms and eligible region before moving funds.

Only active, current staking offers qualify here. Lending, savings and generic asset tags do not establish staking support. Rates help compare the products; CIR score sets the ranking order.

Frequently asked questions

Does every account have access to these features?

No. Country, state, verification and account restrictions can apply. The source beside each exchange explains the documented support; confirm availability in your own account.

Why are some exchanges missing?

CIR includes only exchanges in its exchange directory that are publicly listed and have current evidence for this comparison. Missing or expired evidence excludes an exchange rather than implying that its fees are zero or that a feature is unsupported.