Best place to stake AVAX
7 ways to stake Avalanche, ranked by net yield. 7 live rates · refreshed Oct 22, 2026, 03:19 UTC.
Binance.US pays the highest net AVAX yield we track today: 4.10%. The best exchange option is Binance.US at 4.10%, and the best liquid staking token is sAVAX at 3.37%.
Network unbonding: Fixed term you choose (14 days minimum). State limits: Coinbase (not in CA, MD, NJ, WI); Kraken (37 states + DC only); Binance.US (38 states + DC only).
AVAX staking rates compared
| # | Option↕ | Net yield↓ | Lockup / unbonding↕ | US availability | Source & updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Native Native stakingDelegate from your own wallet | 5.22% Gross, before validator fee | Fixed term you choose (14 days minimum) | ✓ All US states | Bitwise BAVA page (network rate) Updated Oct 22, 2026 | |
| 2 | ExchangeTop net yield Binance.USCustodial staking | 4.10% APY after provider fee | Fixed term you choose (14 days minimum) (network unbonding) | ◐ 38 states + DC only | Binance.US staking page Updated Oct 22, 2026 | Visit Binance.US |
| 3 | Exchange KrakenBonded staking | 3.57% Flexible: 1.77% | Fixed term you choose (14 days minimum) (network unbonding) | ◐ 37 states + DC only | Kraken staking page Updated Oct 22, 2026 | Visit Kraken |
| 4 | Liquid token sAVAXBENQI | 3.37% Net of protocol fee | None — swap anytime (or redeem via protocol) | ✓ All US states | DeFiLlama Yields Updated Oct 22, 2026 | Website |
| 5 | Exchange CoinbaseCustodial staking | 3.36% APY after provider fee | ~9 days | ◐ Not in CA, MD, NJ, WI | Coinbase staking page Updated Oct 22, 2026 | Visit Coinbase |
| 6 | ETF GAVA · Grayscale AvalancheHeld in a brokerage account | 2.29% Est. to holder after fees | None — sell shares during market hours | ✓ All US states | Grayscale fund page Updated Oct 22, 2026 | Fund page |
| 7 | ETF BAVA · Bitwise AvalancheHeld in a brokerage account | 1.72% Est. to holder after fees | None — sell shares during market hours | ✓ All US states | Bitwise fund page Updated Oct 22, 2026 | Fund page |
Rates are variable and change daily. "Unavailable" means the source didn't publish a rate or we couldn't read it today; we never estimate a missing rate. Exchange rates are each provider's advertised APY after its fee. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best place to stake AVAX?
By net yield, Binance.US is highest today at 4.10%. The right choice also depends on lockup and your state.
How long does it take to unstake AVAX?
On the Avalanche network: Fixed term you choose (14 days minimum). Exchanges may differ. Liquid staking tokens like sAVAX can be sold at any time on an exchange or DEX.
Can I stake AVAX in every US state?
Not on every exchange: Coinbase (not in CA, MD, NJ, WI); Kraken (37 states + DC only); Binance.US (38 states + DC only). Liquid staking tokens, ETFs and staking from your own wallet have no published state restrictions.
What is the difference between gross and net AVAX staking yield?
Gross is what the network pays validators. Net is what you keep after the provider's or validator's cut. StakeScout ranks by net wherever the source publishes it, and labels any gross figure.
What is the native AVAX staking rate?
About 5.22% (gross (before validator fee)). Method: Network-wide gross staking reward rate published by Bitwise on its BAVA fund page (90-day average of 14-day staking rates). Before the validator delegation fee (2% minimum on Avalanche).
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