Stake AVAX in Washington
Avalanche staking options open to Washington residents, ranked by net yield. Refreshed Oct 22, 2026, 03:19 UTC.
The best way to stake AVAX in Washington right now is sAVAX (BENQI) at 3.37% net. Kraken, Binance.US don't offer AVAX staking to Washington residents, but Coinbase does.
AVAX staking options in Washington
| # | 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) | ✓ Available in WA | Bitwise BAVA page (network rate) Updated Oct 22, 2026 | |
| 2 | Exchange Binance.USCustodial staking | 4.10% APY after provider fee | Fixed term you choose (14 days minimum) (network unbonding) | ✕ Not in WA | 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) | ✕ Not in WA | Kraken staking page Updated Oct 22, 2026 | Visit Kraken |
| 4 | Liquid tokenTop net yield sAVAXBENQI | 3.37% Net of protocol fee | None — swap anytime (or redeem via protocol) | ✓ Available in WA | DeFiLlama Yields Updated Oct 22, 2026 | Website |
| 5 | Exchange CoinbaseCustodial staking | 3.36% APY after provider fee | ~9 days | ✓ Available in WA | 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 | ✓ Available in WA | 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 | ✓ Available in WA | Bitwise fund page Updated Oct 22, 2026 | Fund page |
State availability comes from each provider's own help page (linked in the FAQ and on our Washington page). Use the filter above to hide options marked "Not in WA".
Other coins in Washington: ETH · SOL · NEAR · ADA · DOT · ATOM · TRX · SUI · TIA · INJ · APT · POL
Frequently asked questions
Can I stake AVAX in Washington?
Yes. Kraken, Binance.US don't offer AVAX staking to Washington residents, but Coinbase does. Liquid staking tokens, staking ETFs and staking from your own wallet have no published state restrictions.
What is the best AVAX staking rate in Washington?
The best way to stake AVAX in Washington right now is sAVAX (BENQI) at 3.37% net. The best exchange option for Washington residents is Coinbase at 3.36%.
Why do some exchanges block staking in Washington?
Exchanges set state limits because of state securities or licensing rules. Their own help pages are the source: Kraken, Binance.US. Rules change, so confirm in the app before you stake.
Can I sell my staked AVAX any time?
Yes with a liquid option: sAVAX (BENQI) (3.37%) has no lockup. Native and exchange staking wait for the network unbonding period (Fixed term you choose (14 days minimum)).
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