Stake your crypto on VTrader to earn 6-12% APY rewards while unlocking zero trading fees on all 130+ cryptocurrencies. The only exchange where staking does double duty.
How do we do it? We used staking to offset customer trading fees. What this means to you is that when you make a deposit of proof of stake assets like Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, Polkadot or many more, you then become eligible to have your trading fees waived. VTrader will then stake your assets and receive the staking rewards on those deposits which will offset any trading fees.
VTrader has developed this unique revenue model to align customer incentives with our own. All other exchanges charge massive fees that will eat into your profits. Some exchanges are charging fees above 5%. Over time this will kill your gains. We at VTrader want you to be able to maximize your profits and to understand the functionality of these blockchain protocols so you can also participate in the utility. Blockchain is changing the world and participating in validating these protocols is essential to making them secure and to gain mass adoption.
Must make >$1,000 notional of deposits in ETH or SOL AVAX or DOT
Free trading begins 24 hours after assets are staked
Users can withdraw staked assets at any time without penalty
Cryptocurrency staking is the process of locking your crypto assets in a blockchain network to support its operations and earn passive income. By staking, you help validate transactions and secure the network through Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanisms, receiving rewards in return - typically 4-12% annual percentage yield (APY) depending on the cryptocurrency.
Unlike traditional cryptocurrency mining that requires expensive hardware and high electricity costs, staking allows anyone to earn rewards simply by holding and locking their crypto assets. It's accessible, environmentally friendly, and provides steady passive income while you maintain ownership of your assets.
Select a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) blockchain like Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Avalanche (AVAX), or Polkadot (DOT). These networks use staking instead of mining to secure transactions. Not all cryptocurrencies support staking - Bitcoin, for example, uses Proof-of-Work mining.
Delegate your cryptocurrency to a validator (staking pool) that processes transactions on the blockchain. Your assets remain in your ownership but are "locked" for a specified period. Lock-up periods vary: some coins offer flexible staking, others require 7-28 day unbonding periods before withdrawal.
As your staked assets help secure the network and validate transactions, you earn rewards paid in the same cryptocurrency. Rewards are distributed automatically (daily, weekly, or per epoch depending on the blockchain) and compound over time as you continue staking.
Passive Income: Earn 4-12% APY just for holding
Compound Growth: Rewards automatically reinvest
Network Support: Help secure blockchain ecosystems
Better Than Holding: Earn while waiting for price appreciation
Lower Barriers: Easier than mining (no expensive hardware)
Governance Rights: Vote on protocol changes (some networks)
Lock-up Periods: Assets locked for days/weeks during unbonding
Price Volatility: Crypto prices can drop while assets are staked
Slashing Risk: Validator misbehavior can reduce your stake (rare)
Smart Contract Risk: Technical vulnerabilities in staking protocols
Inflation Impact: High staking rewards can lead to token inflation
Regulatory Changes: Tax treatment and regulations may evolve
If you're new to cryptocurrency, we recommend starting with our beginner's guide to understand blockchain fundamentals before diving into staking. Now that you understand cryptocurrency staking fundamentals, discover how VTrader's innovative model goes beyond traditional staking to unlock an additional benefit that no other exchange offers: zero trading fees. This dual-value approach makes VTrader staking significantly more valuable than competitors.
VTrader is the only cryptocurrency exchange in America where staking delivers two powerful benefits simultaneously: earn competitive 6-8% APY staking rewards and unlock zero trading fees on 130+ cryptocurrencies. This innovative approach makes every dollar staked work twice as hard for you.
Earn competitive annual returns on your staked ETH, SOL, AVAX, or DOT. Rewards are paid in the same cryptocurrency and compound automatically.
Unlock zero trading fees on 130+ cryptocurrencies—an exclusive benefit that can save active traders $3,000-5,000+ annually.
Based on 20 trades/month averaging $10,000 each. Calculate your specific returns.
Traditional exchanges charge trading fees because that's their primary revenue source. VTrader pioneered a revolutionary approach: we generate revenue from a portion of your staking rewards, not from your trades.
You trade → Exchange charges 0.1-0.6% fee
More trading = More fees you pay
Your crypto sits idle (no rewards)
Annual cost: $2,400-$12,000
You stake → Earn 6-8% APY rewards
VTrader receives small portion as revenue
You trade with 0% commission on our advanced trading platform
Annual benefit: $700-$1,900+
Ready to earn 6-12% APY and unlock zero-fee trading? Open your VTrader account in minutes and start staking with as little as $1,000.
$1,000 USD equivalent in ETH, SOL, AVAX, or DOT. Can be combined across multiple coins to reach minimum. Deposit funds to your VTrader account via bank transfer, wire, or crypto transfer.
24 hours after staking for blockchain validation. Zero-fee trading unlocks once staking is confirmed.
Unstake anytime with coin-specific unbonding periods (7-28 days). Continue trading fee-free during unbonding.
Unlimited trading volume at 0% fees. No caps, no tiered pricing - truly unlimited zero-fee trading.
VTrader supports staking on four major Proof-of-Stake cryptocurrencies, each offering competitive APY rates and unique blockchain features.
Stake the #2 cryptocurrency and earn rewards from the world's leading smart contract platform.
View ETH Staking Guide
High-performance blockchain known for fast transactions and low fees. Growing DeFi ecosystem.
View SOL Staking Guide
Scalable platform for DeFi applications and custom blockchain networks. Fast finality times.
View AVAX Staking Guide
Multi-chain protocol connecting multiple blockchains. Unique parachain architecture.
View DOT Staking GuideStake $1,000+ in ETH, SOL, AVAX, or DOT to earn 6-8% APY staking rewards PLUS unlock zero trading fees.
VTrader supports staking for 4 institutional-grade assets (ETH, SOL, AVAX, DOT), while offering 130+ cryptocurrencies available for trading once you qualify for zero-fee access. Each cryptocurrency offers unique staking characteristics, rewards, and technical requirements. Explore our comprehensive guides to understand how staking works for each supported coin on VTrader.
Ethereum transitioned from Proof-of-Work to Proof-of-Stake (PoS) in September 2022 with "The Merge." ETH staking involves locking your Ethereum to help validate transactions and secure the network. Validators must stake a minimum of 32 ETH (~$60,000+) to run a full validator node, but VTrader's staking pools allow you to participate with just $1,000 equivalent of any supported coin. Learn more about Ethereum and ETH 2.0 to understand the transition and what it means for the network's future.
VTrader offers 7-8% annual APY on staked Ethereum, competitive with leading platforms. Rewards come from:
Block Proposal Rewards: Validators earn ETH for proposing new blocks
Attestation Rewards: Validators earn for confirming block validity
MEV (Maximal Extractable Value): Additional income from transaction ordering
Rewards are distributed every epoch (6.4 minutes) and automatically compound. On VTrader, you keep the majority of rewards while a small portion funds our zero-fee trading model.
No 32 ETH Minimum: Join with any amount ($1K min across all coins)
Zero-Fee Trading Unlock: Trade all 130+ cryptos commission-free
Institutional Security: SOC 2 certified with cold storage
Transparent Fees: Clear reward structure, no hidden costs
Solana uses a unique Proof-of-History (PoH) combined with Proof-of-Stake consensus mechanism, enabling extremely fast transaction processing (50,000+ TPS). When you stake SOL o n VTrader, your tokens are delegated to high-performance validators who process transactions and maintain network security. Unlike some blockchains, Solana has no lock-up period - you can begin unbonding at any time. Interested in Solana beyond staking? Read our comprehensive Solana trading guide covering price analysis, ecosystem projects, and trading strategies.
VTrader offers 6-7% annual APY on staked Solana. Rewards are calculated per epoch (approximately 2-3 days on Solana) and paid in SOL tokens. The network's inflation rate and total staked supply influence reward rates, which adjust dynamically to maintain network security.
Epoch Duration: ~2-3 days per rewards cycle
Reward Distribution: Automatic at each epoch end
Compounding: Rewards automatically restake
Fast Unbonding: 2-3 days vs weeks on other chains
High-Performance Network: Benefit from Solana's speed
Growing Ecosystem: Major DeFi and NFT platform
Dual Benefits: 6-7% APY + zero trading fees
Avalanche uses a novel Snowman consensus protocol that enables sub-second transaction finality while maintaining decentralization. The network consists of three chains (X-Chain, C-Chain, P-Chain), with staking occurring on the P-Chain (Platform Chain). Validators secure the network by staking AVAX, and delegators can stake through validators without running nodes themselves - exactly what VTrader's staking pools provide.
VTrader offers 7-8% annual APY on staked Avalanche. Unlike some networks with inflation-based rewards, AVAX staking rewards come from a fixed supply allocated for staking incentives, providing predictable returns. Minimum delegation period is 2 weeks, with rewards calculated and distributed at the end of each staking period.
Reward Source: Fixed allocation (non-inflationary)
Minimum Period: 2 weeks per staking cycle
Maximum Period: 1 year lock available for higher returns
Subnet Exposure: Benefit from Avalanche's custom blockchain capability
Non-Inflationary: Fixed supply rewards maintain token value
Institutional Adoption: Growing enterprise blockchain use cases
Competitive APY: 7-8% plus zero-fee trading benefits
Polkadot uses Nominated Proof-of-Stake (NPoS), where DOT holders nominate validators who secure the Relay Chain and validate parachain blocks. The network's unique architecture allows multiple blockchains (parachains) to operate in parallel while sharing security from the main Relay Chain. Nominators (stakers) choose up to 16 validators and earn rewards based on their validator's performance.
VTrader offers 8-10% annual APY on staked Polkadot - the highest among our supported coins. Rewards are distributed every era (24 hours on Polkadot), providing frequent reward compounding. The relatively higher APY reflects Polkadot's inflation model designed to incentivize staking and network security.
Era Duration: 24 hours per reward cycle
Reward Distribution: Daily automatic payouts
Inflation Model: Dynamic to maintain 50% staking ratio
Note: While DOT has the longest unbonding period, it also offers the highest APY to compensate for reduced liquidity.
Highest APY: 8-10% annual returns among supported coins
Daily Rewards: More frequent compounding than other chains
Parachain Exposure: Benefit from cross-chain ecosystem growth
Web3 Foundation: Strong development team and roadmap
All coins unlock zero-fee trading on VTrader immediately upon staking activation. Choose based on your liquidity needs, APY preferences, and blockchain ecosystem interests. You can stake multiple coins to diversify and reach the $1,000 minimum across your portfolio.
Compare VTrader's dual-benefit staking model against leading competitors. We offer competitive APY rates PLUS an exclusive benefit no other exchange can match: zero trading fees.
While competitors offer staking or low fees, VTrader delivers both. Our unique model means your staked assets work double duty: earning competitive APY rewards while unlocking zero-commission trading worth $2,400-$12,000 annually.
See why thousands of traders choose VTrader's dual-benefit staking model over traditional exchanges.
Understand the risks: While staking is generally safe, be aware of potential concerns.
VTrader employs institutional-grade security measures: SOC 2 Type II certified, cold storage for 95% of assets, $150M insurance coverage, regular third-party audits.
Tax treatment of staking rewards: The IRS considers staking rewards as income.
VTrader provides: Complete transaction history and annual tax reports (Form 1099) to simplify filing. For comprehensive tax guidance beyond staking, read our crypto tax reporting guide. covering trading gains, airdrops, DeFi yield, and IRS Form 8949. Consult a tax professional for personalized advice.
VTrader (CEX) vs DeFi platforms: Each approach has trade-offs.
Best for most users: VTrader offers the security and convenience of centralized staking with competitive rates and unique zero-fee trading benefit. Staking is just one way to earn passive income with crypto. Explore other passive income strategies including lending, liquidity provision, and yield farming.
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Stake $1,000+ in ETH, SOL, AVAX, or DOT to earn 6-8% APY staking rewards PLUS unlock zero trading fees on all 130+ cryptocurrencies. Only on VTrader.