If you’re holding crypto on Binance and not using Soft Staking, you could be missing out on free daily rewards — without locking your funds or giving up trading flexibility.
Welcome to Binance Soft Staking — a feature that combines the best of both worlds: earning passive income while keeping full control over your assets.
Let’s dive deep into what Soft Staking is, how it works, and why it might be one of the easiest ways to let your crypto work for you.
🔍 What Is Binance Soft Staking?
Binance Soft Staking allows you to earn staking rewards on selected proof-of-stake (PoS) tokens directly from your Spot Account.
The key advantage?
Your funds stay liquid. You can trade, withdraw, or use your tokens at any time — all while still earning rewards in the background.
Unlike traditional staking or fixed products, there’s no lock-up period. It’s passive income with full flexibility.
🧭 How To Activate Soft Staking
Whether you use Binance on the web or mobile, getting started is straightforward:
On the Binance Website:
Log into your Binance account.
Go to the [Earn] tab and choose [Simple Earn] → [Soft Staking].
Click [Activate], agree to the terms and risk warnings.
Hit [Start Earning] — done!
On the Binance App:
Log in and tap [More] on the home screen.
Navigate to [Earn] → [Soft Staking].
Tap [Activate], read the terms, and then select [Start Earning].
Once activated, all eligible tokens in your Spot Wallet will automatically participate in Soft Staking.
💰 What Rewards Can You Earn?
The rewards from Soft Staking come from on-chain staking mechanisms like proof-of-stake — similar to how validators earn by helping secure networks like Ethereum, Solana, or Cardano.
Rewards are typically paid in the native token of the blockchain you’re staking.
The APR (Annual Percentage Rate) is variable and may change daily based on network and market conditions.
📌 Note: Only selected tokens are eligible. You can check the Soft Staking page to see which assets qualify and their estimated APRs.
📊 How Are Rewards Calculated?
Binance takes daily snapshots of your eligible Spot Account balances to calculate rewards.
Here’s how it works:
Snapshots start the day after activation at 00:00 (UTC).
Your first rewards will be distributed 2 days after activation, between 00:00 and 08:00 UTC.
Daily rewards will follow thereafter.
Reward Formula:
Daily Rewards = (Soft Staked Amount × APR) ÷ 365
⚠️ The APR isn’t fixed and may vary based on multiple factors to ensure sustainable and competitive payouts.
📈 Where Can You Track Your Rewards?
You can monitor your:
Current APR
Daily earnings
Historical reward data
…all under the Soft Staking section within your Staking History tab or directly on the Soft Staking dashboard.
🧩 FAQs: Everything You Need to Know
❓Can I choose which tokens to stake?
No. Once Soft Staking is enabled, all eligible tokens in your Spot Account will be staked automatically.
❓What happens to pending spot orders?
Tokens that are frozen or under pending orders will not accrue staking rewards. Only idle, eligible balances earn rewards.
❓Is there a minimum or maximum staking limit?
Yes. There is:
A minimum holding requirement per token
A maximum cap on the amount eligible to earn rewards
These vary by asset and are listed on the Soft Staking info page.
❓Are there any fees?
No. There are no extra fees to participate in Soft Staking. You receive the full APR as displayed — directly in your Spot Account.
🆚 Soft Staking vs. Auto-Subscribe: What’s the Difference?
Important:
If both features are enabled, Auto-Subscribe takes priority. Assets will be allocated to Simple Earn first — and won’t be included in Soft Staking.
⚠️ Important Note About BNB & Other Rewards
If your BNB is participating in Soft Staking, it won’t be eligible for:
Binance Launchpool
HODLer Airdrops
Megadrop rewards
So if you're aiming for those, consider whether Soft Staking aligns with your strategy.
Binance Soft Staking is a powerful way to maximize your passive income without sacrificing liquidity. It’s ideal for long-term holders who want their idle assets to work — but still need quick access when trading opportunities arise.
Whether you're holding ETH, SOL, ADA, or other supported assets in your Spot Account — activating Soft Staking could mean free daily rewards with zero effort.
And the best part? No lock-ups, no fees, full control.
✅ Ready to activate?
Head to the Soft Staking section on Binance and let your crypto start earning while you sleep.