If you are holding your crypto on Binance and not using Soft Staking — you are missing out on daily rewards for doing nothing.
Binance Soft Staking is a feature that allows you to earn rewards on certain tokens held in your spot wallet — without locking them up.
Let's understand what Binance Soft Staking is, how it works, and why it might be beneficial for you.
🔍 What is Binance Soft Staking?
Soft Staking is a feature from Binance where you can earn staking rewards by holding certain Proof of Stake (PoS) tokens in your spot account.
The best part?
Your funds remain fully liquid.
You can trade, transfer, or withdraw your tokens at any time — and still continue to receive rewards.
No lockup. No complex steps. Complete flexibility and passive income.
🧭 How to Start Soft Staking on Binance?
From the website:
Log in to Binance account
Go to [Earn] > [Simple Earn] > [Soft Staking]
Click on [Activate]
Read the terms and conditions and press [Start Earning]
From the mobile app:
Open the app and log in
Tap [More] on the homepage
Go to [Earn] > [Soft Staking]
Tap [Activate]
Read the rules and [Start Earning] tap on
Once activated, all eligible tokens in your spot account will automatically participate in Soft Staking.
💰 What Rewards Do You Get From Soft Staking?
These rewards are provided through blockchain networks that operate on Proof of Stake (PoS).
Rewards are mostly received in the blockchain's native token
APR (Annual Percentage Rate) may change daily
📝 Only a select few tokens are eligible for Soft Staking. Visit the Soft Staking page to see eligible tokens and their estimated APR.
📊 How are Rewards Calculated?
Binance takes a snapshot of your spot account's tokens every day and calculates rewards based on that.
Reward Calculation:
Daily Rewards = (Soft Staked Amount × APR) ÷ 365
Snapshotting begins the day after activation
The first reward will be received in your spot account 2 days later
Rewards between 00:00 and 08:00 UTC every day are sent
📌 Rewards may be delayed slightly due to network delays or system reasons
📈 Where Can I See the Rewards?
See current APR and staking amount on Soft Staking page
You can check the complete reward history by going to [Staking History] > [Soft Staking]
🧩 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
❓ Can I choose tokens?
No. All eligible tokens are automatically staked when Soft Staking is activated.
❓ Will I get rewards on tokens with pending orders?
No. Tokens that are in trading (in pending orders) are not eligible for rewards.
❓ Is there a minimum or maximum limit?
Yes.
A minimum holding is required for each token
There is also a maximum limit, after which rewards are not received
This information is given on the Soft Staking page.
❓ Is there a fee?
No.
There are no additional fees for Soft Staking. The APR shown is what you will receive daily.
🆚 Soft Staking vs. Auto-Subscribe
🛑 If both features are active, Auto-Subscribe will take priority.
⚠️ Important Information (BNB & other Rewards)
If your BNB is participating in Soft Staking, it:
Launchpool,
HODLer Airdrops,
Megadrop
... will not be eligible for rewards such as.
If you hold crypto on Binance, Soft Staking is a great opportunity for you — to earn daily rewards for doing nothing.
No Lock
No Extra Fees
Fully Liquid Funds
Put your tokens to "work" and earn every day.