Soft Staking on Binance (available within the Simple Earn section) has become one of the most popular tools for users who want to earn on their cryptocurrencies without sacrificing liquidity.
In this article, we will take a closer look at Soft Staking on Binance for those who want to earn interest on the crypto held in their wallets without the need to freeze their assets.
What is Soft Staking?
Soft Staking is a model for earning on cryptocurrencies that does not require you to "freeze" your funds. This is the most significant difference between Soft Staking and Locked Staking, where you cannot withdraw your crypto for a specific duration.
Binance Soft Staking
In traditional staking, your coins are locked for a set period. In Soft Staking, rewards are calculated based on the funds held in your Spot Wallet, and you maintain full access to them meaning you can sell or withdraw them at any time.
Staking rewards come from on-chain Proof of Stake (Binance stakes these assets "in the background"), and payouts are credited daily to your Spot account.
How to Enable Soft Staking
The entire process is simple and requires a one-time setup: once activated, interest on the funds in your wallet is calculated automatically (a classic "set it and forget it" approach).
To enable the Soft Staking option, follow these steps:
Log in to Binance.Go to your Spot Wallet.Click the "Soft Staking" button (as shown in the screenshot below).A button that allows you to enable soft stakingRead and accept the Terms and Conditions.Soft Staking Service Terms
How are Staking Rewards Calculated?
Binance calculates rewards based on the average daily balance of eligible tokens in your Spot Wallet. The snapshot begins at 00:00 UTC the day after activation.
The first rewards appear 2 days after activation, usually between 00:00 and 08:00 UTC.
Important Additional Information:
Supported Tokens: Currently includes BNB, SOL, ADA, TON, NEAR, SUI, POL (formerly MATIC), and many other PoS tokens.Pending Orders: Remember that tokens "frozen" in open sell orders (Limit Orders) do not accrue Soft Staking rewards. They must be sitting freely in your wallet.Auto-Subscribe: It is worth enabling the "Auto-Subscribe" feature, which automatically adds newly purchased tokens to your earning pool.
Binance Soft Staking FAQ
Are my funds locked during Soft Staking?
No. This is the main advantage of the service. Your cryptocurrencies remain in your Spot Wallet, meaning you can sell or withdraw them at any time.
Why am I not receiving rewards despite holding crypto?
Your funds are likely tied up in an open sell order (Limit Order). To accrue rewards, tokens must sit freely in your Spot Wallet. Also, keep in mind that calculations only begin after the 00:00 UTC snapshot on the day following activation.
How does Soft Staking differ from Simple Earn Flexible?
In Simple Earn Flexible, you must manually move funds to the Earn Wallet. With Soft Staking, funds stay directly in your Spot Wallet they are instantly ready for trading, and Binance calculates interest in the background based on your balance.
Do I need to activate the service every day?
No. It is a one time process. Once you enable the "Soft Staking" toggle in your Spot Wallet, the system will automatically calculate rewards every day as long as you hold supported tokens.
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