Crypto staking
USD Coin
staking
(USDC)
1.6% APY
Earn 1.6%* by staking USD Coin (USDC)
Put your USD Coin (USDC) to work with Kraken off-chain staking. Create a Kraken account to earn 1.6% estimated yearly rewards on your USDC holdings.
Put your USD Coin (USDC) to work with Kraken off-chain staking. Create a Kraken account to earn 1.6% estimated yearly rewards on your USDC holdings.
How to stake USDC
How to stake USD Coin
In just a few steps, you can start staking your USDC in the Kraken mobile app or on the web.
Create your free Kraken account
Buy or deposit USDC
Stake your USDC to earn up to 1.6% APY
Why stake USDC with Kraken?
Compounding rewards
USDC staking rewards are paid out weekly and automatically re-staked
No lock-up periods
Instantly stake and unstake your USDC anytime
World-class security
Your funds remain safe with Kraken, the secure digital asset exchange
Earn crypto rewards
STAKING CRYPTO
Earn up to 21%* on your crypto
It only takes a few clicks to stake your assets with Kraken.
Ethereum 2.0 (ETH2)
*Subject to additional terms and conditions. Learn more
The Graph (GRT)
*Not available in the US and Canada
16+ assets
for staking
Up to 21% in
yearly rewards
$100M+ in rewards
earned by clients
Reward rates are subject to change and compliance with Kraken's terms and conditions.
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FAQ
USD Coin staking FAQ:
Is there a transaction fee to stake my USD Coin?
Do I need to lock up my USDC for a period of time when staking on Kraken?
Can I convert USDC to USD?
Can I stake USDC using my hardware wallet?
What is the difference between on-chain and off-chain staking?
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