About Staking
What is Staking?
Staking is a mechanism that allows users to earn rewards by delegating their crypto assets to a blockchain network.
By using this service, customers can unlock new earning opportunities simply by holding Ethereum (ETH) in their bitFlyer account.
Features of Staking with bitFlyer
Earn rewards weekly—make the most of your crypto assets
Staking rewards are generated on a weekly basis, allowing you to put your crypto assets to work instead of just holding them.
Sell and send assets whenever you wish
There’s no need to lock up your assets. Enjoy the flexibility to move your crypto assets whenever you need.
Robust security with zero hacks since our founding
bitFlyer has maintained a perfect security record with zero hacking incidents since it was founded. Stake with confidence under our highly secure infrastructure.
Service Name
Staking Service
Eligible Customers
Customers who hold Ethereum (ETH) in their bitFlyer accounts and have activated the staking rewards setting
Eligible Assets
Ethereum (ETH)
How to Activate Staking Rewards
1. Log in to the bitFlyer mobile app or website
2. Go to your account settings and select “Staking Settings”
3. “Activate” or “Deactivate” the setting
Annual Staking Reward Rate for bitFlyer and bitFlyer Customers
bitFlyer’s annual staking reward rate: The annual rate bitFlyer receives directly from the Ethereum network
Customer’s annual staking reward rate: The same rate, minus a service management fee of approx. 30%
Example as of August 10th, 2025:
The rate of staking rewards bitFlyer receives from the Ethereum network: 2.90%
The rate of staking rewards received by the customer: 2.03%
Please note that both rates may fluctuate depending on network-wide Ethereum staking conditions.
Rewards are not granted if the calculated reward amount is less than 0.00000001 ETH. Additionally, since the amount of Ethereum (ETH) staked by bitFlyer will be increased gradually after the service launches, the rewards customers receive immediately after the launch may be lower than expected.
Reward Distribution Schedule
The second Friday of the month that follows any month in which staking rewards are accumulated (the “reward accumulation month”)
Accumulation Period
From the first to the last day of the reward accumulation month. Rewards are calculated based on the Ethereum (ETH) held within this period.
Staking Settings Activation
Staking reward settings must be activated by the last day of the month prior to the month in which you wish to start accumulating rewards.
Reward Distribution Cycle
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Important Notes Regarding Staking
- You must agree to the “Terms of Use for Staking Service” to use this Service.
- If the protocol or network environment of the staked crypto asset changes, bitFlyer may be unable to earn staking rewards, or the rewards may be significantly reduced. In such cases, bitFlyer may be unable to grant staking rewards to customers, or the amount granted may be reduced.
- If you activate the staking reward setting, it will automatically be valid for a period of 6 months. Once this validity period expires, the setting will be automatically deactivated. If you wish to continue receiving rewards, please update the setting within the one-week setting renewal window prior to the expiration date. If the setting expires and is deactivated, you can reactivate it at any time.
- Even if the staking reward setting is enabled, your Ethereum (ETH) will not be locked and can still be sold or sent. However, reductions in your Ethereum (ETH) balance will also reduce your staking rewards.
- The service may be terminated at bitFlyer’s discretion.
- Distribution dates may change due to system maintenance or other factors.
- This service involves risks associated with price fluctuations of crypto assets. Please make investment decisions responsibly and at your own discretion.
Disclaimer (Please read carefully):
- Crypto assets are not a legal tender.
- Crypto assets may be used to settle a payment only in the event that the person receiving the payment agrees.
- Buying/selling crypto assets or exchanging them for other crypto assets are transactions which may result in losses incurred from price fluctuations of crypto assets. It is possible that the price of crypto assets declines due to influences from changes in balance of supply and demand, trends on prices of goods, currencies and other markets, as well as changes in situation related to crypto assets.
- Trading with over-the-counter crypto asset derivatives may cause losses, because their trading price may fluctuate in either way due to influence from changes in balance of supply and demand of over-the-counter crypto asset derivatives on our platform as well as indirect influence from price changes of the crypto assets referred by those over-the-counter crypto asset derivatives.
- Over-the-counter crypto asset derivative trades are trades in which the notional amount, which is the product of the trading price and the open interest volume, can be larger than the amount of the margin deposit. Therefore, the amount of loss incurred may be larger than the amount of margin deposit if the notional amount fluctuates to a greater extent than the amount of margin deposit to your disadvantage due to changes in balance of supply and demand of over-the-counter crypto asset derivatives or price fluctuations of the crypto assets referred by the derivatives.
- The margin deposit size for over-the-counter crypto assets derivatives must be no less than 50% of the notional amount, while the notional amount must be no more than 2 times the margin deposit. (Both for individual customers.) More information can be found on our “What is bitFlyer Crypto CFD?” page.
- When making purchases or sales of crypto assets on Buy/Sell, or exchanging them for other crypto assets, customers bear the spread. The spread is the difference between the purchase and selling prices. The fees incurred when buying or selling crypto assets, exchanging them for other crypto assets or over-the-counter crypto asset derivatives as well as the calculation methods for the corresponding fees can be found on our “Fees and Taxes” page.
- Over-the-counter crypto asset derivatives are negotiated transactions between you and bitFlyer, Inc. which is the counterparty for you on those derivatives.
- You should thoroughly read and understand all of our documents that require user agreement. Trade at your own risk and judgment.
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