Introducing Staking on GalaxyOne

Rhea-AI Summary

Galaxy Digital (Nasdaq: GLXY) launched GalaxyOne Staking on March 31, 2026, enabling eligible U.S. retail clients to stake Solana (SOL) and earn up to an estimated 6.50% variable rewards.

The feature uses Galaxy's institutional validator infrastructure, offers 0% platform commission through December 31, 2026, supports in-platform buying/transfers/trading, and is available in more than 40 U.S. states with specific state exclusions. Rewards are variable, not guaranteed, and crypto is not FDIC insured or SIPC protected.

News Market Reaction – GLXY

+7.58%

11 alerts

+7.58% News Effect

-4.1% Trough in 30 hr 14 min

+$501M Valuation Impact

$7.11B Market Cap

1.0x Rel. Volume

On the day this news was published, GLXY gained 7.58%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction. Argus tracked a trough of -4.1% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 11 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $501M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $7.11B at that time.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Staking reward rate: Up to 6.50% variable rewards Platform commission: 0% commission Commission period end: December 31, 2026 +1 more

4 metrics

Staking reward rate Up to 6.50% variable rewards Estimated return on Solana (SOL) staking via GalaxyOne

Platform commission 0% commission No platform commission on staking through December 31, 2026

Commission period end December 31, 2026 End date for 0% platform commission on GalaxyOne staking

Geographic availability More than 40 U.S. states and jurisdictions GalaxyOne Staking coverage for eligible U.S. clients

Market Reality Check

Price: $17.64 Vol: Volume 6,122,800 is 1.15x...

normal vol

$17.64 Last Close

Volume Volume 6,122,800 is 1.15x the 20-day average of 5,339,246, indicating elevated trading activity ahead of this news. normal

Technical Shares at $17.15 trade below the $26.87 200-day MA and sit 62.65% under the 52-week high, about 2.88% above the 52-week low.

Peers on Argus

GLXY fell 4.72% while key capital markets peers mostly posted modest gains (e.g....

GLXY fell 4.72% while key capital markets peers mostly posted modest gains (e.g., SF +0.9%, EVR +0.8%, HLI +0.87%). This contrasts with the group and points to stock-specific pressures rather than a sector-wide move.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Mar 26 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Mar 26	Platform launch funding	Positive	-8.1%	M1X Global public launch and oversubscribed $3 million angel round.
Mar 25	Crypto insurance product	Positive	+0.1%	Launch of Ethereum‑denominated slashing insurance developed with Galaxy Digital.
Mar 03	TSX delisting decision	Neutral	-4.8%	Voluntary TSX delisting to focus on existing Nasdaq listing under GLXY.
Feb 09	Share repurchase plan	Positive	+0.2%	TSX acceptance of NCIB for up to $200 million and 14,798,021 shares.
Feb 09	NCIB correction filing	Positive	+0.2%	Correction reiterating NCIB terms for up to $200 million and 14,798,021 shares.

Pattern Detected

Recent GLXY news often aligned with modest price moves, but some positive developments, particularly in digital-asset initiatives and platform launches, have coincided with notable selloffs.

Recent Company History

Over the past few months, Galaxy Digital has announced several strategic initiatives and capital markets actions. On Feb 9, 2026, it secured TSX approval for a Normal Course Issuer Bid of up to $200 million, and a correction release reiterated the same repurchase capacity. On Mar 3, 2026, Galaxy chose to voluntarily delist from the TSX while maintaining its Nasdaq listing. Late March brought crypto-focused collaborations, including Soter’s Ethereum‑denominated slashing insurance and M1X Global’s launch with a $3 million angel round. Today’s GalaxyOne staking launch continues this theme of expanding crypto infrastructure for investors.

Market Pulse Summary

The stock moved +7.6% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with Gal...

Analysis

The stock moved +7.6% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with Galaxy Digital’s strategy of expanding investor-facing crypto infrastructure. The launch of Solana staking on GalaxyOne, with up to 6.50% variable rewards and 0% platform commission through December 31, 2026, enhances the platform’s appeal to U.S. individuals. Historically, similar strategic and product news often aligned with modest gains. Investors would still need to weigh execution risks, state-by-state availability, and broader crypto market volatility when assessing sustainability.

Key Terms

staking, validator, mev rewards, blockchain network validation, +2 more

6 terms

staking technical

"has launched Solana ("SOL") staking for eligible clients1."

Staking is the practice of locking up digital tokens to help run a blockchain network in return for rewards, similar to leaving money in a time deposit that pays interest while it’s unavailable. It matters to investors because staking can generate regular income and affect a token’s circulating supply and price, but it also ties up assets and can carry risks like lock-up periods, reduced liquidity, or technical and platform failures.

validator technical

"delegated to Galaxy's validator built to meet institutional standards"

A validator is a person or system that checks and confirms the accuracy and legitimacy of information, transactions, or data before they are accepted and recorded. In the context of digital assets or currencies, validators ensure that transactions follow the rules and are genuine, helping maintain trust and security in the system. For investors, validators are important because they help prevent errors or fraud, ensuring the integrity of the financial network.

mev rewards technical

"applies to Inflation and eligible MEV rewards earned while assets remain"

MEV rewards are the extra profits that the people or systems that add transactions to a blockchain earn by reordering, including, or excluding transactions in a block—think of someone at a checkout line rearranging customers to capture a better deal for themselves. Investors care because these rewards change what participants earn, can alter yields on staking and trading, affect user fees and fairness, and influence network security and token value.

blockchain network validation technical

"allowing clients participate in blockchain network validation while earning rewards"

The process by which a blockchain checks and confirms transactions and new blocks against its rules so the shared ledger stays accurate and tamper-resistant. Think of it as a group of referees or accountants who inspect every play and only add entries that follow the agreed rulebook. Investors care because strong, reliable validation maintains trust, prevents fraud, affects transaction speed and costs, and influences the value and usability of tokens or services built on the network.

fdic insured regulatory

"Crypto is not FDIC insured, not SIPC protected, and may lose value."

A U.S. government insurance program that protects money held in eligible bank and savings accounts up to a set limit if the bank fails. It matters to investors because it acts like a safety net for cash — reducing the risk of losing deposits and helping decide where to park short‑term funds — but it does not cover stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or cryptocurrencies.

sipc protected regulatory

"Crypto is not FDIC insured, not SIPC protected, and may lose value."

SIPC protected means that customer cash and securities held by a brokerage firm that belongs to the Securities Investor Protection Corporation are eligible for recovery if the broker fails or is forced into liquidation. Think of it as an insurance safety net for your account records and assets, not a guarantee against market losses or poor investment choices; it helps replace missing stocks or cash up to established limits.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

New feature expands GalaxyOne's digital asset capabilities for individual investors

NEW YORK, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Galaxy Digital Inc. (Nasdaq: GLXY) today announced that GalaxyOne, a financial technology platform from Galaxy built for U.S. individual investors to manage high-yield cash products, equities, and crypto in a unified experience, has launched Solana ("SOL") staking for eligible clients¹. The new feature allows clients to earn up to an estimated 6.50% in variable rewards on crypto through staking², with no platform commission through December 31, 2026³, allowing users to retain more network-generated rewards.

The launch marks an expansion of GalaxyOne's digital asset capabilities, allowing clients participate in blockchain network validation while earning rewards directly within their broader financial portfolio.

GalaxyOne Staking is powered by Galaxy's institutional validator infrastructure⁴, which has been one of the largest Solana validator operations globally for several years. Unlike platforms that rely on third-party validators, every staked SOL on GalaxyOne is delegated to Galaxy's validator built to meet institutional standards for reliability, security, and performance — with Galaxy managing the full validator stack. 

"Individual investors deserve access to crypto tools and opportunities of the same quality that institutions have had for years, and GalaxyOne was built to close that gap," said Zac Prince, Head of GalaxyOne. "Staking launches today with SOL, with ETH coming soon, and our clients can now buy, transfer, trade, earn rewards, and manage their crypto alongside the rest of their financial portfolio, all in one platform."

Clients can get started by transferring SOL from an external wallet or purchasing SOL directly on the platform with GalaxyOne Crypto, which offers real-time execution and transparent pricing with no transaction spreads⁵. Once successfully staked, rewards will start to accrue and compound automatically, and are tracked in real time alongside staked balances and full transaction history within a single interface, with integrated tax reporting and access to a dedicated U.S.-based client service team available to connect via in-app, email and by phone.

GalaxyOne Staking is available to eligible clients in more than 40 U.S. states and jurisdictions. Existing clients can access staking directly within their GalaxyOne account, or open a new account at galaxy.app.

____________________________ 1 GalaxyOne Staking is not available for clients in CA, LA, MD, NJ, NV, NY, PA, TN, WA, or WI. Availability is subject to change. Eligibility determined at the account level. See more full details here.

2 Reward rate is estimated and not guaranteed. Rewards are variable and may increase or decrease. Actual returns depend on network conditions. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Crypto is not FDIC insured, not SIPC protected, and may lose value.

3 0% platform commission through December 31, 2026. Platform commission is defined as the fee GalaxyOne charges to access staking on GalaxyOne and applies to Inflation and eligible MEV rewards earned while assets remain actively staked. Validators may retain transaction fees and certain protocol-level rewards associated with block production. Residual MEV rewards that are distributed after your assets are unstaked will not be credited to your account. Network transaction fees for sending and receiving SOL still apply.

4 Staking involves risks, including validator downtime, slash, loss of rewards, and Galaxy cannot guarantee validator performance.

5 Other fees apply, see here more information.

About GalaxyOne
GalaxyOne is a financial technology platform designed for disciplined U.S. individual investors wanting seamless access to banking, brokerage, and crypto services all in one app, with access to private market investment through Galaxy Premium Yield for verified U.S. accredited investors. Backed by Galaxy, GalaxyOne leverages the firm's proven financial expertise, risk management and dedicated client services to help the modern investor manage their entire financial portfolio. Interested in opening an account? Learn more at galaxy.app. 

About Galaxy
Galaxy Digital Inc. (Nasdaq: GLXY) is a global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure, delivering solutions that accelerate progress in finance and artificial intelligence. Our digital assets platform offers institutional access to trading, advisory, asset management, staking, self-custody, and tokenization technology. In addition, we develop and operate cutting-edge data center infrastructure to power AI and HPC workloads. Our 1.6 GW Helios campus in Texas positions Galaxy among the largest and fastest-growing data center developers in North America. The Company is headquartered in New York City, with offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Additional information about Galaxy's businesses and products is available on www.galaxy.com.

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FAQ

What does GalaxyOne staking for SOL mean for GLXY investors as of March 31, 2026?

It expands GalaxyOne's product suite to include SOL staking, potentially broadening retail engagement. According to the company, GalaxyOne now lets eligible clients stake SOL and earn up to an estimated 6.50% variable rewards within the platform.

How much can eligible GalaxyOne (GLXY) clients earn from SOL staking and are returns guaranteed?

Clients can earn up to an estimated 6.50% in variable rewards, but returns are not guaranteed. According to the company, rewards vary with network conditions and past performance is not indicative of future results.

What are the fees for GalaxyOne SOL staking on GLXY through the end of 2026?

GalaxyOne applies 0% platform commission through December 31, 2026, on staking access fees. According to the company, validators may still retain certain protocol fees and network transaction fees for sending or receiving SOL apply.

Where and how can investors stake SOL on GalaxyOne (GLXY) starting March 31, 2026?

Eligible clients can transfer SOL from external wallets or buy SOL on GalaxyOne and stake within their account. According to the company, staking rewards compound automatically and are tracked in real time in the platform interface.

Which U.S. states are excluded from GalaxyOne Staking for GLXY clients on March 31, 2026?

GalaxyOne Staking is not available to clients in CA, LA, MD, NJ, NV, NY, PA, TN, WA, or WI. According to the company, availability is subject to change and eligibility is determined at the account level.

What custody and operational safeguards does GalaxyOne (GLXY) say support SOL staking?

GalaxyOne Staking is delegated to Galaxy's own institutional validator infrastructure rather than third parties. According to the company, Galaxy manages the full validator stack designed for institutional reliability, security, and performance.