Yield
Where ADA earns the most — safely.
PoS Layer-1 blockchain with a research-driven approach
The highest ADA rate on YieldScope right now is 10.4 % APY on WhiteBIT — safety grade B, 30d lock. The best ADA rate on a platform that passes all five of our safety checks is 1.35 % APY on Coinbase Earn (Earn). Across 22 venues we track, ADA averages 2.97 % APY. Rates float and are refreshed daily; last updated 2026-10-18.
ATH $3.09 on Sep 2021·upd. Oct 18
One coin, 22 prices for your trust
How ADA yields moved across exchanges
from 2026-05-25 to 2026-10-18
Source: daily snapshots via exchange APIs
All platforms for ADA
| Platform | Best ↓ | Type | Platf. risk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 CoinDepo | 12 % | flexible | F | Open → |
 YouHodler | 11 % | flexible | F | Open → |
 WhiteBIT | 10.4 % | 30d lock | B | Open → |
 Bitfinex | 7.23 % | lending | D | Open → |
 EarnPark | 5.0 % | flexible | F | Open → |
 Nexo | 2.75 % | flexible | B | Open → |
 Kraken Earn | 2.57 % | staking | B | Open → |
 Bybit Earn | 2.14 % | staking | C | Open → |
 Toobit | 2.0 % | flexible | C | Open → |
 Coinbase Earn | 1.35 % | staking | A | Open → |
 Bitget Earn | 1.31 % | flexible | B | Open → |
 LBank | 1.3 % | flexible | D | Open → |
 Bitpanda Staking | 1.0 % | staking | C | Open → |
 Bitstamp | 1.0 % | staking | B | Open → |
 Bitunix | 1.0 % | flexible | C | Open → |
 OKX Earn | 1.0 % | flexible | B | Open → |
 Poloniex | 1.0 % | staking | C | Open → |
 Uphold | 0.63 % | flexible | C | Open → |
 Bitrue | 0.46 % | flexible | D | Open → |
 Gate.io Earn | 0.18 % | flexible | A | Open → |
 Binance Earn | 0.06 % | flexible | B | Open → |
 BingX Earn | 0.01 % | flexible | A | Open → |
How much will you earn?
| Platform | Interest | Total |
|---|---|---|
| ★CoinDepo | +1.2683 | 11.2683 |
| YouHodler | +1.1572 | 11.1572 |
| WhiteBITLock | +1.0899 | 11.0899 |
| Bitfinex | +0.7474 | 10.7474 |
| EarnPark | +0.5116 | 10.5116 |
| Nexo | +0.2785 | 10.2785 |
| Kraken Earn | +0.2600 | 10.2600 |
| Bybit Earn | +0.2161 | 10.2161 |
| Toobit | +0.2018 | 10.2018 |
| Coinbase Earn | +0.1358 | 10.1358 |
| Bitget Earn | +0.1318 | 10.1318 |
| LBank | +0.1308 | 10.1308 |
| Bitpanda Staking | +0.1005 | 10.1005 |
| Bitstamp | +0.1005 | 10.1005 |
| Bitunix | +0.1005 | 10.1005 |
| OKX Earn | +0.1005 | 10.1005 |
| Poloniex | +0.1005 | 10.1005 |
| Uphold | +0.0632 | 10.0632 |
| Bitrue | +0.0461 | 10.0461 |
| Gate.io Earn | +0.0180 | 10.0180 |
| Binance Earn | +0.0060 | 10.0060 |
| BingX Earn | +0.0010 | 10.0010 |
Method: monthly compounding (1 + APR/12)ⁿ, where APR is the exchange's stated rate. The realized 12-month return is slightly higher due to reinvestment. Rates may change. Not financial advice.
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ADA yield FAQ
The highest ADA rate we currently track is 10.39% APY on WhiteBIT, which we grade B for safety. These are base rates refreshed daily — not promotional teasers.
It depends on the platform, not the coin. We grade every platform A–F on five checks: regulation, proof-of-reserves, flexible withdrawals, an insurance fund, and track record. Check the grade next to each rate before depositing — a higher APY often means higher risk.
No. We track 22 platforms for ADA and publish base rates only — never the headline promo or teaser tiers that apply to tiny balances. Floating rates are labelled as snapshots, so the number reflects what a normal balance realistically earns.
What is ADA
Cardano (ADA) is a Proof-of-Stake Layer-1 blockchain (Ouroboros consensus) known for its peer-reviewed, research-driven development. The ecosystem is split between the Cardano Foundation, IOHK and Emurgo. It was founded by Charles Hoskinson, an Ethereum co-founder. ADA is used for staking, transaction fees and on-chain voting via Project Catalyst.
Known risks
- ⚠Slow development pace and late smart-contract rollout
- ⚠Smaller DeFi ecosystem compared with Ethereum and Solana
- ⚠Heavy reliance on the public persona of founder Charles Hoskinson
- ⚠Drawdown of more than 90% from the all-time high
- ⚠Competition from other PoS Layer-1s (Solana, Avalanche, Sui, Aptos)
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