How to Stake NEAR Protocol (NEAR) on Bybit
Bybit directly supports NEAR staking. Here's how to get started and earn up to 4.7% APY.
Current APY
4.7%
Price
$1.37
Platform Fee
Built
Platform Type
Exchange
Step-by-Step: Stake NEAR on Bybit
Create a Bybit account
Sign up at Bybit, complete identity verification (KYC), and secure your account with 2FA.
Deposit or buy NEAR
Transfer NEAR to your Bybit wallet, or buy it directly using fiat currency (bank transfer, card, etc.).
Navigate to Staking
Go to the staking or earn section on Bybit. Find NEAR Protocol (NEAR) in the list of available staking assets.
Choose your staking amount
Enter the amount of NEAR you want to stake. Review the estimated APY, lock period, and any fees.
Confirm and start earning
Confirm the staking transaction. Your NEAR will begin earning rewards, usually within 1–3 days. Rewards are typically auto-compounded.
Bybit for NEAR Staking: Pros & Cons
Pros
- + High liquidity and competitive Earn rates
- + 40+ stakeable assets
- + Dual Investment and Launchpad bonuses
- + 24/7 customer support
Cons
- - Not available in the US, UK, and some EU countries
- - Custodial
- - Primarily known for derivatives — staking is secondary
Other Platforms for NEAR Staking
Exchange · 25–35% commission on rewards
Exchange · 10–20% commission
Liquid Staking · 10% of staking rewards
validator · Varies (institutional pricing)
validator · 5–10% commission
wallet · No platform fee — only network/validator commission
wallet · No platform fee — validator commission (typically 1–10%)
wallet · No platform fee — validator commission only