Ethereum staking returns are expected to surpass U.S. interest rates in the next year, potentially boosting Ethereum’s price as investors chase higher yields. As U.S. interest rates decline and Ethereum transaction fees rise, the gap between traditional risk-free rates and Ethereum staking returns is predicted to narrow.
Since mid-2023, the spread between Ethereum’s Composite Staking Rate and the Federal Funds Rate has remained negative, but FalconX, a crypto trading and brokerage firm, suggests that this could shift by mid-2025. With the Federal Reserve likely to continue cutting rates, the appeal of staking ETH may rise. Lower U.S. interest rates could drive investors away from traditional assets like Treasury bonds, and towards Ethereum staking, especially if Ethereum yields, currently around 3.2%, continue to climb.
Last week, Ethereum’s transaction fees saw their highest levels in two months, further supporting potential staking gains. If the spread between Ethereum staking returns and U.S. rates turns positive, staking could offer investors a more attractive option for yield compared to risk-free alternatives.
