IOTA staking is holding steady at a median APY of 11% with 50.4% of the total supply staked. Total staked dropped 0.92% this week, while the IOTA price slid 17.31% to $0.0727. Staking yields remain attractive, but declining participation could signal caution.

Key metrics

The median APY reflects stable rewards, but the staking ratio dropping below 51% suggests some participants are exiting. The Nakamoto Coefficient remains at 7, keeping decentralization intact.

What changed

Staked IOTA dropped 0.92% week-over-week, with a net outflow of 5.39 million IOTA during today's epoch alone. This decline could pressure APYs upward if the trend continues, as fewer tokens competing for rewards means higher yields for those still staked. However, the median APY also fell 8.44% from last week, possibly reflecting adjustments in validator reward strategies. The top 10 validators' concentration rose slightly to 44.4%, which isn't alarming but worth watching.

The IOTA price took a hit, dropping from $0.0879 to $0.0727 (-17.31%). For stakers, this means dollar-denominated returns are shrinking despite stable APYs. At the current price, staking 100,000 IOTA at 11% APY earns 10,948 IOTA/year, worth just $796—down from $962 last week.

Top validators

These validators rank highest by our scoring system, which balances APY, commission, decentralization, and reliability:

1. Cream: 12.2% APY, 0% commission, 0.7% voting power
2. Cetus: 12.0% APY, 2% commission, 0.5% voting power
3. Klever: 12.0% APY, 2% commission, 0.6% voting power
4. Staking4All: 12.0% APY, 2% commission, 0.9% voting power
5. SwissIota: 12.1% APY, 1% commission, 1.8% voting power

These options offer competitive APYs, but keep an eye on voting power concentration. Cream leads with no commission, while SwissIota's 1.8% voting power is the highest among the top five—potentially a centralization risk if their stake grows further.

Next steps

• Use the APY Calculator to estimate your potential returns based on your stake size.
• Check validator performance and decentralization metrics on the Staking Tracker.
• Reassess your staking strategy if price volatility continues or if APYs compress further.

Data reflects the latest available metrics as of Feb 2, 2026. Always verify before making staking decisions.