Figment Validators Dominate Ethereum Staking with 99.9% Participation Rate

Figment's validators played a significant role in institutional staking on the Ethereum network during Q1 2026, maintaining a 5.8% share of all staked ETH through their validator infrastructure.

The company reported a 99.9% participation rate among its validators, surpassing the network average of 99.7%. This high level of performance was achieved while also minimizing risk exposure, as Figment prioritizes capital protection and slashing avoidance over short-term gains.

In terms of rewards, consensus layer rewards accounted for 93% of total validator rewards, with a median reward rate of 0.002003 ETH per validator per day. Validators proposing blocks received a median of 0.010827 ETH, which is 7% above the network median of 0.010017 ETH.

The SEC's proposed regulatory changes aim to modernize the custody framework for digital assets and reduce regulatory burdens. Chairman Paul Atkins stated that these actions aim to facilitate capital formation and reduce regulatory hurdles. This shift in regulations provides a clearer path for institutional involvement in staking without immediate regulatory interference.

Figment has expanded its integration with Coinbase Prime to include networks such as Solana, Sui, Aptos, Avalanche, Cosmos, and Polkadot. This partnership allows institutions to manage staking, trading, and financing from a single interface, streamlining operations while meeting security standards for digital asset enterprises.