Solana staking rate soars past 68.8%, hitting a new all-time high! Is SOL about to rally?

Solana network staking rate rose to approximately 68.8% on January 20, 2026, reaching a new all-time high. This also means that over two-thirds of SOL tokens are currently locked in staking mechanisms, used to maintain and verify network security.
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According to real-time data from cryptocurrency data platform Blockworks, the staking rate of the Solana (SOL) network on January 20, 2026, reached about 68.8%, setting a new all-time high. This also indicates that more than two-thirds of SOL tokens are now locked in staking mechanisms to support and verify network security.

🔥 BULLISH: Solana’s staking ratio hits a new all-time high at 68.8%. pic.twitter.com/cGwN4CbVUt

— Cointelegraph (@Cointelegraph) January 20, 2026

Looking back over the past few years, Solana’s staking rate has shown a steady upward trend. Since mid-2025, when it surpassed 60%, the rate has continued to grow as network stability significantly improved, DeFi applications and meme coin ecosystems remained active, and liquidity staking schemes gradually gained popularity, further boosting participation.

The market generally interprets the record high staking rate as a sign of increasing confidence among the community and investors in Solana’s long-term development. As more holders choose to stake SOL for stable on-chain yields, the network’s security and economic incentives are forming a positive feedback loop.

SOL on the rise soon?

A high staking rate also brings multiple impacts to the Solana ecosystem. First, network security is significantly enhanced because the cost for attackers to acquire enough tokens to launch a 51% attack has greatly increased, further consolidating Solana’s position as a high-performance public chain. Second, the rising staking ratio means the circulating supply in the market is relatively reduced, which could create a “supply shock” and provide some support for SOL’s price. However, some industry experts also warn that excessively high staking rates might lead to new governance challenges, such as decreased decentralization among validators.

From a token price perspective, according to CoinGecko data, over the past year, with the crypto bull market, SOL once approached the $300 mark. However, as the overall crypto market experienced a correction, SOL tokens have fallen sharply to around $130. The record high network staking rate is undoubtedly a positive signal for SOL tokens, but whether this will ultimately influence market prices remains to be seen and observed.