HashStaking and GeekStake, two fast-growing staking and digital asset service providers, have expanded their offerings in the European Union, introducing Ethereum and Solana staking alongside new derivatives products for retail and institutional investors.

According to the announcement, the launch includes ETH and SOL perpetual futures contracts across the European Economic Area (EEA), with no minimum participation requirement. Returns vary by platform and validator, but SOL staking offers yields of up to 6%.

Regulatory Approvals Strengthen Market Entry
The expansion follows regulatory approvals under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) and the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II). Both HashStaking and GeekStake have created new EU entities to comply with regional frameworks, ensuring their services align with Europe’s investor protection and transparency standards.

“Europe is a strategic focus as we continue to democratize access to staking and regulated crypto derivatives,” a HashStaking spokesperson said. GeekStake’s leadership echoed that sentiment, noting rising institutional demand for secure, compliant staking products.

Perpetual Futures Meet Investor Demand
Alongside staking, both platforms are introducing perpetual futures contracts denominated in Circle’s USDC stablecoin. These futures can be leveraged up to 100x and carry no expiry date, giving traders flexibility in volatile markets.

Industry analysts point out that derivatives remain the most active sector of the digital asset market. Data from TokenInsight shows that while spot market volumes declined by 32% in the first half of 2025, totaling $3.6 trillion in Q2, derivatives volumes reached $20.2 trillion.

EU Staking Demand Continues Rising
Staking has been one of the fastest-growing areas of crypto participation in Europe. A recent study by CoinLaw found that staking participation in the EU rose 39% in 2025, compared with just 22% outside the bloc.

With Ethereum’s staking queue topping $3.7 billion in pending deposits and Solana’s validator network securing over 65% of its circulating supply, demand for staking services remains robust. HashStaking and GeekStake aim to capture this growth by offering both retail and institutional clients regulated access to yield-generating opportunities.

Expanding Beyond Staking
Both platforms continue to diversify their offerings. Alongside staking and derivatives, they provide liquidity services, validator analytics, and portfolio tools designed for professional retail investors and institutions seeking passive income and risk-managed exposure to crypto markets.

For many, the removal of high entry thresholds—such as the previous 32 ETH minimum common in earlier institutional products—marks a significant step toward wider accessibility. HashStaking and GeekStake’s models allow investors to stake smaller amounts while still benefiting from institutional-grade infrastructure.

Conclusion
The expansion of HashStaking and GeekStake into the European Union highlights how regulated, institutional-grade staking platforms are evolving to meet the growing demand for yield. By combining Ethereum and Solana staking with perpetual futures, both providers are positioning themselves at the forefront of Europe’s maturing digital asset market.