BitMine Nears 4 Million ETH Holdings Amid $320M Acquisition

BitMine Immersion, the largest corporate treasury holder of Ethereum, increased its holdings to 3.97 million ETH after a $320 million purchase. This move aligns with their strategy of accumulating Ethereum during market consolidations.

Key Points:

  • BitMine's total crypto and cash holdings stand at approximately $13.3 billion, with Ethereum as the dominant asset.
  • The company aims for long-term holding as an inflation hedge, not for trading purposes.
  • Chairman Thomas Lee highlights stable market conditions, reduced volatility, and regulatory clarity as factors supporting continued accumulation.
  • Despite $3 billion in unrealized losses due to past high-value acquisitions, BitMine remains optimistic about Ethereum's future role in global finance.
  • The firm started its Ethereum acquisition in June 2025 and has since reached nearly four million ETH, representing over 3.2% of the circulating supply.

Market Context:

  • The approval of US Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in 2024 enabled public companies to hold digital assets directly.
  • Fair-value accounting standards and pro-crypto regulatory changes boosted corporate demand for crypto exposure in 2025.

Additional Information:

  • Bitcoin Hyper, an early-stage project, is gaining traction alongside BitMine's ETH strategy, raising over $28.9 million in its presale.