Bitmine Strengthens Position as World’s Largest Corporate ETH Holder
Bitmine Immersion Technologies has expanded its Ethereum treasury once again, purchasing an additional 52,203 ETH over the past week and increasing its total holdings to 5,672,956 ETH.
The latest acquisition further cements Bitmine’s status as the largest corporate holder of Ether globally and moves the company closer to its long-term objective of controlling 5% of Ethereum’s circulating supply. As of June 21, 2026, Bitmine’s ETH reserves represent approximately 4.7% of Ethereum’s estimated supply of 120.7 million coins.
Ethereum Treasury Now Worth Nearly $10 Billion
According to the company’s latest treasury update, Bitmine’s Ethereum holdings were valued at approximately $9.8 billion based on an ETH price of around $1,733. In addition to Ether, Bitmine also holds 205 Bitcoin, hundreds of millions of dollars in cash and marketable securities, and strategic equity investments, bringing its total assets to roughly $10.7 billion.
The company has aggressively accumulated Ethereum throughout 2026 as part of its treasury strategy. Since the beginning of the year, Bitmine has acquired more than one million ETH, steadily increasing its share of the network’s circulating supply.
Staking Operations Generate Growing Revenue Stream
Bitmine is not simply holding Ether on its balance sheet. The company has already staked 4,718,677 ETH, representing more than 83% of its total holdings.
Based on its current staking performance, Bitmine reported an annualized seven-day yield of 2.73%, translating into an estimated $223 million in yearly staking income. Company executives indicated that annual rewards could exceed $268 million if all of its ETH holdings were eventually deployed into staking activities.
The staking operations are primarily supported through Bitmine’s proprietary validator infrastructure, known as MAVAN (Made in America VAlidator Network), which is designed to serve both the company and institutional investors seeking Ethereum staking services.
Tom Lee Maintains Bullish Outlook on Ethereum
Bitmine Chairman Thomas Lee has repeatedly expressed confidence in Ethereum’s long-term prospects, arguing that tokenization initiatives from Wall Street firms and increasing demand from artificial intelligence applications could significantly expand blockchain usage.
Lee recently stated that Ethereum continues to benefit from the twin tailwinds of financial institutions moving assets on-chain and AI systems increasingly relying on decentralized networks for settlement and verification.
Bitmine remains the second-largest publicly traded digital asset treasury company behind Strategy, which primarily focuses on Bitcoin accumulation. The company has stated that reaching ownership of 5% of Ethereum’s supply—an internal milestone dubbed the “Alchemy of 5%”—remains a key objective for 2026.
Corporate Ethereum Adoption Continues to Grow
Bitmine’s latest purchase highlights a broader trend of public companies adopting Ethereum as a treasury reserve asset.
While Bitcoin has traditionally dominated corporate balance sheets, some firms are increasingly exploring Ether due to its staking capabilities, decentralized finance ecosystem, and role in powering tokenized assets. Analysts believe that continued institutional demand could further reduce liquid ETH supply available on exchanges, potentially influencing future price dynamics.
Key Takeaways
- Bitmine acquired an additional 52,203 ETH during the past week.
- The company’s total Ethereum holdings now stand at 5,672,956 ETH.
- Bitmine controls roughly 4.7% of Ethereum’s circulating supply.
- More than 4.7 million ETH are currently staked, generating an estimated $223 million in annual income.
- Bitmine aims to eventually own 5% of all ETH in circulation.
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