Bitmine Bought 61,000 ETH in a Week – It Now Controls Almost 4% of the Supply
Bitmine Immersion Technologies (NYSE American: BMNR) added another 60,976 ETH in the first week of March, bringing its total holdings to 4,534,563 tokens - worth roughly $8.9 billion at current prices.
Key Takeaways
- Bitmine now holds 4.53M ETH (~3.76% of total supply), making it the largest corporate Ethereum treasury in the world
- ~67% of holdings are actively staked, generating $174M in annualized revenue
- The company is targeting 5% of total ETH supply and launching its own validator network in Q1 2026
- Short sellers warn of a potential “death spiral” as staking yields decline post-Fusaka upgrade
The move cements its standing as the world’s largest corporate Ethereum treasury and puts it in control of approximately 3.76% of the entire ETH supply.
The company isn’t just holding. Around 3.04 million of those tokens – about 67% – are actively staked, generating an annualized $174 million in revenue. Management says that figure could climb to $259 million once operations reach full scale.
Rounding out Bitmine’s balance sheet: 195 Bitcoin, $1.2 billion in cash, a $200 million equity stake in Beast Industries, and a $14 million position in Eightco Holdings. Total treasury value has crossed $10.3 billion.
The “5% Alchemy” Play
Bitmine has been transparent about where it’s headed. The company’s stated long-term objective is to accumulate 5% of Ethereum’s total supply — an ambition it’s internally dubbed the “Alchemy of 5%.” To support that goal, it’s rolling out the Made in America Validator Network (MAVAN) in Q1 2026, a proprietary staking infrastructure designed to push yields beyond current industry benchmarks.
Chairman Tom Lee has publicly backed the strategy, calling recent ETH price pullbacks an “attractive entry point” and predicting a broader market rally before the end of March 2026.
Not Everyone Is Buying It
The bull case, backed by names like ARK’s Cathie Wood and crypto fund Pantera, frames Bitmine as a high-liquidity institutional proxy for Ethereum — one that generates yield on top of simple price exposure.
Short sellers see it differently. Culper Research has taken short positions in both BMNR and ETH directly, warning of a potential “death spiral” triggered by the late-2025 Fusaka upgrade, which they argue has structurally compressed staking profitability.
The valuation question is harder to dismiss. Bitmine trades at a significant premium to its net asset value, and some analysts have suggested that investors seeking pure ETH exposure would be better served by a spot Ethereum ETF — avoiding both company-specific risk and the dilution that comes with equity-funded accumulation.
Then there’s the balance sheet reality: despite its scale, Bitmine is sitting on estimated unrealized losses of several billion dollars tied to earlier, higher-priced ETH purchases.
Whether the company’s long-term staking thesis holds up — or whether it’s overextended on a depreciating position — remains the central question for anyone watching the stock.
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Alexander Zdravkov is a market analyst and crypto journalist with interests in economics, broader financial markets and digital assets. His journey into crypto began more than four years ago, driven by a fascination with the rapid evolution of blockchain technology and the transformative potential of decentralized finance. He began analyzing market cycles and identifying emerging trends before they reach the mainstream. He holds a degree in International Relations - a background that helped shape his broader perspective on global economics, geopolitics, and the interconnected nature of modern financial markets. Whether covering the latest developments in the crypto sector or exploring broader macroeconomic themes, Alexander focuses on giving readers context rather than simply repeating headlines. During his career, he has authored more than 10,000 articles covering cryptocurrencies, traditional finance, and global market developments. His work spans everything from Bitcoin and altcoins to macroeconomic trends influencing risk assets worldwide.
