Key Highlights
- Bitmine acquired 126,971 ETH in the past week—the company’s most substantial single-week acquisition of 2026—valued at approximately $214 million at prevailing market rates.
- The firm’s cumulative Ethereum position has reached 5.54 million tokens, representing 4.59% of the entire Ethereum circulating supply.
- Company Chairman Tom Lee attributed the accelerated buying activity to a conviction that current ETH valuations undervalue improving network fundamentals.
- More than 4.71 million ETH from the company’s treasury is deployed in staking operations, expected to yield around $230 million annually.
- The corporation remains on pace to achieve its strategic goal of controlling 5% of Ethereum’s supply by year-end 2026.
Bitmine (BMNR) has expanded its Ethereum treasury to 5.54 million ETH following last week’s acquisition of 126,971 tokens—representing the firm’s most aggressive weekly buying activity recorded in 2026. With Ethereum trading around $1,630 per token, the company’s holdings carry an approximate value of $9.04 billion.
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This substantial acquisition occurred during a period of notable ETH price weakness. Combined with cryptocurrency assets, cash reserves, and strategic investments, Bitmine’s total holdings have climbed to $9.9 billion.
The preceding week saw Bitmine add only 26,497 ETH to its reserves. The dramatic escalation to 126,971 tokens represents a significant strategic pivot, particularly considering the company had previously indicated plans to moderate its accumulation rate as it approached its targeted 5% supply threshold.
In a Monday public statement, Chairman Tom Lee explained the rationale behind the intensified buying strategy: “We increased our buying as we believe this pullback in ETH prices does not reflect the strengthening of Ethereum fundamentals.”
Bitmine currently commands 4.59% of the approximately 120.7 million ETH tokens in active circulation. Reaching the company’s ambitious 5% ownership milestone would require accumulating roughly 6.04 million ETH—approximately 500,000 additional tokens beyond current holdings.
Generating Passive Income Through Staking Operations
Over 4.71 million of Bitmine’s Ethereum reserves—exceeding 85% of its complete holdings—are currently deployed in staking protocols. At the reference valuation of $1,630 per token, this staked portion represents approximately $7.7 billion in assets.
The corporation disclosed a seven-day annualized staking yield of 2.99%. Current projections estimate annual staking revenue at $230 million. Should Bitmine stake its entire ETH balance through its Made in America Validator Network (MAVAN) infrastructure and collaborative platforms, projected returns could exceed $270 million annually.
Beyond Ethereum, the company maintains a diversified portfolio including 204 Bitcoin, $247 million in liquid cash, a $180 million equity position in Beast Industries, and an $88 million investment in Eightco Holdings.
Bitmine’s aggressive accumulation strategy faces significant market headwinds. Ethereum has declined approximately 65% from its August peak, currently trading at levels not seen in over twelve months. This downturn translates to an estimated $9.6 billion in unrealized paper losses across the company’s position.
Dividend-Paying Preferred Shares Follow Established Pattern
Bitmine has unveiled intentions to launch a preferred equity instrument featuring dividend distributions—a strategic framework similar to the model deployed by bitcoin-focused firm Strategy.
This approach faces growing market skepticism. Strategy’s most recent preferred share class, STRC, declined to $90 this past Friday—roughly 10% beneath its par value—triggering concerns regarding liquidity depth and dividend viability as bitcoin valuations simultaneously contracted.
BMNR shares recorded average daily trading volume of $829 million across the five-day period ending June 5. By trading volume metrics, the company secured the 148th position among U.S. publicly traded equities, positioned between Workday and Pfizer.
Bitmine identifies itself as maintaining the world’s largest publicly disclosed corporate Ethereum treasury position, ranking second overall among cryptocurrency-holding public companies, trailing only Strategy.
