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Tom Lee’s ether cash company isn’t slowing down. Bitmine Immersion Technologies has just announced a massive purchase of Ether, cementing its position among the largest institutional holders of the world’s second largest cryptocurrency. A strategy that raises questions and comes at a time when Ethereum is showing signs of awakening.
In short
- Bitmine now holds 4.47 million ETH, or 3.71% of Ethereum’s total supply.
- The company bought ~51,000 ETH for about $98 million last week.
- His total assets (crypto + cash) reach $9.9 billion.
Bitmine now holds 3.71% of Ethereum’s total supply
On Monday, February 24, 2025, Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR), a crypto-treasury company founded by Tom Lee, a famous Wall Street analyst, last week announced the acquisition of nearly 51,000 additional ETH tokens for approximately $98 million. This new purchase brings the company’s total stake to 4,473 million ETH, worth about $1,976 per unit.
The timing is surprising to say the least. Tom Lee himself admits that he is going through what he calls a “mini crypto winter”. Nevertheless, in order not to retreat, he holds the course:
We continue to focus on the methodical execution of our treasury strategy and regular ETH acquisition.
In total, Bitmine’s balance sheet now shows nearly $9.9 billion in assets. In addition to Ether, the company also owns:
- 195 bitcoins
- $868 million in cash
- A $200 million stake in Beast Industries
- A $14 million investment in Eightco Holdings
Betting strategy on a large scale
What really sets Bitmine apart from its competitors is its long-term staking vision. Of the 4.47 million ETH held, the company has already closed 3.04 million in staking contracts, which represents about $6 billion.
These staked ETH are already generating $172 million in annual revenue. At full capacity, that number could rise to $253 million annually, based on a recent yield of 2.86%.
But Bitmine doesn’t stop there. The company is actively developing its own validation network called MAVAN (Made in America Validator Network), which is planned to launch in early 2026, in cooperation with three betting providers. This project positions Bitmine not only as a holder of ETH, but also as a structuring player in the Ethereum ecosystem.
It should be noted that Bitmine now controls 3.71% of Ethereum’s total supply, which is set at 120.7 million tokens. A concentration rarely achieved by an institutional player on a crypto asset of this magnitude.
The move comes in a specific context: Ethereum holders have recently gone through a tough period, with retention rates falling to their lowest level since 2021. Still, there are signs of a rebound, capital flows are increasing, whales are piling up, and Bitmine seems poised to ride this momentum before the market fully recovers.
In short, with almost 4.5 million Ether in its portfolio, Bitmine is establishing itself as one of the most compelling institutional players on Ethereum. Far from succumbing to the prevailing panic, Tom Lee is patiently building a betting infrastructure that could generate hundreds of millions of dollars a year.
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