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Bitmine Immersion Technologies disclosed Monday that its cryptocurrency treasury has grown to $11.3 billion after increasing its ethereum holdings to nearly 5.8 million ETH, bringing the company within striking distance of owning 5% of the cryptocurrency's total supply.
Introduction Ethereum's shift to proof of stake in September 2022 created a pool of economic security: over 30 million ETH staked by validators who risk losing their deposit (slashing) if they behave maliciously.
BitMine's ETH accumulation strategy could reshape Ethereum's market dynamics, influencing supply, price stability, and network decentralization. BitMine Immersion now holds nearly 5.8 million ETH after latest purchase.
Bitmine acquired 10,399 ETH last week for approximately $19.1 million, bringing its total holdings to nearly 5.8 million Ethereum tokens. The company also bought back 4.5 million of its own shares, accumulating 16 million repurchased shares in the recent period.
Bitmine Immersion Technologies added 10,399 ETH to its treasury and repurchased another 4.5 million shares, but BMNR stock fell toward $17 as investors weighed its mounting unrealized losses. Bitmine's Ethereum holdings approach 5.
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BitMine's aggressive ETH accumulation could significantly influence Ethereum's market dynamics and staking economics, impacting investor strategies. BitMine Immersion adds 10,399 ETH to its growing Ethereum treasury.
Chairman Tom Lee said ether's outperformance versus the Nasdaq in July signals strengthening crypto fundamentals.
Bitcoin dropped below $63,000 and revisited $62,200 on Monday, leaving BTC more than 4% lower weekly as weekend relief quickly faded during trading. Ether fell below $1,850 and XRP tested $1.05 support, while most major altcoins declined and total crypto capitalization lost about $40 billion daily.
Ethereum price fell 2% to around $1,847 on Aug. 3 after another rejection near key moving averages left the $1,800 support zone exposed. ETH slides after failing to reclaim $1,900 According to data from crypto.
Ethereum trades near $1,866 as analysts flag $1,800 support and $2,100 upside while ETF inflows turn slightly positive.