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Bitmine Nears 4% of ETH Supply as Holdings Rise to 4.73 Million ETH

source-logo  news.bitcoin.com 30 March 2026 11:15, UTC
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Bitmine has amassed $10.7 billion in crypto and cash, led by a massive ethereum position. The firm is rapidly approaching 5% of total $ETH supply while expanding its staking infrastructure.

Crypto Portfolio Hits $10.7 Billion for Bitmine as Ethereum Bet Grows

Bitmine Immersion Technologies is accelerating its position as one of the largest crypto treasury firms, reporting total holdings of $10.7 billion across digital assets and cash. The portfolio is heavily concentrated in ethereum, with the company now holding over 4.7 million $ETH.

At current prices, Bitmine’s $ETH holdings are valued at roughly $9.5 billion. This gives the firm control of about 3.92% of the total $ETH supply, putting it within reach of its stated goal of accumulating 5%.

The company has also staked a large portion of its $ETH. More than 3.1 million tokens are currently locked in staking, generating an estimated $177 million in annualized rewards. Bitmine expects this figure to rise to $266 million once its full $ETH position is deployed.

To support this strategy, Bitmine recently launched MAVAN (the Made in America Validator Network), its institutional-grade staking platform. The network is designed to serve both internal operations and external clients, with a focus on performance and security. A portion of Bitmine’s $ETH is already active on the platform.

Beyond ethereum, the company continues to hold smaller positions in bitcoin and other assets, alongside nearly $1 billion in cash. It also maintains strategic investments, including stakes in Beast Industries and Eightco Holdings.

Bitmine’s aggressive accumulation comes during a volatile macro backdrop. According to Chairman Tom Lee, crypto has shown resilience compared to traditional safe havens like gold during recent geopolitical tensions.

As the war enters its 5th week, $ETH and crypto outperformed the broader market, with $ETH outperforming equities by 1,160bp. This is a marked contrast to Gold, which has underperformed by more than 750 basis points. Crypto is demonstrating itself to be a good ‘war time’ store of value.

The company has also increased its buying pace. In the past week alone, it acquired more than 71,000 $ETH, well above its previous average. Management believes ethereum may be nearing the end of a prolonged downturn, often described as a “mini crypto winter.”

Bitmine now ranks as the largest ethereum treasury globally and one of the biggest crypto holders overall, second only to major bitcoin-focused firms.

As institutional interest grows, Bitmine’s strategy reflects a broader trend. Large players are no longer just trading crypto. They are accumulating, staking, and building infrastructure around it.

FAQ 🌍

  • How much Ethereum does Bitmine hold?
    Bitmine holds about 4.73 million $ETH, representing roughly 3.92% of the total supply.
  • What is MAVAN?
    MAVAN is Bitmine’s staking platform designed for institutional ethereum staking.
  • How much revenue does staking generate?
    Current annualized staking rewards are about $177 million, with potential to grow further.
  • Why is Bitmine focused on Ethereum?
    The company believes $ETH offers strong long-term value and income through staking.
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