Bitmine Acquires 126,971 ETH Amid Price Drop, Aiming for 5% of Total Supply
Bitmine Buys 126,971 ETH As BMNR Tests Critical $16 Support: What's Going On?

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Bitmine Immersion has purchased 126,971 ETH for approximately $214 million, significantly increasing its holdings to 5.54 million ETH, or 4.59% of Ethereum's total supply. The company aims to reach 5% by the end of the year, driven by confidence in Ethereum's fundamentals despite recent price declines.
- 01Bitmine's recent purchase of 126,971 ETH marks its largest weekly acquisition in 2026, tripling the previous week's buy.
- 02The company's total ETH holdings now stand at 5.54 million, nearing its goal of 5% of Ethereum's circulating supply.
- 03Bitmine's annualized staking revenue from 4.7 million ETH is projected at $230 million, based on a 2.99% yield.
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Bitmine Immersion (NYSE:BMNR) has made a significant move in the cryptocurrency market by purchasing 126,971 Ethereum (ETH) for approximately $214 million, marking its largest weekly acquisition of 2026. This purchase triples the previous week's acquisition of 26,497 ETH, bringing Bitmine's total holdings to 5.54 million ETH, equating to 4.59% of Ethereum's total supply. The company is now 92% towards its goal of owning 5% of Ethereum's circulating supply by the end of the year, as stated by Chairman Tom Lee. Lee expressed confidence in Ethereum's fundamentals, suggesting that the current price pullback does not reflect its strengthening position. Additionally, Bitmine has staked 4,718,677 ETH through its MAVAN platform, projecting annual staking revenues of $230 million based on a 2.99% yield. The company’s total assets, including cash and investments, amount to $9.6 billion. Meanwhile, BMNR shares dipped below the critical $16 mark before recovering to $16.58, indicating potential volatility in the stock's performance.
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