Ethereum Treasury Company

BitMine (BMNR)
World's Largest Corporate Ethereum Holder

4.2M
ETH Holdings
$14.5B
Total Value
3.48%
of ETH Supply
5%
Target Supply

Led by Tom Lee

Wall Street legend and Fundstrat co-founder joined as Chairman in June 2025. Target: accumulate 5% of total ETH supply (~6 million ETH).

What is BitMine?

BitMine Immersion Technologies (NYSE: BMNR) is the world's first and largest Ethereum Treasury Company. Originally founded as a Bitcoin mining operation in 2018, the company pivoted to accumulating ETH in 2024 under the leadership of Wall Street legend Tom Lee. BitMine now holds over 4.2 million ETH, representing approximately 3.48% of Ethereum's total supply.

Stock Ticker

BMNR

NYSE

Founded

2018

ETH Pivot: 2024

Chairman

Tom Lee

Since June 2025

The 5% Strategy: Cornering Ethereum Supply

BitMine's audacious goal is to accumulate 5% of Ethereum's total supply - approximately 6.04 million ETH. This would make them the single largest ETH holder in the world, giving them significant influence over the network and positioning them as the definitive "Ethereum Standard" for institutional investors.

Progress to Target69.5%
4,200,000 ETH6,040,000 ETH

"Ethereum is the operating system of the decentralized economy. Owning 5% of ETH is like owning 5% of the internet in 1995."

— Tom Lee, Chairman of BitMine

Ethereum Holdings Breakdown

Current Holdings

Total ETH4,200,000
Market Value$14.5B
Avg. Price$3,452
% of ETH Supply3.48%

Staking Statistics

Staked ETH1,840,000
Staking Yield4.2% APY
Annual Income$374M
Staked %43.8%

Putting It In Perspective

🏛️

Larger than

Ethereum Foundation

📊

Owns

3.48% of all ETH

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Passive Income

$374M/year

Institutional Backers

ARK Invest

Cathie Wood

Innovation-focused investment firm

Founders Fund

Peter Thiel

Venture capital firm

Pantera Capital

Dan Morehead

First US Bitcoin fund

Galaxy Digital

Mike Novogratz

Crypto financial services

Kraken

Jesse Powell

Major crypto exchange

Company Timeline

2018

BitMine Immersion Technologies founded as Bitcoin mining company

2023

IPO on NYSE under ticker BMNR

2024

Strategic pivot from BTC mining to ETH accumulation announced

Jun 2025

Tom Lee joins as Chairman of the Board

Jul 2025

First major ETH purchase: 500,000 ETH

Jan 2026

Holdings reach 4.2M ETH (~$14.5 billion), 3.48% of supply

Why Ethereum? BitMine's Investment Thesis

World Computer

Ethereum is the global decentralized computing platform powering DeFi, NFTs, and Web3

Deflationary Asset

Since The Merge, ETH burns more than it mints - supply is shrinking over time

Staking Yield

4-5% native yield from securing the network through proof-of-stake

Network Effects

Most developers, dApps, and TVL in crypto - dominant smart contract platform

Frequently Asked Questions

How much Ethereum does BitMine own?

As of January 2026, BitMine holds approximately 4.2 million ETH worth around $14.5 billion, representing 3.48% of total ETH supply.

Who is Tom Lee?

Tom Lee is the Chairman of BitMine and co-founder of Fundstrat Global Advisors. He was formerly Chief US Equity Strategist at JP Morgan and is known for accurate crypto price predictions.

What is BitMine's target for ETH accumulation?

BitMine aims to accumulate 5% of total ETH supply, approximately 6.04 million ETH, making them the world's largest ETH holder.

What is MAVAN?

MAVAN (Multi-Asset Validator Network) is BitMine's institutional-grade staking infrastructure, managing their staked ETH with 99.99% uptime and MEV optimization.

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