Tom Lee-led Bitmine continues to increase its Ethereum holdings and expand staking participation, betting on regulatory shifts, stablecoins, and tokenization trends. The market is optimistic about the crypto momentum in 2026.
18:[“$”,“$L20”,null,{“namespaces”:[“footer”],“locale”:“en-US”,“resources”:{“en-US”:{“footer”:{“TITLE”:“Focus on the Future of Global Crypto”,“ABOUT”:“About Us”,“RECRUIT”:“Contribute”,“CONTACT”:“Contact Us”,“COOPERATE”:“Business Cooperation”,“RSS”:“API/RSS”,“TERMS”:“Terms of Service”}}},“children”:[“$”,“$L29”,null,{}]}]
2a:[“news”]
2b:T79a,
Fundstrat co-founder and Wall Street analyst Tom Lee’s crypto reserve company Bitmine Immersion (NASDAQ: BMNR) continues to expand its Ethereum holdings, accumulating 32,977 ETH in the past week, bringing the company’s total assets to $14.2 billion.
As of January 4, Bitmine has accumulated 4,143,502 ETH, worth $13 billion, currently controlling 3.43% of the total global ETH supply. This is more than two-thirds of the way toward Tom Lee’s “5% Alchemy” target—holding approximately 6.04 million ETH.
Bitmine is not just hoarding coins but actively participating in network governance. Currently, 659,000 ETH are staked, with 250,000 ETH added just last week.
In a statement issued Monday, Tom Lee expressed an optimistic outlook for 2026:
Given the US government’s support for the crypto industry, Wall Street’s embrace of stablecoins and asset tokenization, the growing demand for certification and traceability in the AI era, and the increasing acceptance of cryptocurrencies among the younger generation, we are very optimistic about Ethereum’s prospects in 2026.
He also observed that the surge in commodities and precious metals in 2025 often precedes significant gains in cryptocurrencies.
Disclaimer: The information on this page may come from third parties and does not represent the views or opinions of Gate. The content displayed on this page is for reference only and does not constitute any financial, investment, or legal advice. Gate does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information and shall not be liable for any losses arising from the use of this information. Virtual asset investments carry high risks and are subject to significant price volatility. You may lose all of your invested principal. Please fully understand the relevant risks and make prudent decisions based on your own financial situation and risk tolerance. For details, please refer to
Disclaimer.
Related Articles
Grayscale withdrew 11,169 ETH and 150.4 BTC from a certain CEX, totaling approximately $32.93 million
Gate News message, April 3, Grayscale withdrew 11,169 ETH (about $22.86 million) and 150.4 BTC (about $10.07 million) from a certain CEX, totaling approximately $32.93 million.
GateNews35m ago
Ethereum Defies Crowd Expectations: Here’s Why ETH May Crash Even With a US-Iran Deal
While the war between the United States (supported by Israel) and Iran has dragged on for almost a month, recent indications hint that a de-escalation might be on the horizon.
Some industry participants believe that an eventual truce could act as a catalyst for the cryptocurrency market, but one po
CryptoPotato1h ago
From Ethereum Knowledge Into Opportunity: Bitcoin Everlight App Now Offering 21% APY Rewards
In early 2026, Ethereum staking continues to expand despite the sustained turbulence in prices across the broader cryptocurrency market. Participation in protocol staking remains high even as the returns compress. This reinforces Ethereum’s role as one of the core infrastructure assets while
CryptoPotato1h ago
Base58 Labs’ BASIS 2026 Blueprint Forges a New Standard for BTC, ETH, SOL & PAXG
[PRESS RELEASE – London, UK, March 17th, 2026]
New roadmap positions BASIS as an institutional-grade digital asset management platform built for macro volatility, tokenized safe-haven demand, and frictionless Web3 onboarding.
Base58 Labs today unveiled the BASIS 2026 Technical Blueprint &
CryptoPotato2h ago
Naoris Launches Post-Quantum Blockchain as Bitcoin, Ethereum Devs Scramble to Face Threat
In brief
Naoris Protocol launched a blockchain using post-quantum cryptography approved by NIST.
Experts warn that quantum computers could eventually break the signature systems securing Bitcoin and Ethereum wallets.
Upgrading existing blockchains may require major protocol changes
Decrypt2h ago
