BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) is making waves in the crypto world with their latest announcement. According to a recent tweet from Onchain Lens, the company just scooped up another 202,469 ETH last week, valued at around $874.59 million. This brings their total holdings to a staggering 2,069,443 ETH, worth about $8.94 billion. That's not just big—it's record-breaking, positioning BitMine as the number one Ethereum treasury globally and the second-largest crypto treasury overall, right behind MicroStrategy's Bitcoin stash.

For those new to the scene, ETH is the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum blockchain, which powers everything from decentralized finance (DeFi) to non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and, yes, a ton of popular meme tokens. BitMine's aggressive buying spree isn't random; it's part of a strategic push backed by heavy-hitters like ARK's Cathie Wood, MOZA YX Founders Fund, Bill Miller III, Pantera, Kraken, DCG, and Galaxy Digital. Their goal? To acquire 5% of all ETH in circulation. That's ambitious, considering Ethereum's total supply is around 120 million ETH right now.

Diving deeper into the press release, BitMine's crypto and cash holdings now exceed $9.211 billion. This includes 2,069,443 ETH at $4,312 per token (based on Bloomberg data), 192 Bitcoin (BTC), and $266 million in unencumbered cash. They've even made a $20 million strategic investment into Eightco Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: OCTO) as their first "Moonshot" play, signaling more bold moves ahead.

Thomas "Tom" Lee, Chairman of BitMine and a well-known market strategist, shared some insights in the announcement. He highlighted the convergence of Wall Street entering blockchain and AI-driven token economies creating a "supercycle" for Ethereum. "The power law benefits large holders of ETH, hence, we pursue the 'alchemy of 5% of ETH,'" Lee said. At BitMine, they're focused on leading by boosting crypto net asset value (NAV) per share and leveraging high trading liquidity.

This isn't BitMine's first big buy. Just the week before, as noted in the quoted tweet from Onchain Lens, they added 153,075 ETH worth $665.8 million, pushing their holdings to 1,866,974 ETH valued at $8.12 billion. Check out that earlier update for more context.

What does this mean for the broader crypto ecosystem? Institutional players like BitMine piling into ETH could signal growing confidence in Ethereum's long-term value, especially with upgrades like the upcoming Pectra update enhancing scalability. For meme token enthusiasts, a stronger Ethereum network means better infrastructure for launching and trading those viral coins—think faster transactions and lower fees that could fuel the next meme coin frenzy.

BitMine's story is a prime example of how traditional finance is blending with blockchain. If you're tracking meme tokens or broader crypto trends, keeping an eye on big holders like this could give you an edge. As the market evolves, moves like these might just set the stage for the next bull run.

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