Bitmine Immersion Technologies has disclosed that it held 4,803,334 ETH as of April 5, 2026, a stake the company says represents roughly 4% of all Ethereum ever issued. The announcement marks one of the largest single-entity Ethereum positions ever publicly reported and arrives just days before the firm’s move to the NYSE.
What Bitmine’s 4% Ethereum Ownership Claim Means
In an April 6 press release, Bitmine said it held 4,803,334 ETH at a per-token price of $2,123, putting the value of those holdings at roughly $10.2 billion. The company pegged that figure at 3.98% of Ethereum’s total supply, using a 120.7 million ETH reference.
That supply reference holds up. CoinGecko’s Ethereum data showed a total and circulating supply of approximately 120.69 million ETH as of April 13, 2026, which keeps Bitmine’s disclosed stake at just under 3.98% of all ETH in existence.
The distinction matters. “All Ethereum ever issued” refers to total supply, not a smaller circulating subset. Unlike Bitcoin’s hard cap of 21 million coins, Ethereum’s supply changes dynamically through issuance and burning. For one corporate entity to control nearly 4% of that total is unprecedented in scale among publicly traded companies.
How Bitmine Reached This Position
Bitmine’s accumulation has been deliberate and sustained. Thomas “Tom” Lee, cited in the company’s disclosure, noted that Bitmine has maintained the increased pace of ETH buys in each of the past four weeks.
Beyond raw holdings, Bitmine reported that 3,334,637 ETH were staked as of April 6, 2026, worth approximately $7.1 billion at $2,123 per token. That means roughly 69% of Bitmine’s total ETH position is locked in staking, generating yield while also supporting Ethereum’s proof-of-stake consensus.
The company’s total crypto and cash holdings stood at $11.4 billion, suggesting ETH dominates its treasury by a wide margin. The strategy mirrors the institutional treasury approaches gaining traction across crypto, though Bitmine’s concentration in a single asset goes further than most.
A key corporate milestone accompanies the treasury disclosure: Bitmine’s uplisting from NYSE American to the main NYSE board took effect on April 9, 2026, trading under the ticker BMNR. The move to a major exchange signals confidence in meeting stricter listing requirements and could broaden the firm’s investor base.
Why the Market Will Watch Bitmine’s Ethereum Holdings Closely
A single entity controlling nearly 4% of a major Layer 1 network’s supply introduces concentration dynamics that traders will monitor carefully. If Bitmine were to liquidate even a fraction of its position, the sell pressure could move ETH markets, particularly during periods of thin liquidity.
ETH traded at $2,202.04 at press time, while the broader crypto market remained under pressure. The Fear and Greed Index sat at 12, deep in “Extreme Fear” territory, a backdrop that makes any large holder’s next move more consequential.
However, the bull case is straightforward. Bitmine’s willingness to stake 69% of its holdings signals long-term conviction rather than short-term speculation. For Ethereum bulls, a publicly traded company locking up billions in ETH staking reduces effective circulating supply, a dynamic similar to how institutional mechanisms in traditional markets can tighten available float.
Bitmine claims to operate the world’s largest Ethereum treasury and to have staked more ETH than any other entity. Those superlatives have not been independently verified against a third-party treasury ranking, according to available evidence. Investors should treat them as company assertions until confirmed.
The next disclosure cycle will be the one to watch. Whether Bitmine continues its four-week buying streak, adjusts its staking ratio, or begins trimming positions will offer concrete signals about where the company sees ETH headed from here.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Cryptocurrency and digital asset markets carry significant risk. Always do your own research before making decisions.
