Bitmine Acquires 101,627 Ether Valued at Over $230 Million in Its Largest Weekly Purchase of 2026

BitMine Immersion Technologies, a leading Ethereum-focused digital asset treasury firm, has accelerated its cryptocurrency purchases. According to Chairman Tom Lee, there are growing indications that the crypto 'mini-winter' is coming to an end. The company announced on Monday that it had purchased 101,627 ether (ETH) the previous week, marking its largest weekly acquisition since December 15. With a value of over $230 million at current prices, this purchase has increased BitMine's total ETH holdings to 4.97 million. Notably, while most digital asset treasury companies have slowed or halted their buying activities, BitMine remains one of the last major buyers of ether, providing a consistent source of demand for ETH. The firm's total crypto and cash holdings now amount to $12.9 billion, comprising its ETH treasury, 199 bitcoin, $1.12 billion in cash, and equity stakes in companies such as Beast Industries and Eightco Holdings. Lee stated that the company believes the recent decline in crypto prices is nearing its end, citing ETH's rebound and broader market trends. 'Bitmine has maintained an increased pace of ETH purchases over the past four weeks, as our base case is that ETH is in the final stages of the 'mini-crypto winter',' Lee said. He further noted that ether has seen a significant increase from its early February lows and has outperformed equities since the start of the Iran conflict on February 28, driven by demand related to tokenization and AI-related uses. Additionally, BitMine has continued to expand its staking operations, with over 3.3 million ETH staked, generating approximately $221 million in annualized revenue.