Blockchain data shows the company has been on a buying spree this month, adding more than $190 million worth of Ether in under a week – even as critics call its strategy outdated.
Betting on the Network
The latest transaction, identified by Lookonchain, revealed a transfer of 23,823 ETH from a BitGo wallet to BitMine’s treasury, worth about $103.7 million at current prices. It follows a similar $89.7 million purchase earlier in the month.
That makes BitMine the single largest public Ethereum holder, now controlling around 2.83 million ETH, valued at roughly $12.4 billion – second only to Michael Saylor’s Strategy in total crypto reserves.
For Tom Lee, BitMine’s founder and Fundstrat co‑creator, this is part of a deliberate plan to capture 5 % of Ethereum’s total supply and position the firm as a long‑term institutional backbone for the network.
Confidence vs. Criticism
Not everyone is convinced. Earlier this week, short‑seller Kerrisdale Capital announced a bearish position against BitMine, calling its business model “a relic.” Shares dropped 1.5 % on the day, though Ether only slipped 1 %, trading around $4,330.
But market sentiment is shifting. Fundstrat’s own Mark Newton believes Ethereum is nearing a short‑term bottom, expecting a reversal toward $5,500 once the current correction stabilizes near $4,200. If that scenario plays out, BitMine’s accumulation could look remarkably prescient.
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