Bitmine Boosts ETH Holdings, Eyes Major Staking Expansion in 2026

• Bitmine owns 4.17M ETH, 193 BTC, and $988M cash, making up 3.45% of total Ethereum supply.
• The company staked 1.26M ETH, generating potential annual rewards of $374M at current rates.
• MAVAN launch in 2026 will provide a commercial-grade Ethereum staking network for large-scale investors.

Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc., a leading Bitcoin and Ethereum network company, revealed its crypto and cash holdings now total $14 billion. As of January 11, the company holds 4,167,768 Ethereum (ETH) valued at $3,119 each, 193 Bitcoin (BTC), $988 million in cash, and a $23 million stake in Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS) as part of its “moonshots” strategy.

Notably, Bitmine’s ETH represents 3.45% of the total 120.7 million ETH supply. This announcement signals the company’s aggressive focus on long-term crypto accumulation and staking infrastructure development.

Tom Lee of Fundstrat and Chairman of Bitmine emphasized the company’s market positioning. “2026 augurs many positive things for crypto with stablecoin adoption and tokenization driving to make blockchain the settlement layer of Wall Street, particularly favoring Ethereum,” he stated. Lee added that the leverage reset after October 10, 2025, resembles a “mini crypto winter,” and predicted that crypto prices will recover in 2026 with stronger gains in 2027-2028.

Record ETH Accumulation and Cash Management

In the past week alone, Bitmine acquired 24,266 ETH while increasing its cash reserves by $73 million. Lee highlighted, “Bitmine only issues equity selectively and only at a premium to mNAV. We remain the largest ‘fresh money’ buyer of ETH in the world.” The company’s strategy ensures that ETH accumulation per share remains accretive, while moonshot investments and cash reserves maximize yield and income.

Additionally, Bitmine is seeking shareholder approval to increase authorized shares ahead of its January 15 annual meeting. Currently, the charter requires 50.1% of shares to approve such changes, which Bitmine needs to continue its ETH accumulation. Lee explained, “We need stockholders to approve proposal 2 to increase authorized shares. Our sole focus remains creating stockholder value.”

ETH Staking and MAVAN Launch

As of January 11, Bitmine has staked 1,256,083 ETH, worth $3.9 billion, through three staking providers. This represents a CESR of 2.81% and positions Bitmine as one of the largest ETH stakers globally.

Lee noted, “At scale (when Bitmine’s ETH is fully staked by MAVAN and its staking partners), the ETH staking fee is $374 million annual, or greater than $1 million per day.” Bitmine plans to unveil its MAVAN (Made in America Validator Network) in early 2026, offering a secure, commercial-grade staking infrastructure.

Bitmine combines Ethereum purchases, selective share issuance, and targeted investments in smaller projects as part of its overall strategy. This approach aims to manage crypto holdings, staking rewards, and shareholder returns efficiently. As a result, the company holds a significant position in Ethereum staking and its adoption by larger investors.