Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) has revealed that its holdings of Ethereum (ETH) have reached 4.168 million tokens, contributing to a total asset pool of $14.0 billion in cryptocurrencies and cash. This announcement was made on January 11, 2026, highlighting the company”s significant presence in the crypto market.
Chairman Tom Lee has called on stockholders to endorse proposal #2, which aims to increase the number of authorized shares to support the company”s strategy of enhancing ETH per share. For those interested, further details about the voting and the Chairman”s message can be accessed on the Bitmine website.
As part of its crypto holdings, Bitmine has staked 1,256,083 ETH, with plans to launch its MAVAN staking solution in the first quarter of 2026. This positions Bitmine as the world”s largest “fresh money” buyer of ETH, owning approximately 3.45% of the total ETH supply, which stands at 120.7 million tokens.
Bitmine”s asset breakdown includes 4,167,768 ETH valued at $3,119 per token (as per Coinbase), 193 Bitcoin (BTC), and $23 million in investments in Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS), along with cash reserves amounting to $988 million. The combination of these assets solidifies Bitmine”s position as the leading Ethereum treasury globally.
During the upcoming Annual Stockholder Meeting scheduled for January 15, 2026, in Las Vegas, Bitmine will discuss critical agenda items, including the election of directors and the proposed amendment to increase the number of authorized shares. The company encourages all stockholders to participate in person or via proxy voting.
According to statistics, Bitmine is now ranked as the 67th most traded stock in the United States, with an impressive average trading volume of $1.3 billion over the past five days. Notably, Bitmine has garnered support from a notable group of institutional investors, including ARK Invest led by Cathie Wood, as well as Pantera Capital and Galaxy Digital.
Lee emphasized the positive outlook for 2026, predicting that the recovering crypto market will be driven by stablecoin adoption and tokenization, particularly benefiting Ethereum. He compared the current market dynamics to a “mini crypto winter,” anticipating a rebound in prices through 2027 and 2028.
In terms of staking, Bitmine has reported an increase in its staked ETH, surpassing other entities globally with a total of 1,256,083 ETH staked, which is valued at approximately $3.9 billion at current prices. The company is collaborating with three staking providers to launch the MAVAN, which aims to establish itself as a leading staking infrastructure provider.
As Bitmine continues to expand its holdings and influence within the crypto ecosystem, it remains committed to enhancing shareholder value through strategic acquisitions and investments in promising projects.
For more information on Bitmine”s activities and updates, visit their official website.
