Bitmine's Ethereum Holdings Surpass 6 Million ETH After Weekly Purchase
Bitmine Immersion Technologies has amassed 6.04 million ETH, representing 4.9% of Ethereum's circulating supply.
Bitmine Immersion Technologies has amassed 6.04 million ETH, representing 4.9% of Ethereum's circulating supply. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $82,715.00, up 0.2% since this brief published. This is an original TLT brief synthesising 2 outlets (NewsBTC, Decrypt), with their figures cross-checked, plus live market data, as of Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:00:05 UTC.
This significant accumulation of Ethereum highlights institutional interest in staking and network participation, potentially influencing ETH's market dynamics and network economics.
- Bitmine's Ethereum holdings reach 6.04 million ETH, 4.9% of supply.
- 99% of the way to its 'Alchemy of 5%' goal, per chairman Tom Lee.
- Over 5 million ETH are staked, generating network rewards.
- ETH price +1.97% in 24h amid broader market flatness.
NewsBTC and Decrypt both report that Bitmine's Ethereum holdings have reached 6.04 million ETH, representing 4.9% of the circulating supply. They agree that the company is nearing its 'Alchemy of 5%' goal, with Decrypt specifying that it is 99% complete. However, only NewsBTC provides the detail that over five million ETH are currently staked, while Decrypt uniquely mentions chairman Tom Lee's framing of the market-wide selloff as an attractive entry point.
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- Bitmine's Ethereum Holdings Surpass 6 Million ETH After Weekly Purchase — this brief
Bitmine Immersion Technologies has increased its 
Ethereum holdings to 6.04 million ETH, according to recent reports from NewsBTC and Decrypt. This accumulation follows a weekly purchase of 12,535 ETH, pushing the company's treasury past the six-million-token mark as of October 18.
The company's Ethereum holdings now represent approximately 4.9% of Ethereum's circulating supply. This significant stake underscores institutional interest in Ethereum, particularly as more than five million ETH are reportedly staked, according to NewsBTC. Staking allows Bitmine to earn network rewards, although these rewards are subject to staking performance, technical operations, and protocol conditions.
Decrypt adds that chairman Tom Lee has characterized the recent market-wide selloff as an attractive entry point, suggesting strategic timing in Bitmine's accumulation. This perspective aligns with the company's 'Alchemy of 5%' goal, which it is now 99% complete in achieving, as reported by Decrypt.
The accumulation of Ethereum by Bitmine comes amid a broader market that remains relatively flat. The total crypto market cap stands at $2.83 trillion, with 
Bitcoin and Ethereum showing modest gains over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin is up 0.86% to $82,523, while Ethereum has risen 1.97% to $2,438.38.
The development highlights the growing trend of institutional investment in cryptocurrencies, particularly those that offer staking opportunities. As Bitmine continues to accumulate Ethereum, market participants will be watching for further accumulation and its potential impact on Ethereum's price and network dynamics.
Since this brief published about 3 hours ago, Bitcoin (BTC) has moved from $82,523.00 to $82,715.00 — +0.23%.
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At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 BTC ≈ ₦112.71M (about $82,715.00), up 1.0% over 24 hours. The naira itself trades about 2.2% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Nigerian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
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Bitmine's Ethereum Holdings Surpass 6 Million ETH After — questions & answers
How much Ethereum has Bitmine accumulated?
Bitmine's Ethereum holdings have reached 6.04 million ETH.
What percentage of Ethereum's supply does Bitmine hold?
Bitmine's Ethereum holdings represent approximately 4.9% of the circulating supply.
How many ETH does Bitmine have staked?
Over five million ETH are staked, according to NewsBTC.
How much is 1 Bitcoin worth in naira today?
About ₦112.71M at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Nigerians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $82,715.00. The naira price moves with both BTC's US-dollar price and the USDT/NGN rate; use our Bitcoin in naira page for any amount.
Has Bitcoin's price moved since this brief was published?
BTC is up 0.23% since this brief first published — trading at $82,715.00 now versus $82,523.00 at publication. TLT re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original TLT brief that synthesises reporting from NewsBTC, Decrypt, with the key figures cross-checked for agreement across them. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
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