The "MicroStrategy of Ethereum" is doubling down. Today, April 20, 2026, Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) confirmed its largest weekly acquisition of the year, scooping up 101,627 ETH for approximately $230 million.
1. Reaching the 4% Supply Milestone
With this latest purchase, Bitmine’s total treasury now sits at a staggering 4,976,485 ETH. The company now controls over 4% of the entire circulating supply of Ethereum. Chairman Tom Lee described the move as a strategic hedge, noting that Bitmine is now 82% of the way toward its "Alchemy of 5%" goal—owning 5% of all ETH in existence.
2. The Staking Powerhouse
Unlike traditional Bitcoin miners, Bitmine is turning its treasury into a cash-flow engine.
MAVAN Launch: The company recently launched the Made in America Validator Network (MAVAN), an institutional staking platform.
Yield Generation: Bitmine has already staked 3.33 million ETH (worth ~$7.7 billion), which is expected to generate massive recurring revenue, transforming the company from a simple holding firm into a high-yield enterprise.
3. A "Wartime" Store of Value
Tom Lee framed this aggressive accumulation as a response to the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict. While traditional markets are wavering, Bitmine is betting that Ethereum’s role as a neutral, decentralized settlement layer makes it a superior "war-time store of value" compared to traditional safe havens. Despite the massive buy, ETH is holding steady near $2,300, waiting for the next macro catalyst.
Bottom Line: Bitmine is moving with a velocity we haven't seen since late 2025. By vacuuming up 100k+ ETH in a single week, they are betting heavily that the "mini crypto winter" is over.
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