- BitMine now holds 1.77 million ETH after staking 86,848 tokens.
- Ethereum’s staking queue surges to 2.6 million ETH as supply drops.
- Fewer ETH tokens are available on exchanges as staking activity grows.
Ethereum’s circulating supply is being affected by a rising trend in staking. In a recent move, BitMine Immersion Technologies staked 86,848 Ethereum tokens, bringing its total staked balance to 1,771,936 ETH.
This significant action, first revealed by Lookonchain, has intensified concerns over the decreasing availability of Ethereum on crypto exchanges.
Ethereum’s staking environment has grown steadily in recent months. Institutional investors like BitMine are playing a major role in this shift. As staking continues to rise, the amount of Ethereum available for trading has fallen.
At present, Ethereum’s unstaking queue has cleared, and the staking entry queue has surged to 2.6 million ETH, the highest it’s been since July 2023.
BitMine Increases Ethereum Holdings with Record Staking Activity
BitMine, known as the largest Ethereum treasury company globally, has significantly expanded its holdings through staking. With the latest addition of 86,848 ETH, the company now controls a total of 1.77 million ETH, valued at about $5.66 billion.
Tom Lee, the CEO of BitMine, commented on the company’s strategy, noting that they are the “largest ‘fresh money’ buyer of ETH worldwide.” Lee highlighted the firm’s commitment to increasing its Ethereum stake, especially as the market faces volatility.
Despite recent losses when Ether traded below $3,000, Lee expressed confidence in Ethereum’s long-term potential and emphasized the importance of staking as part of their recovery plan.
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