As cryptocurrency markets face significant pressure, two prominent publicly traded companies are demonstrating remarkable conviction in their long-term strategies. Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) has continued its relentless Bitcoin accumulation despite mounting paper losses, while Bitmine Immersion Technologies, chaired by market strategist Tom Lee, has dramatically expanded its Ethereum position. Their simultaneous moves signal a belief among certain institutional players that current market weakness represents a strategic buying opportunity rather than a reason for retreat.
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Shares of crypto treasury company Ethzilla (ETHZ) cratered 15% on Tuesday following its disclosure of a massive $74.5 million Ethereum sell-off to repay debt. The dramatic move, which saw the stock slide from over $6 to an intraday low of $5.12, underscores the severe pressure facing digital asset treasury (DAT) firms as cryptocurrency markets tumble. With Ethzilla now down 95% from its August peak, the sell-off highlights a sector-wide reckoning for companies built on volatile crypto reserves.
about Ethzilla Stock Plummets 15% After $74.5M Ethereum SaleBitMine Adds $294M ETH Despite Share Price Slide
BitMine Immersion Technologies has significantly expanded its Ethereum holdings, adding over 80,000 ETH worth $294 million despite its share price declining. The publicly traded company now controls more than 2.8% of the entire ETH supply. Chairman Tom Lee remains bullish on a year-end rally for both Bitcoin and Ethereum, even as the firm’s investment currently sits underwater and BMNR shares have fallen approximately 25% over the past month.
about BitMine Adds $294M ETH Despite Share Price SlideBitMine Buys $834M ETH Dip, Holdings Hit 3M Tokens
BitMine Immersion Technologies has dramatically expanded its Ethereum position, purchasing over $834 million worth of ETH during recent market volatility. The company now holds more than 3 million ETH, representing over 2.5% of the entire Ethereum supply, as it aggressively pursues its ‘Alchemy of 5%’ target while capitalizing on market dislocations that created what Chairman Tom Lee describes as ‘substantial discounts to fundamentals.’
about BitMine Buys $834M ETH Dip, Holdings Hit 3M TokensBitMine Acquires 2.5% of ETH Supply, Aims for 5% Target
BitMine Immersion Technologies has crossed a significant milestone by accumulating over 2.5% of Ethereum’s total supply, establishing itself as the world’s largest ETH treasury. The company is now halfway toward its ambitious ‘alchemy of 5%’ target while demonstrating exceptional stock liquidity and maintaining strong institutional backing. This strategic accumulation occurred during recent market volatility that BitMine leadership characterizes as creating prime buying opportunities for long-term investors.
about BitMine Acquires 2.5% of ETH Supply, Aims for 5% TargetEightco Launches AI Authentication Pilot for Enterprises
Eightco Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ORBS) has launched a groundbreaking pilot program to address one of the most pressing challenges in enterprise technology: scalable AI authentication. As corporations pour trillions into artificial intelligence implementation, the lack of reliable human-proof verification systems has emerged as a critical bottleneck. Backed by a formidable consortium of strategic investors including Kraken, Pantera, and Brevan Howard, along with a unique Worldcoin treasury strategy, Eightco aims to establish itself as the global authentication layer that enterprises can trust at scale.
about Eightco Launches AI Authentication Pilot for EnterprisesEightco Raises $250M for World’s First Corporate Worldcoin Treasury
Eightco Holdings (ORBS) has secured $250 million to establish the world’s first corporate Worldcoin treasury strategy, marking a watershed moment in corporate cryptocurrency adoption. The appointment of renowned tech analyst Dan Ives as chairman adds significant institutional credibility to this bold initiative, which has already triggered extreme volatility in ORBS shares as investors process the implications of this strategic pivot into targeted Worldcoin and Ethereum reserves.
about Eightco Raises $250M for World's First Corporate Worldcoin TreasuryEightco Launches Worldcoin Treasury Strategy Targeting $8B Valuation
Eightco Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ORBS) has launched an aggressive Worldcoin treasury strategy targeting 800 million WLD tokens with a projected $10 valuation per token, representing an $8 billion potential valuation. The company’s ambitious ‘Power of Eight’ initiative comes as the World network surpasses 17 million verified humans and aims to reach 100 million within twelve months, positioning World ID as the universal authentication solution for the AI era.
about Eightco Launches Worldcoin Treasury Strategy Targeting $8B ValuationBitMine Holds 2.65M ETH, Targets 5% of Supply
BitMine Immersion Technologies has emerged as the world’s largest Ethereum treasury, holding over 2.65 million ETH tokens representing more than 2% of the cryptocurrency’s total supply while pursuing an ambitious ‘alchemy of 5%’ target. With crypto and cash holdings totaling $11.6 billion and BMNR stock ranking as the 26th most traded security in the United States, the company is leading crypto treasury peers in both asset accumulation velocity and trading liquidity, backed by a premier group of institutional investors including ARK’s Cathie Wood and Fundstrat’s Thomas Lee.
about BitMine Holds 2.65M ETH, Targets 5% of SupplyBitMine Holds 2% of ETH Supply, Targets 5% in $11.4B Treasury
BitMine Immersion Technologies has crossed a significant threshold, now holding over 2% of the entire Ethereum supply as it aggressively pursues an unprecedented ‘Alchemy of 5%’ strategy. With combined crypto, cash, and strategic investments totaling $11.4 billion, the company has established itself as the world’s largest Ethereum treasury. Backed by a who’s who of institutional investors and boasting one of the most actively traded stocks in the US market, BitMine is positioning Ethereum as the cornerstone of what Chairman Thomas Lee calls a financial ‘supercycle’ driven by Wall Street and AI adoption of blockchain technology.
about BitMine Holds 2% of ETH Supply, Targets 5% in $11.4B TreasuryNew Crypto ETFs Filed: Avalanche, Memecoins, and Leveraged Funds
A wave of new cryptocurrency ETF applications has hit the SEC, featuring everything from Avalanche infrastructure to meme coin Bonk. Analysts predict varying approval odds, with AVAX and tokenization funds leading while exotic products face greater regulatory scrutiny. This expands the queue to over 90 pending crypto ETF applications before regulators.
about New Crypto ETFs Filed: Avalanche, Memecoins, and Leveraged FundsEightco Raises $250M for Worldcoin Treasury Pivot
Eightco Holdings has made a dramatic pivot to cryptocurrency by raising $250 million to build its corporate treasury around Worldcoin (WLD) tokens, supported by a $20 million investment from BitMine. The announcement triggered a massive stock surge of over 3,000%, with shares reaching as high as $83.12 during trading. The company plans to change its Nasdaq ticker from OCTO to ORBS in September 2025, signaling its commitment to Worldcoin’s digital identity ecosystem. Dan Ives, newly appointed chairman and Wedbush Securities managing director, framed the investment as a tech infrastructure play focused on AI and ‘Proof of Personhood’ technology rather than pure cryptocurrency speculation. While Worldcoin remains the primary focus, Eightco may also hold Ethereum and cash as secondary reserve assets.
about Eightco Raises $250M for Worldcoin Treasury Pivot