SharpLink Gaming (Nasdaq: SBET) has strengthened its position as a top Ethereum-holding corporation by purchasing 11,259 ETH for $43.09 million in USDC. The over-the-counter trade, executed via Galaxy Digital, was priced at an average of $3,828 per ETH, according to on-chain analytics firm Lookonchain.
With this latest acquisition, SharpLink’s ETH treasury now stands at 449,276 ETH, worth approximately $1.73 billion at current market prices.
The company’s aggressive accumulation strategy continues to set it apart from corporate peers in the growing race to stockpile digital assets as part of long-term treasury strategies.

Institutional Crypto Demand Heats Up
SharpLink’s latest purchase follows a $295 million buy earlier this week for 77,210 ETH, bringing its weekly ETH acquisitions to over $338 million. The move underscores the rapid pace of institutional accumulation, especially as Ethereum treasuries surpass $10 billion across 64 corporate entities, according to The Block’s dashboard.
“Institutions are in a race—for some, it’s existential—to stay relevant in the evolving financial internet,” said Johnny Garcia, Managing Director at VeChain.
The Ether Machine, another prominent corporate accumulator, recently bought 15,000 ETH for $57 million, surpassing the Ethereum Foundation’s holdings. These moves mark a clear shift in how companies approach asset diversification, with Ethereum now playing a central role.
Macro Trends Fuel Ethereum Accumulation
Industry experts say macro signals—including tariff-induced inflation and Federal Reserve interest rate policy—are pushing firms to reconsider traditional cash reserves. As a result, crypto balance sheet exposure is no longer niche but quickly becoming a competitive necessity.
“Nothing is stopping this train,” Garcia emphasized, “least of all one-off macroeconomic fluctuations like the U.S. Federal Funds rate.”
Market Response
News of SharpLink’s latest ETH buy led to a 3% pre-market spike in SBET shares, according to Yahoo Finance. Analysts say further upside may follow if ETH prices continue to climb or if institutional flows increase into Q3 and Q4 2025.
With corporate ETH treasuries on the rise and Ethereum adoption deepening across sectors, SharpLink’s aggressive moves could signal a broader institutional shift toward digital asset integration.
Disclaimer
This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Cryptocurrency trading involves risk and may result in financial loss.

