Over 95% of public companies’ ETH purchases took place in Q3 as institutional demand and ETF inflows reshape market outlook
Nearly all of the Ethereum accumulated by publicly traded companies so far this year was purchased in just three months — a surge that analysts say could mark the start of an “Ether supercycle.”
According to data from Bitwise Invest, 95% of all ETH now held by public firms was acquired between July and September, representing roughly 4.6 million ETH worth about $19.13 billion. That figure accounts for around 4% of the total Ethereum supply, underscoring the growing institutional appetite for the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency.
The largest holders include BitMine Immersion Technologies with approximately 3.03 million ETH, followed by Sharplink Gaming with 840,000 ETH, and The Ether Machine with nearly 500,000 ETH, according to StrategicETHReserve.
Can Q4 sustain Ethereum’s momentum?
The sharp increase in corporate accumulation coincides with growing confidence that Ethereum could rally up to 200% by year-end, despite recent volatility. ETH traded above $4,300 before last week’s sell-off and is currently hovering near $3,980, according to BITX.
While the fourth quarter has historically been Ethereum’s second-weakest period, some analysts believe institutional flows, ETF inflows, and staking supply constraints could rewrite that pattern.
“Ethereum is the best choice for institutions — it’s decentralized, secure, and continuously expanding,” said Joseph Chalom, co-CEO of Sharplink Gaming, adding that the firm’s priority is to “raise capital and accumulate as much ETH as possible.”
Analysts including Arthur Hayes and Tom Lee have projected ETH could reach $10,000 to $12,000 by the end of 2025, citing a tightening supply and strong fundamentals.
“With 40% of the entire ETH supply locked in staking and corporate treasuries piling in, this is the setup for an Ethereum supercycle,” said market analyst Merlijn The Trader.
As institutional adoption accelerates and Ether ETFs continue to attract capital, the stage may be set for Ethereum’s most powerful rally since 2021.
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