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Bitmine Ethereum Staking Reaches $9.3B as Tom Lee Adds $508.4M ETH Position
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Bitmine Ethereum Staking Reaches $9.3B as Tom Lee Adds $508.4M ETH Position

On-chain data from Arkham indicates that Tom Lee’s Bitmine recently staked approximately $508.4 million worth of Ethereum (ETH), signaling continued accumulation at institutional scale. The move adds further weight to Bitmine’s growing presence in Ethereum’s staking ecosystem.

Tristan R.
By Tristan R.

Senior Author · May 1, 2026

2 min
Key takeaways
Large-Scale ETH Accumulation Reported On-Chain On-chain data from Arkham indicates that Tom Lee’s Bitmine recently staked approximately $508.4 million worth of Ethereum (ETH), signaling continued accumulation at institutional scale.
The move adds further weight to Bitmine’s growing presence in Ethereum’s staking ecosystem.
At the same time, Bitmine Immersion Technologies has now accumulated and staked more than 4 million ETH, valued at roughly $9.3 billion.

Large-Scale ETH Accumulation Reported On-Chain

On-chain data from Arkham indicates that Tom Lee’s Bitmine recently staked approximately $508.4 million worth of Ethereum (ETH), signaling continued accumulation at institutional scale. The move adds further weight to Bitmine’s growing presence in Ethereum’s staking ecosystem.

At the same time, Bitmine Immersion Technologies has now accumulated and staked more than 4 million ETH, valued at roughly $9.3 billion. This represents around 10.5% of the total Ethereum staking supply, highlighting a significant concentration of staked assets within a single institutional entity.

Bitmine Expands Its Staking Position Across Ethereum Network

The latest figures show Bitmine’s position as one of the largest known Ethereum stakers in the market. With over 4 million ETH already staked, the firm’s exposure continues to expand as it deepens its long-term commitment to Ethereum’s proof-of-stake ecosystem.

Market activity also shows Ethereum trading near $2,286 at the time of reporting, reflecting relatively stable price movement while large-scale staking activity increases.

$ETH daily price chart

The combined data points suggest sustained institutional interest in ETH staking, with Bitmine’s ongoing accumulation reinforcing the trend of large holders consolidating significant portions of staking supply within the network.

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Tristan R.
Tristan R.

8+ years covering crypto markets, macro, and geopolitics. Previously at Decrypt and CoinDesk. Focused on the intersection of digital assets and traditional finance.