📰 Why did BitMine buy 60,000 ETH, and the market hasn’t reacted yet?
Last Friday, BitMine Immersion held more than 6 million ETH, accounting for about 4.8% of the circulating supply. Meanwhile, its stock price was $16 billion—nearly equal to its market value. This institution continues to add this week, and it may break the 5% threshold next month. There’s been no obvious reaction in the market so far, but the company has been net buying ETH for 5 straight weeks—what does that mean?
Why is this news important?
BitMine’s ETH holdings rising from 4% to 5% isn’t just a number change; it marks a turning point in institutional fund behavior. Historically, before large capital increases reach this threshold, the market is usually hesitant. But once it crosses, other capital often follows. The special thing here is that BitMine’s holdings have already exceeded $16 billion—large enough to affect parts of supply and demand. At the same time, the 4.8% figure is close to the average growth pace of institutional ETH holdings of all holders above $5 billion over the past three years.
Impact on the market
In the short term, BTC and ETH prices won’t jump directly, because this behavior is happening against the backdrop of central banks staying hawkish worldwide and whales net-selling ETH. But it implies:
1. Some market sentiment has shifted toward the bottom area; at least in the 4.8%-5% range, there is a cushion
2. Institutional behavior is moving from diversified investing toward thematic investing, which may accelerate ETH inflows into specific tracks
3. This datapoint of 4.8% is more meaningful than simply “60,000 ETH” (equivalent to potential value fluctuations of about 2 million ETH)
One-sentence translation: The money hasn’t left the market—but it’s quietly building a base in some corner.
Trading idea
💡 If BTC holds above $119.98K and ETH stays above $2.6K, this 5% threshold could become support. But if either of these price levels is lost, BitMine’s increased ETH buying may be interpreted as a defensive positioning rather than an aggressive signal—and the thesis is invalid.
【Invalidation conditions】If BTC drops below $82K or ETH falls below $2.5K, this judgment is invalid.
This article has no sponsorship from any project; the author does not hold any of the assets mentioned.
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