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<p>Amid market volatility, BitMine Immersion Technologies, led by Tom Lee, continues to massively accumulate Ethereum. With 102,259 ETH purchased last week, worth 320 million dollars, the company strengthens its position as the global leader in crypto treasuries. A risky but calculated strategy, as ETH seems more attractive than ever.</p>
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  <h2 class="in-brief--title" id="in-brief">In brief</h2>
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   <li>BitMine, led by Tom Lee, added 102,259 ETH ($320 million) to its crypto treasury in one week.</li>
   <li>Despite crypto market volatility and an 80% drop in its BMNR stock since June 2025, BitMine is betting long term with a goal of 5% of the ETH supply.</li>
   <li>Ethereum, with a record 34,468 crypto transactions per second, establishes itself as a key asset for institutions.</li>
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<h2 id="h-tom-lee-and-bitmine-a-record-accumulation-of-ethereum-despite-the-risks">Tom Lee and BitMine: a record accumulation of Ethereum despite the risks</h2>
<p>After a recent <a href="https://www.cointribune.com/en/bitmine-invests-70m-in-ethereum-despite-market-crash/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$70 million investment in Ethereum, BitMine</a> Immersion Technologies has just announced adding 102,259 ETH to its treasury, valued at $320 million. With 3.97 million ETH held, more than 3.2% of the total crypto supply, the company is approaching its 5% goal. Despite a 7% drop in its BMNR stock over 24 hours, Tom Lee remains confident and likely believes ETH has already hit its yearly low.</p>
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<p>BitMine’s total treasury now reaches $13.3 billion, including $1 billion in cash and 193 BTC. A bold strategy, as BMNR’s price dropped 80% since its peak in June 2025. However, the company is preparing to deploy its staking solution, MAVAN, planned for 2026, with a potential of $400 million in annual revenue.</p>
<h2 id="h-crypto-why-is-bitmine-betting-on-ethereum-despite-volatility">Crypto: why is BitMine betting on Ethereum despite volatility?</h2>
<p>The <a href="https://decrypt.co/352365/tom-lees-bitmine-keeps-buying-ethereum-adding-320-million-eth-treasury" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">massive ETH accumulation by BitMine</a> is explained by several factors. First, a favorable regulatory environment in the United States, with positive crypto legislation in 2025. Next, a price stabilization after the October shock, reinforcing confidence in ETH as a safe haven asset.</p>
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<p>Tom Lee seems to be betting long term, despite the risks. Indeed, ETH price fell 2% in 24 hours, but BitMine looks further ahead. With 3.97 million ETH, the company becomes a key market player, attracting institutional investors’ attention. A strategy that could redefine crypto treasuries, but which remains subject to the uncertainties of an unpredictable market.</p>
<h2 id="h-is-ethereum-becoming-the-irresistible-crypto">Is Ethereum becoming the irresistible crypto?</h2>
<p>Ethereum keeps breaking records. With <a href="https://www.cointribune.com/en/the-crazy-ethereum-record-at-34468-crypto-transactions-per-second/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">34,468 transactions per second</a>, the crypto network proves its scalability and efficiency, far ahead of Bitcoin. A performance that attracts Wall Street giants, like BlackRock and Fidelity, as well as Ethereum ETFs.</p>
<p>ETH establishes itself as the “<em>digital oil</em>” of the Web3 economy, essential for smart contracts and decentralized applications. BitMine, with its 5% supply goal, could well become a pillar of this ecosystem. In 2026, ETH could even surpass Bitcoin in market capitalization, according to some crypto analysts.</p>
<p>The massive accumulation of <a href="https://www.cointribune.com/ethereum/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">E</a><a href="https://www.cointribune.com/ethereum/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">TH</a> by Tom Lee’s company, BitMine, raises questions: a visionary strategy or a risky bet? With technical records and growing adoption, Ethereum seems more essential than ever. In your opinion, how far will this race for crypto accumulation go?</p>

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