BMNR Stakes 74,880 ETH, Unlocking $371M Yield Potential

• Bitmine’s first ETH staking targets 126,800 ETH annual yield, leveraging MAVAN to expand its validator network.
• The firm holds 3.4% of ETH supply, continuing aggressive accumulation amid market volatility and competitor sell-offs.
• Ethereum’s TVL could surge 10x by 2026, driven by stablecoins, tokenized assets, and institutional adoption.

Bitmine, the largest Ethereum treasury company, has made a decisive move into staking, depositing 74,880 ETH worth $219 million into Ethereum’s proof-of-stake network. This is the company’s first staking initiative and comes as it seeks to generate interest income amid nearly $4 billion in unrealized losses on its Ethereum holdings.

With a total portfolio of 4.066 million ETH, Bitmine projects an annual yield of approximately 126,800 ETH, which translates to $371 million at the current ETH price of $2,927.

CEO Tom Lee has emphasized the strategic significance of this move, noting that Bitmine plans to scale its “Made in America Validator Network” (MAVAN) through partnerships with world-class infrastructure providers.

He stated, “We plan to partner with one or more of these pilot partners plus world-class infrastructure providers to scale our own ‘Made in America Validator Network’ (MAVAN) over the coming quarter.” By leveraging MAVAN, Bitmine aims to consolidate its position as a leading institutional ETH holder while offsetting exposure to market volatility.

Bitmine’s Strategic Accumulation Amid Market Pressures

Unlike competitors SharpLink and ETHZilla, which have been forced to liquidate ETH holdings, Bitmine continues to accumulate tokens aggressively. Recently, the company purchased $199.4 million worth of ETH in a single day, reflecting a long-term confidence in Ether’s market potential.

Currently, Bitmine holds 3.4% of the total ETH supply, approaching its 5% target. This accumulation strategy signals a commitment to both staking and securing influence within Ethereum’s network.

Moreover, the broader market shows promising growth indicators. Sharplink’s co-CEO Joseph Chalom forecasts Ethereum’s total value locked (TVL) could rise ten-fold by 2026, fueled by institutional adoption and diverse use cases.

Chalom also expects the stablecoin market to expand from $308 billion to $500 billion by next year, potentially boosting Ethereum’s network activity. Additionally, tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) may reach $300 billion by 2026, with financial giants like JPMorgan, Franklin Templeton, and BlackRock contributing to adoption.