Bitmine Stakes Additional 86,400 ETH, Total Holdings Reach $3.33 Billion
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 11 2026- Continued Expansion: On January 10, 2026, Bitmine staked an additional 86,400 ETH valued at $266.3 million, bringing total staked holdings to 1,080,512 ETH worth approximately $3.33 billion, reflecting the company's aggressive expansion strategy in the Ethereum staking market.
- Yield Generation Transformation: Since its initial deposit of 74,880 ETH on December 26, 2025, Bitmine has shifted about one-quarter of its staked assets towards yield generation, which is expected to yield approximately 33,700 ETH annually, thereby enhancing the company's financial performance.
- Rapid Growth: Within the first 10 days of January 2026, Bitmine has deployed over $1 billion into staking, demonstrating strong demand and rapid growth in its strategic objectives aimed at achieving a 5% ownership of Ethereum's total supply.
- Leadership Position: Since Tom Lee became chairman on June 30, 2025, he has successfully pivoted the company from Bitcoin mining to Ethereum treasury management, accumulating over 4.1 million ETH, making Bitmine the largest “fresh money” buyer globally.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
