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Story: Institutions Now Control Nearly 10% of Ethereum Supply as Treasuries Surge Past $17.6B

By Sakamoto Nashi

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Ethereum’s growing status as an institutional asset has been underscored once again, with data showing that public companies, funds, and spot ETFs now collectively control close…

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This share amounts to roughly 3.39% of Ethereum’s total supply, making institutional adoption of ETH more significant than ever.

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The largest single corporate holder is BitMine Immersion Technologies, which has made a dramatic shift away from Bitcoin to focus entirely on Ethereum accumulation.

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BitMine’s pivot away from Bitcoin mining represents a symbolic shift in institutional confidence.

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Following closely behind BitMine is SharpLink Gaming, which holds 740,800 ETH, worth more than US$3.2 billion (AU$4.86 billion).

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In just the past week, SharpLink added 143,593 ETH at an average of US$4,648 (AU$7,064.96). Its treasury has now grown by 11,956 ETH in just four days, lifting its total holdings…

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The company’s strategy suggests growing conviction that Ethereum will play a central role in the future of blockchain-based finance, gaming, and tokenized assets.

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Beyond the top two, other large holders include The Ether Machine, which controls 345,400 ETH, and the Ethereum Foundation, which holds 231,600 ETH.

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The combined total of public companies’ holdings stands at 2.6 million ETH, equivalent to around US$10.9 billion (AU$16.57 billion).

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While corporate treasuries are significant, U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs are proving to be an even bigger force in locking up ETH. These funds now hold 6.

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ETFs provide institutions and retail investors with exposure to Ethereum without requiring direct custody of tokens.

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The combined effect of corporate treasuries and ETFs means institutions now collectively control close to 10% of Ethereum’s supply, a level of concentration rarely seen outside…

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Ethereum’s appeal to institutions is not hard to understand. Unlike Bitcoin, which is largely seen as a hedge against inflation and a store of value, Ethereum offers practical…

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Smart Contracts & DeFi – Ethereum is the backbone of decentralized applications, lending, and yield-generating platforms.

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Tokenization of Assets – From real estate to bonds, tokenization projects are increasingly choosing Ethereum for issuance.

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