Market figures
CNBC contributor and businessman
| Born | Westland, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Education | Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Financial analyst and businessman |
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Tom Lee said the crypto bull market is underway as Bitmine added 10,452 ETH. The company’s crypto, cash, marketable securities and other investments totaled $15 billion as of Oct. 25.
TThe Block
At Korea Blockchain Week, BitMine chairman Tom Lee discussed how the company amassed more than 6 million ETH in 15 months, mostly during a bear market. He expects digital-asset treasuries to rebound, says institutions remain drastically underweight crypto ahead of Q4, and argues tokenization could help banks grow profits.
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CoinDesk
Bitmine chairman Tom Lee expects younger investors to drive demand for digital assets. The ether treasury company is continuing to buy, moving closer to holding 5% of the total supply.
CCoinDesk
Bitmine added 12,532 ETH last week, bringing its Ethereum treasury to 6.03 million tokens, equal to 4.9% of supply. The company has staked 84% of its holdings, while Tom Lee pointed to the possibility of the biggest crypto bull market ever.
TThe Block
Tom Lee said Bitmine will be “done stacking” once it owns 5% of all Ether. That would mark the end of an accumulation streak that began in mid-2025 and made the company the world’s largest Ethereum treasury.
CCoinDesk
Bitmine added 15,112 ETH as Chairman Tom Lee said Ethereum outperformed the S&P 500 by 6,832 basis points in the third quarter.
TThe Block
Tom Lee says the crypto bull market is underway as Bitmine buys 27,562 ETH. The company’s total investments now stand at $17.1 billion, and it holds more than 4.9% of Ethereum’s circulating supply.
TThe Block
Bitmine, the largest Ethereum-focused treasury firm, continued adding to its holdings with a $75 million ether purchase. Chairman Tom Lee said ETH’s strong third quarter could encourage institutions to increase their exposure to crypto.
CCoinDesk
Ethereum treasury firm Bitmine has added $68 million worth of ether and is nearing its 5% accumulation target. Tom Lee points to a rising ETH-BTC ratio and institutional demand as potential catalysts for further upside.
CCoinDesk
Tom Lee described ether as the “best performing macro asset” after Bitmine bought 53,501 ETH over the past week. The purchases expanded the company’s corporate treasury to 5.9 million ether tokens.
TThe Block
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Ethereum treasury firm Bitmine has added $68 million worth of ether and is nearing its 5% accumulation target. Tom Lee points to a rising ETH-BTC ratio and institutional demand as potential catalysts for further upside.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 12:58
Tom Lee described ether as the “best performing macro asset” after Bitmine bought 53,501 ETH over the past week. The purchases expanded the company’s corporate treasury to 5.9 million ether tokens.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 14:17
Bitmine has made its largest ether purchase since June. Chairman Tom Lee said crypto’s recent outperformance could attract more institutional investors.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 12:53
Tom Lee says an upside move in ether was overdue as Bitmine purchases another 32,447 ETH. The company’s crypto, cash and other investments now total $14.9 billion, and it holds more than 4.8% of Ethereum’s circulating supply.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 13:36
Treasury firm Bitmine bought $81 million worth of ETH, its largest weekly acquisition since early July. The company increased its purchases after Tom Lee said crypto’s 30% weekly rally could signal a larger move ahead.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 12:59
