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Bitmine Buys Another $35.9M Worth of Ethereum

Bitmine purchased 20,500 ETH worth approximately $35.92 million. The acquisition was executed through Galaxy Digital. The purchase further expands Bitmine’s Ethereum treasury. Tom Lee-backed

AnonymousCryptoCompass newsroom
July 10, 2026
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Bitmine Buys Another $35.9M Worth of Ethereum
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  • Bitmine purchased 20,500 ETH worth approximately $35.92 million.
  • The acquisition was executed through Galaxy Digital.
  • The purchase further expands Bitmine’s Ethereum treasury.

Tom Lee-backed Bitmine has expanded its Ethereum holdings with the purchase of 20,500 ETH, valued at approximately $35.92 million. The acquisition was completed through Galaxy Digital, adding to the company’s growing digital asset treasury.

The latest purchase underscores Bitmine’s continued confidence in Ethereum as institutional interest in the second-largest cryptocurrency remains strong.

Galaxy Digital Facilitates the Transaction

The transaction was carried out via Galaxy Digital, one of the leading digital asset financial services firms. Institutional investors often use firms like Galaxy Digital to execute large cryptocurrency purchases efficiently while minimizing market impact.

Acquiring more than 20,000 ETH in a single transaction highlights Bitmine’s commitment to increasing its long-term exposure to Ethereum.

BULLISH: Tom Lee’s Bitmine bought another 20,500 $ETH worth $35.92M via Galaxy Digital. pic.twitter.com/lCclxOhxY9

— Cointelegraph (@Cointelegraph) July 10, 2026

Institutional Demand for Ethereum Grows

Bitmine’s latest acquisition reflects a broader trend of institutional investors adding Ethereum to their balance sheets. As Ethereum continues to play a central role in decentralized finance, tokenization, and smart contract applications, many companies view ETH as a strategic long-term asset.

While one purchase does not determine market direction, continued accumulation by institutional players may reinforce confidence in Ethereum’s long-term growth potential. Investors will be watching whether Bitmine continues to expand its ETH holdings in the coming months.