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BitMine Tops 1.29 Million ETH, Straining Ethereum Staking Pipelines

A record $5.8 billion Ethereum treasury backed by an expanded equity program has clogged staking pipelines across the network

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Overview

  • BitMine’s staked holdings have reached approximately 1.29 million ETH, valued at about $5.8 billion, making it the largest public corporate holder
  • The company boosted its at-the-market equity program to $24.5 billion in a recent SEC filing to fund ongoing ETH purchases
  • Over-the-counter deals, including roughly 28,650 ETH from Galaxy Digital, have driven much of BitMine’s rapid accumulation
  • Ethereum validator entry and exit queues now hold more than 350,000 ETH and 830,000 ETH respectively, delaying staking activations by six days and exits by 14 days
  • Publicly traded firms and spot ETH ETFs collectively control nearly 3.7 million ETH (around 3% of supply), raising concerns about concentration, liquidity and systemic risks