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SharpLink Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBET) has increased its holdings of Ether (ETH) to 837,230, bringing the total value of its Ethereum portfolio to approximately $3.6 billion as of August 31, 2025. This growth was fueled by the purchase of 39,008 ETH over the past week, acquired at an average price of $4,531. The purchases were funded largely through $46.6 million in net proceeds from the company’s at-the-market equity program during the week. This acquisition brings the firm’s Ethereum holdings to one of the largest public corporate ether treasuries globally.

The company reported that its cumulative staking rewards since launching its ETH-denominated treasury strategy on June 2, 2025, have reached 2,318 ETH. This represents an additional source of passive income for SharpLink’s treasury. The company also disclosed that it has over $71.6 million in deployable cash and equivalents remaining, providing further flexibility to continue its accumulation strategy. SharpLink’s internal metric, referred to as “ETH Concentration,” rose to 3.94, reflecting a 97% increase since June 2025. This metric indicates the ratio of ETH exposure to cash on a cash-converted basis, implying approximately four dollars of ETH for every dollar of cash if all deployable cash were converted into ETH at current prices.

SharpLink has also demonstrated consistent capital-raising abilities through its ATM facility, raising $46.6 million in the most recent week by issuing 2.4 million shares. This marks a slower pace compared to previous weeks, during which the firm raised as much as $360.9 million. The company’s ability to raise capital remains a key factor in its strategy to grow its Ethereum holdings while maintaining transparency in its operations. Investors are closely watching the “ETH per share” metric, which the company publishes weekly and is considered a key indicator of value creation for shareholders.

The firm’s treasury strategy is underpinned by a commitment to institutional-grade governance and transparency. SharpLink aims to establish itself as a leading institutional advocate for Ethereum, treating ETH as a foundational digital infrastructure rather than a speculative asset. Co-CEO Joseph Chalom emphasized the company’s mission to offer institutional investors a transparent and diversified exposure to Ethereum through a combination of custodial staking and liquid staking tokens. The company partners with trusted custodians such as Consensys, Anchorage Digital, and Coinbase to manage its staking operations, with a focus on risk management and yield optimization.

In the broader market context, SharpLink’s continued accumulation of ETH places it among the top corporate treasury players in the space. While its holdings remain behind the largest ETH treasury firm, BitMine Immersion, which holds 1.71 million ETH, SharpLink remains a major player in the corporate Ethereum accumulation trend. The company’s weekly reporting and strategic execution have positioned it as a benchmark for institutional Ethereum treasury operations. As the digital asset market continues to evolve, SharpLink’s strategy of combining transparency, yield generation, and capital efficiency may serve as a model for other firms seeking to integrate digital assets into their balance sheets.

The current ETH price environment, which saw a decline to $4,300 as of September 2, 2025, has not deterred SharpLink from its accumulation strategy. The firm’s leadership remains focused on long-term value creation, emphasizing Ethereum’s role as a programmable infrastructure for the next wave of financial innovation. With a growing appetite from institutional investors and increasing adoption of Ethereum-based tokenization, SharpLink’s approach could gain further traction in the coming months.

Source: [1] Joseph Lubin's SharpLink adds $177 million worth of Ethereum, raising treasury holdings to 837,000 ETH (https://www.theblock.co/post/369073/joseph-lubins-sharplink-adds-177-million-worth-of-ethereum-raising-treasury-holdings-to-837000-eth) [2] SharpLink Announces Total ETH Holdings Rise to 837,230 as of August 31, 2025 (https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/09/02/3142626/0/en/SharpLink-Announces-Total-ETH-Holdings-Rise-to-837-230-as-of-August-31-2025.html) [3] $11B Bitcoin whale surpasses SharpLink with $4B in ETH (https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-whale-rotates-into-ether-surpasses-sharplink-corporate-holdings) [4] Why ETH Beats BTC for Treasury Strategy: SharpLink CEO on Institutional Adoption (https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-1086600-20250902) [5] SharpLink Announces Total ETH Holdings Rise to ... (https://www.stocktitan.net/news/SBET/sharp-link-announces-total-eth-holdings-rise-to-837-230-as-of-august-2c99ir5up4ij.html)