Ethereum News Today: Corporate Ethereum Holdings Top $10 Billion as Institutional Appetite Grows

Corporate Ethereum holdings have now exceeded $10 billion, reflecting a significant shift in institutional appetite for the second-largest cryptocurrency. According to data from Strategic ETH Reserve (SER), 64 companies currently hold 2.26 million ETH, valued at $10.58 billion, representing 2.26% of the total Ethereum supply. This trend highlights a broader and more aggressive inclusion of Ethereum into corporate balance sheets [1].

Among the top holders, Bitmine Immersion Tech leads with 625,000 ETH, valued at $2.2 billion. The company has shifted its focus entirely from Bitcoin mining to Ethereum accumulation, with Chairman Tom Lee aiming to eventually control 5% of the ETH supply. In second place is SharpLink Gaming, which holds 438,200 ETH valued at $1.69 billion. The Ether Machine follows closely with 334,800 ETH, surpassing the Ethereum Foundation’s reserve of 234,600 ETH and reshaping power dynamics within the ecosystem [1].

The strategic approach of these companies revolves around long-term value retention, staking yields, and ecosystem participation. Bitmine views ETH as a stable reserve asset given the staking and DeFi opportunities, while SharpLink Gaming diversifies its income streams through Ethereum treasury expansion. The Ether Machine emphasizes a strategy of hoarding, staking, and supporting the Ethereum network through its purchases [1].

Institutional demand for Ethereum has been further fueled by broader market confidence in the network’s upgrades and the evolution of corporate liquidity strategies. According to a Standard Chartered report, companies have accumulated approximately 1.26 million ETH since June 2025, valued at nearly $9 billion. This indicates that institutional treasuries may soon own up to 10% of the total circulating Ethereum supply [2].

The recent performance of Ethereum ETFs has also contributed to this surge. In July 2025 alone, Ethereum ETFs attracted $3.2 billion in inflows, helping push the total ETH market capitalization to $150 billion [3]. This institutional movement is supported by developments such as BlackRock’s Ethereum spot ETF staking application, signaling a structural shift in how traditional finance views digital assets [2].

Despite this, retail markets remain skeptical, with concerns over volatility and market manipulation persisting. However, institutional investors appear unfazed, continuing to allocate capital to Ethereum as part of a long-term strategy. The increasing adoption of Ethereum in corporate treasuries is contributing to the cryptocurrency’s growing legitimacy in the eyes of traditional financial institutions. Whether Ethereum will fully challenge Bitcoin’s dominance remains uncertain, but the data clearly shows a growing institutional preference for Ethereum in 2025.

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[1] https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/688b4daf662d5e6802830f40/

[2] https://www.msn.com/en-in/money/markets/is-ethereum-the-new-king-peter-thiel-just-backed-this-crypto-pivot-and-it-s-all-about-eth-not-bitcoin/ar-AA1IQGNU

[3] https://www.ainvest.com/news/ethereum-news-today-ethereum-surpasses-150-billion-market-cap-institutional-buying-drives-adoption-2507/