Ethereum Strategic Reserves Reach 1% of Total Supply as Institutions Accumulate $3 Billion

The amount of Ethereum (ETH) held in strategic reserves is nearing a critical benchmark, with nearly 1% of the crypto’s total circulating supply now held by major organizations and institutions. Data from the Strategic ETH Reserve shows that approximately 1,167,712 ETH, valued at nearly $2.96 billion, is currently designated as a strategic holding. This figure represents 0.9674% of Ethereum’s total circulating supply, which is around 120.8 million ETH. While the percentage may appear modest, the scale of accumulation illustrates the growing institutional confidence in Ethereum as a long-term digital asset.

Meanwhile, 37 participants have been identified as strategic ETH holders. The Ethereum Foundation, which holds 259,430 ETH, is at the top of the list. SharpLink Gaming, a NASDAQ-listed company, comes in second with 176,271 ETH. It is followed by PulseChain Sac, which has 166,303 ETH; Coinbase, the largest US-based exchange, has 137,334 ETH in reserves. The Golem Foundation, known for its decentralized computing ecosystem, rounds up the top five with 101,079 ETH in its reserves. The top five holders control over 840,000 ETH in total. That means more than 72% of all strategically held Ethereum is concentrated among just a handful of organizations.

This level of consolidation signals both firm conviction in Ethereum’s long-term value and its rising importance in institutional portfolios. Ethereum's strategic reserves have reached nearly 1% of the total supply, with major organizations holding almost $3 billion worth of ETH as a strategic asset for their treasuries. This significant accumulation is dominated by the top five holders, who collectively control a substantial portion of these reserves. The concentration of Ethereum holdings among a few large entities underscores the growing institutional interest in the cryptocurrency, as well as the strategic importance of ETH in the portfolios of these organizations. This trend highlights the increasing adoption of Ethereum by corporate entities, which are likely leveraging its utility in various applications, including decentralized finance (DeFi) and smart contracts. The dominance of top holders in these reserves suggests a level of market influence that could impact the future trajectory of Ethereum's price and its role in the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem.