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Recently, a set of striking data has sparked widespread discussion in the crypto assets community. According to statistics from Strategic Reserve, the total holdings of Ethereum (ETH) by 69 institutions have exceeded 4 million coins, with the latest data showing it has reached 4.07 million coins. Based on the current market price, the total market capitalization of these holdings is approximately $1.738 billion, accounting for about 3.4% of the global ETH circulating supply. This data reflects the growing confidence of institutional investors in Ethereum.
It is noteworthy that the total market capitalization of the top three Ethereum holdings institutions has exceeded $10 billion, reaching $11.08 billion, accounting for 63.75% of the total market capitalization of all institutional holdings. This concentration indicates that large institutions are actively positioning themselves in the Ethereum ecosystem.
Specifically, Bitmine Immersion ranks first with a holdings of 1.5 million ETH, with a market capitalization of approximately $6.5 billion, which accounts for nearly 1.3% of the circulating ETH globally. Following closely is Sharplink Gaming, holding 728,800 ETH, with a market capitalization of $3.11 billion. In third place is The Ether Machine, holding 345,400 ETH, valued at $1.47 billion.
Institutional investors are often seen as long-term participants in the market, and such a large Holdings is likely to reflect their optimism about the long-term value of Ethereum. As a leader in the public blockchain space, Ethereum's advantages in smart contracts, decentralized finance (DeFi), and Layer 2 scaling solutions allow it to stand out among numerous competitors.
This ongoing trend of increasing institutional Holdings may suggest that, rather than chasing short-term trends or conceptual speculation, truly strong capital is quietly positioning itself in core assets that have a solid ecological foundation. This phenomenon not only reflects the market's confidence in the future development of Ethereum but may also indicate that the crypto assets industry is gradually maturing.
However, we should also note that while the increase in institutional holdings may have a positive impact on the long-term development of Ethereum, short-term market trends are still influenced by various factors, and investors need to carefully consider all aspects of risk when making decisions.