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Peter Thiel Takes Big Stake in BitMine

The tech billionaire's bet underscores bullishness around Ethereum-centered treasury companies.

Jul 16, 2025 • 1 min read

Peter Thiel, through his various financial vehicles, has quietly acquired a 9.1% stake in BitMine Immersion Technologies—triggering a sharp rally in the stock and underscoring institutional confidence in Ethereum-focused strategies.

What’s the Scoop?

Significant Stake Unveiled: Regulatory filings show Thiel now holds ~5.09 million shares, making him BitMine’s largest individual shareholder at 9.1%, a move that drove the stock up ~15% in early trading.
Ethereum Treasury Strategy: BitMine currently holds 163,142 ETH (plus ~154 BTC), with crypto assets totaling ~$535 million—part of a broader pivot toward building a strong Ethereum treasury.
Market Momentum: The disclosure coincided with ETH hitting a 5½‑month high (~$3,174), boosting sentiment around the firm’s strategic direction.
Strategic Board Appointment: BitMine recently appointed Thomas Lee of Fundstrat to its board and raised $250 million to accelerate its Ethereum-focused initiatives.
Institutional Trend: BitMine joins peers like SharpLink and Bit Digital in shifting from Bitcoin to Ethereum treasuries—a reflection of growing Wall Street appetite for staking, yield generation, and DeFi exposure.

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