BlackRock raises Bitmine stake 165% to 9,049,912 shares worth $246M as the firm becomes the largest corporate ETH holder.
BlackRock’s latest filing has drawn attention across crypto markets. The asset manager sharply increased its stake in Bitmine Immersion Technologies.
The disclosure has raised questions about Ethereum’s recent price weakness and whether institutional positioning is shifting.
BlackRock Expands Bitmine Stake by 165%
BlackRock increased its holdings in Bitmine Immersion Technologies to 9,049,912 shares.
The move represents a 165.6% rise from its previous quarterly filing. The position is valued at about $246 million based on the latest 13F-HR report.
🚨 COULD THIS BE THE BOTTOM FOR ETHEREUM? BLACKROCK JUST MASSIVELY INCREASED ITS BITMINE STAKE !
BlackRock has aggressively increased its position in Bitmine Immersion Technologies $BMNR , now holding + 9,049,912 shares ; a +165.6% jump from its previous quarterly filing. Based… pic.twitter.com/t6bqRr2R0R
— CryptosRus (@CryptosR_Us) February 13, 2026
The updated filing shows a marked allocation change within one quarter. The data was released through standard regulatory disclosures. The figures reflect holdings as of the most recent reporting period.
Bitmine Immersion Technologies trades under the ticker BMNR. The company has focused on building an Ethereum-based treasury strategy.
Its balance sheet now holds a large amount of ETH compared to other corporations.
Bitmine Becomes Largest Corporate Holder of ETH
Bitmine recently reported that it surpassed other firms in corporate Ethereum holdings.
The company now describes itself as the world’s largest corporate holder of ETH with 4.326M ETH. Public filings and company statements confirm the scale of its holdings.
🚨 JUST IN: WORLD’S LARGEST $ETH HOLDERS REVEALED
Ranked by ETH held:
🔹 BITMINE – 4.326M ETH
🔹 BINANCE – 4.16M ETH
🔹 BLACKROCK – 3.42M ETH
🔹 COINBASE – 2.9M ETH
🔹 UPBIT – 1.52M ETHThat’s 15.3M ETH.
12.7% of total supply.
Held by just 5 entities.$BMNR pic.twitter.com/LjboKt33V8— BMNR Bullz (@BMNRBullz) February 12, 2026
The treasury strategy centers on accumulating Ethereum as a primary reserve asset. The firm has positioned ETH as a long-term balance sheet asset.
It has also linked its growth strategy to Ethereum’s network development.
Ethereum remains the second-largest cryptocurrency by market value. Its price has faced volatility in recent months.
Corporate accumulation has become a growing theme among digital asset firms.
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Market Focus Turns to Ethereum Outlook
BlackRock’s increased exposure to Bitmine has fueled market discussion.
Some traders are questioning whether Ethereum may be near a price floor. The filing does not state any direct view on ETH’s short-term direction.
The 13F-HR document lists equity positions but does not explain strategy.
BlackRock has not issued a public statement about the increase. The firm regularly adjusts positions across sectors and asset classes.
Ethereum’s market activity continues amid macroeconomic shifts and regulatory changes.
Institutional participation remains a key factor for digital asset markets. The latest disclosure adds new data to ongoing analysis around Ethereum positioning.
