BitMine stakes 150,120 ETH, lifting yield-bearing holdings to 87%

The company now holds 5.7978 million ETH, with 5.0673 million staked to earn rewards that would generate about 134,800 ETH annually at a 2.66% rate.

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Summary

BitMine deposited 150,120 ETH worth about $280 million into Ethereum staking roughly two hours before the report, according to on-chain analyst Ember CN. The move lifted the company’s total Ether holdings to 5.7978 million ETH, of which 5.0673 million ETH, or 87%, is now staked. At the current annualized yield of 2.66%, the staked position would generate about 134,800 ETH a year, worth roughly $250 million.

Terms & Concepts
  • Ethereum staking: Locking ETH to help secure Ethereum for rewards.
  • annualized yield: Estimated yearly return based on the current rate.
  • on-chain analyst: Researcher who tracks blockchain wallet activity.