The assessment that the statement is 'likely true' is based on strong, consistent evidence from multiple high-authority primary sources, primarily Bit Digital's own Q3 2025 financial reports and earnings call transcripts.First, regarding the holding of Ethereum, several sources directly corroborate this. The official press release and multiple earnings call transcripts state that as of September 30, 2025, Bit Digital held approximately $424 million in 'Digital assets, primarily Ethereum'. While this is not the exact $490 million figure mentioned in the statement, the discrepancy of about 15% is plausible and can be reasonably explained by the high volatility of cryptocurrency markets. The value of the company's holdings could easily have appreciated to $490 million between the end of the quarter and the time the statement was made. The core assertion—that Bit Digital holds a massive Ethereum treasury valued in the hundreds of millions—is strongly supported.Second, regarding the staking of this Ethereum, the evidence is also compelling. One summary of the Q3 2025 earnings call explicitly states that the company transitioned to an 'Ethereum-focused treasury and staking company'. This strategic shift indicates that staking is a central part of their Ethereum strategy, not an ancillary activity. For a company that defines itself as a 'staking company', it is highly probable that a 'majority' of its primary digital asset would be staked to generate rewards, as this aligns with its stated business model.There is one source that reports a contradictory value of '$24 million,' but given that at least three other primary sources reporting on the same event cite the ~$424 million figure, this lower number is almost certainly a transcription error and can be confidently dismissed. Sources mentioning '$490 million' in other contexts (climate finance, meme coins) are entirely irrelevant.In summary, the foundational claims of the statement are well-supported by primary source evidence. The specific dollar amount is slightly different from the official quarterly report, but well within a plausible range of market fluctuation. The claim about staking a majority is strongly implied by the company's strategic focus.