BitMine’s Massive ETH Buy, Strategy Slashes Debt, SharpLink Hits Russell!

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BitMine, Strategy, SharpLink Trigger Fresh Crypto Treasury Shake-Up

BitMine increased its Ethereum holdings by 111,942 ETH, while its financial strategy reduced its debt to $6.7 billion. Additionally, SharpLink will be added to both the Russell 2000 and Russell 3000 indexes on June 29th.

Crypto treasury activity remained active this week as BitMine expanded its Ethereum holdings.

The company lowered its debt by buying back notes at a discount. Additionally, SharpLink was added to key Russell indexes, creating further opportunities for investors in its digital asset treasury stock.

BitMine Raises Ethereum Holdings Above 5.39 Million ETH

BitMine said it held 5,390,404 ETH as of May 25. The company added 111,942 ETH from the prior week.

BitMine is a major, publicly traded company that holds a significant amount of Ethereum – approximately 4.47% of the total supply.

This indicates the company is still prioritizing building its Ethereum holdings. They’ve currently staked 4,712,917 ETH.

Currently, the staked ETH is valued at around $10.1 billion. BitMine reports its total holdings – including crypto assets, cash, and speculative investments – are approximately $12.3 billion.

BitMine Added Over 110,000 ETH Last Week, Lifting Holdings Above 5.39 Million ETH

As of May 25th, BitMine, a major publicly traded company with significant Ethereum holdings, reported possessing 5,390,404 ETH. This represents approximately 4.47% of all Ethereum in circulation, following a recent addition of 111,942 ETH.

— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain)

The deal totaled $444 million in cash plus 203 Bitcoin. It also included a $200 million investment in Beast Industries and $95 million worth of ORBS shares, according to BitMine.

Chairman Tom Lee sees the recent drop in Ethereum’s price below $2,200 as a good chance to buy.

Strategy Repurchases Notes And Lowers Debt

As a researcher following Strategy, I can report that they’ve finished buying back $1.5 billion worth of their 2029 Convertible Notes. They purchased these notes at roughly an 8% discount, meaning they paid less than the original face value.

Strategy reduced its total debt to $6.7 billion by buying back some of its obligations. This transaction also increased the company’s Bitcoin yield by 0.7%.

As an analyst, I’ve been tracking Strategy’s recent financial moves, and I can report they’ve successfully bought back $1.5 billion of their 2029 Convertible Notes. They managed to purchase these notes at roughly an 8% discount, which is a good deal for the company. This buyback is expected to increase their Bitcoin yield by about 0.7% and has brought their total debt down to $6.7 billion.

— Michael Saylor (@saylor)

This decision is part of Strategy’s ongoing efforts to maintain a healthy financial position. The company continues to hold Bitcoin as a key part of its financial strategy.

Strategy’s plan to pay down its debt could interest investors who follow companies managing cryptocurrency funds. Their method involves both traditional financial dealings and investments in digital assets.

This change positions Strategy alongside other publicly traded companies that are investing in cryptocurrency. These companies typically use cash, stocks, or loans to build up their financial reserves.

Strategy’s recent move demonstrated a commitment to reducing debts while continuing to prioritize Bitcoin as a key part of its finances.

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SharpLink To Join Russell 2000 And Russell 3000

SharpLink announced that its stock will be added to both the Russell 2000 and Russell 3000 indexes, starting at the beginning of trading on June 29, 2026.

The change will happen after Russell updates its index each year. SharpLink called being added to the index a significant achievement for the company and its investors.

The Russell 3000 index represents a wide range of publicly traded US companies. The Russell 2000 specifically focuses on the smaller companies within that same group.

Being added to a stock market index can expose a company to more investors. It also often attracts the attention of investment funds that follow Russell indexes.

SharpLink is a publicly traded company with the stock symbol SBET. Investors have been paying attention to the company because of its strategy involving Ethereum holdings.

Recent changes in how public cryptocurrency companies manage their funds show ongoing activity. BitMine increased its Ethereum holdings, Strategy reduced its debt, and SharpLink was added to the Russell index.

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2026-05-27 00:16