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Bitmine bought $75 million ether as Tom Lee says institutions are still underweight crypto

CoinDesk·September 21, 2026·1 min read
Bitmine bought $75 million ether as Tom Lee says institutions are still underweight crypto

Bitmine bought $75 million in ether, continuing its accumulation as the largest Ethereum-centric treasury firm. Chairman Tom Lee argued ETH's strong third quarter could push institutions to increase crypto exposure, noting that institutions remain underweight crypto. The purchase signals sustained institutional interest in Ethereum despite market volatility.

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