2026-01-13 02:22:22

Recently, an interesting development has emerged in the Ethereum staking market. The institution Bitmine significantly increased its Ethereum staking position in a short period, adding a total of 154,208 ETH at once. This move has indeed attracted a lot of attention.

The data looks quite impressive. Currently, Bitmine's total staked amount has reached over 1.34 million ETH, making it one of the leading players in the ecosystem in terms of total staked volume. Such rapid growth is uncommon in the staking sector—going from zero to a million-plus in holdings in a relatively short time.

What does this imply? There are several angles worth considering. First, large institutions' substantial investments usually reflect their confidence in the long-term prospects. In the face of various uncertainties surrounding ETH, such a bold move suggests confidence in the Ethereum ecosystem.

Second, the impact of staking itself on the market. A large amount of ETH being locked in staking reduces circulating supply, which can gradually increase scarcity. If deflationary expectations start to form, it could support the price. However, this causal relationship is not absolute and depends on overall market sentiment and macroeconomic conditions.

A deeper question is whether this indicates that institutions are preparing for the next cycle? Or is it simply because current staking yields are relatively attractive? Based on the growth rate of holdings, it seems that the motivation goes beyond just seeking returns.

Overall, such large-scale staking operations are worth paying attention to, as they often reflect the true attitude of market participants toward the ecosystem.

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MetaverseHobo

· 01-15 22:55

1. 1.34 million ETH, what a move... Old institutions really dare to gamble. 2. Staking and locking up this much, the circulating supply indeed decreases, but can this support the price? It still depends on the market sentiment. 3. NGL, I feel like this guy is laying low for the next cycle, otherwise this speed is too outrageous. 4. Institutions are pouring real money in, what does that mean? It just shows they don’t think this round will drop to the dogs again. 5. Can the staking returns justify such a move? Wake up, this is bottom fishing. 6. Bitmine’s move is like whispering to us, it has that vibe. 7. Wait, how much money does this take... My small wallet is trembling. 8. Will circulating supply really become a scarcity-driven force? I remain skeptical. 9. Big moves by institutions must be right, right? Or maybe they’re just pursuing stable returns.

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staking_gramps

· 01-15 14:46

1.34 million ETH, this move is indeed quite bold, but I wonder if this guy is betting on the next round. Institutions really dare to spend money, which shows they are confident about ETH. Large investors locking in their positions = optimistic, straightforward, I support this logic. Staking means less liquidity but steady returns; institutions are just going with this approach.

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SatsStacking

· 01-14 11:07

1.54 million ETH directly invested, this guy isn't just gambling, he's genuinely optimistic. Interesting. Bitmine is playing a big game, staking liquidity with full force, feeling the rhythm of accumulation during the bear market. Institutional bottom-fishing signals? Or is the staking yield really this attractive now? Can't quite figure out the pattern. In previous years, such operations usually triggered a wave; it all depends on how many follow suit afterwards.

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MevWhisperer

· 01-13 02:42

1.34 million ETH, this move... are the big players starting to buy the dip? Staking this round is indeed interesting, but I'm just worried it's another institutional trick to manipulate retail investors. Throwing down 154k tokens at once, does this guy truly believe in Ethereum or is he betting on the next bull market? Talking about long-term prospects, I just want to know if he's selling or holding now. I've heard too much about staking causing deflation; let's see if ETH can stabilize before making any judgments. Bitmine's move—careful observers, is this a genuine bullish signal or just a shakeout?

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TokenEconomist

· 01-13 02:36

actually, let me break this down—the real question isn't whether bitmine is bullish, it's whether they're pricing in *expected* protocol emissions decay correctly. think of it this way: ROI = f(stake_duration, protocol_emissions), so if their yield assumptions are wrong, this whole thesis collapses

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MemeKingNFT

· 01-13 02:33

1.54 million ETH bought in one go, is this guy betting on the next cycle or just has too much idle money? Honestly, I'm a bit confused. The rise and fall of Mainland China, these institutional moves seem like they are betting on themselves, but can on-chain data lie? Need to keep an eye on it. I've heard the staking deflation logic too many times, and in the end, it's always the market sentiment that wakes people up with a slap. Be cautious but optimistic. I just want to know if Bitmine is truly a belief or just a prelude to another wave of retail investors being harvested. History always repeats itself. The bottom consensus thing is the most deceptive. Who wasn't optimistic when NFT blue chips were hot last year? And now?

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NestedFox

· 01-13 02:31

1. 投入这么多，真看好下一轮牛市！ 2. 直接砸钱，期待牛市到来！ 3. 大手笔，押注未来行情！ 4. 这波操作挺豪气的！ 5. 期待这次能带来回报！

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TeaTimeTrader

· 01-13 02:25

Something's not right. Such a large amount of additional investment, we need to see who's behind Bitmine's operations. Don't tell me it's another new rookie harvesting machine. Bitmine's move is indeed interesting, but honestly, I'm more concerned about whether they'll dump the market later. Can just staking and locking supply really push up the price? Wake up, everyone, it still depends on the overall market sentiment. It's already 1.34 million coins, and this growth rate feels even faster than some L1s haha. When will retail investors get a chance to jump in? If you really trust the institutions' vision, I suggest you first look at their past track record. I don't believe such good things happen easily. Is the staking yield really worth it? It feels like they're just laying the groundwork for the next big move. We need to keep a close eye on this; it feels like another story is about to unfold.

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