Tom Lee blames crypto weakness on quarter-end 'window dressing' as Bitmine adds another $43 million of ETH
Bitmine has continued its aggressive accumulation of Ethereum, adding $43 million worth of ETH despite a broader market downturn. Chairman Tom Lee attributes recent crypto weakness to 'window dressing' as investors rebalance portfolios at the end of the quarter.
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The report provides insight into institutional behavior during market volatility and the impact of quarterly financial reporting cycles on digital asset prices.
The purchase, worth roughly $43 million based on ETH's current price of around $1,580, lifted Bitmine's holdings to 5.7 million ETH, according to a Monday company update. The stash is worth about $8.9 billion and represents roughly 4.7% of Ethereum's circulating supply, nearing the firm's 5% goal.
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