Bitmine stakes a large amount of ETH again, with a total lock-up exceeding $5.7 billion

2026-01-23 02:00:09

【Crypto World】On-chain data shows that Tom Lee’s Bitmine fund has just pledged another 171,264 ETH, which is approximately $500 million at current market prices. This is not their first move — according to historical records, Bitmine has accumulated over 1.94 million ETH in staking, with a total market value exceeding $5.7 billion. Such large-scale staking behavior reflects institutional confidence in the long-term prospects of Ethereum and is also a whale signal worth paying attention to in the market. For retail investors, this type of data often reveals the true intentions of smart money.

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BearMarketBarber

· 01-25 23:30

5.7 billion USD locked and immovable, this guy really believes in Ethereum --- Tom Lee's move... should we follow suit? --- Smart funds are accumulating, retail investors are still debating the rise and fall, laughing --- 1.94 million ETH, I will never earn this amount in my lifetime --- Staking 5.7 billion and still daring to add more, how deep is the obsession with ETH --- We can't learn the logic behind the institutions, but the direction is always right --- It's another story of others accumulating while I am still cutting losses

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SignatureDenied

· 01-24 16:01

5.7 billion dollars locked, this move is really incredible. Retail investors, let's follow the whales and eat together. Tom Lee's latest move has left me speechless. Is he doing it again? Continually pouring money in, how confident must he be in ETH? With institutions investing so aggressively, there's no need to say more. Should we also get on board? Staking is essentially betting on ETH's future. A $5.7 billion bet—Bitmine is really all-in. Every time I see signals like this from whales, I think, when will retail investors be able to keep up... A single transaction of $500 million—that's what institutional players do. We're playing in two different leagues. Smart money has already started to position itself. What are we hesitating for?

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OnchainHolmes

· 01-23 02:19

5.7 billion USD? With this move by Bitmine, retail investors better keep up --- Tom Lee is accumulating again, smart money never lies --- 1.94 million ETH... this is basically a bet on Ethereum's future --- Institutions are quietly building positions, what are you hesitating for --- Investing 500 million USD at once, this confidence is truly hard to understand --- Whale signals are here, retail investors should wake up --- This is what true long-term optimism looks like, not just lip service --- Bitmine's staking behavior vs. market anxiety, the contrast is too striking --- The 5.7 billion USD chips, everyone probably knows what it means --- On-chain data is the real deal, more honest than any analyst

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GhostInTheChain

· 01-23 02:17

5.7 billion dollars, this move is truly incredible. Following the whales is definitely the right choice. What is Tom Lee hinting at with this move? He’s really bullish on ETH. Smart money is all accumulating; should I follow suit... 1.94 million ETH, that shows how confident they are in Ethereum. If this trend continues, retail investors will have to start copying the strategies. Institutions are staking so aggressively—does that mean the bottom is really in? Spreading five billion and letting go—that's the power of capital.

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GamefiHarvester

· 01-23 02:15

5.7 billion dollars locked in, Tom Lee, this guy really dares to bet --- Wow, staking so much again? Smart money is all in for the bottom --- 1.94 million ETH... I’m almost losing my pants but still watching --- Whales are moving, retail investors are still debating when to buy the dip, hilarious --- Looking at this data, I feel reassured. Following big institutions is the way to go --- Spending 500 million USD with such boldness, retail investors can’t learn this --- Gotta say, this signal is really strong, we need to keep an eye on it --- Institutions are stockpiling, while some are trying to top out, it’s really outrageous --- This staking rhythm feels like something big is about to happen --- $5.7 billion of confidence, I’m envious

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MEVVictimAlliance

· 01-23 02:10

5.7 billion dollars locked in directly, Tom Lee really isn't afraid at all. At this pace, institutions are quietly accumulating shares.

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MagicBean

· 01-23 02:05

5.7 billion USD... This guy is really all in on Ethereum, I need to keep up with the pace --- Smart money is quietly building positions, retail investors are still watching candlestick charts --- Tom Lee's move clearly shows confidence in ETH's long-term prospects, I need to learn from it --- 1.94 million ETH, you must be very optimistic to do this --- It feels like the real signals in the market are on-chain; those who understand are making a killing --- Adding more positions again, what is this institutional move telling me? --- Throwing 500 million USD, such boldness, I respect it --- Following the whales, it’s never wrong... right? --- Large funds are in action, retail investors are just staring blankly, the pattern is different --- This staking scale... truly rare, it deserves attention

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