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#BitminePlans300MPreferredStockOffering Bitmine Immersion Technologies Announces 300 Million Dollar Preferred Stock Offering
Bitmine Immersion Technologies, currently the largest corporate holder of Ethereum with significant ETH reserves, has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission to issue 3 million shares of Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock. This 300 million dollar offering represents a strategic capital raise designed to fund additional Ethereum acquisitions, staking infrastructure expansion, and ecosystem investments.
The preferred stock offering carries a 9.5 percent cumulative annual dividend, payable weekly in cash, with each share having a stated value of 100 dollars. This structure mirrors the preferred dividend instrument pioneered by Strategy for Bitcoin treasury management, but applies it to Ethereum holdings with the unique advantage of staking yield generation. The cumulative dividend feature ensures that shareholders receive accrued dividends even if payments are deferred in any period.
Bitmine's decision to pursue this preferred stock offering reflects confidence in Ethereum's long-term value proposition and the income-generating potential of ETH staking. Unlike Bitcoin mining, which requires continuous capital expenditure on hardware and energy contracts with margins that compress during halving cycles, Ethereum staking generates yield on balance sheet assets with significantly lower operational overhead. Current staking yields range between 3 and 5 percent annually, providing a sustainable income stream to support dividend obligations.
The offering structure addresses a key challenge faced by crypto treasury companies: funding dividend payments without liquidating underlying assets. Strategy's earlier sale of 32 Bitcoin to fund preferred dividends demonstrated the market sensitivity to such moves. Bitmine's approach leverages staking yields rather than asset sales, potentially offering a more sustainable model for crypto treasury companies seeking to provide income to preferred shareholders.
Proceeds from the offering will be directed toward three primary areas: additional Ethereum acquisitions to expand the corporate treasury, staking infrastructure development to optimize yield generation, and strategic investments within the Ethereum ecosystem. This allocation strategy aligns with Bitmine's position as a major Ethereum holder and reflects conviction in the network's continued growth and development.
The 9.5 percent dividend yield represents an attractive proposition for income-focused investors seeking exposure to the cryptocurrency sector through a traditional equity structure. The perpetual nature of the preferred stock means there is no mandatory redemption date, providing long-term income potential while Bitmine maintains flexibility in managing its capital structure.
This offering marks a significant development in the evolution of corporate crypto treasury strategies. By combining traditional preferred equity structures with crypto-native yield generation mechanisms, Bitmine is pioneering new approaches to institutional crypto investment. The success of this offering could establish a template for other crypto treasury companies seeking to access traditional capital markets while maintaining their digital asset focus.
BitMine's $300M Preferred Stock Offering: The Strategy Playbook Adapted for Ethereum*
BitMine Immersion Technologies (NYSE: BMNR), the largest corporate Ethereum treasury company, has filed a preliminary SEC prospectus to issue up to 3 million shares of 9.50% Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock at $100 per share — targeting $300 million in gross proceeds. The preferred shares will list on NYSE under ticker BMNP within 30 days of first issuance.
Key Offering Details:
- Dividend Rate: 9.50% fixed annual rate, paid weekly in cash cumulative and accrues regardless of declaration
- Annual Obligation: ~$28.5 million on the initial $300M offering size
- Staking Revenue Coverage: BitMine projects $258 million in annualized staking revenue from its 5,416,901 ETH treasury, providing significant coverage over dividend obligations on paper
- Underwriters: Moelis & Company and Cantor Fitzgerald
The Treasury Picture:
BitMine's full treasury as of May 26 totals approximately $12.3 billion, comprising 5,416,901 ETH (valued at ~$2,003/token), 203 Bitcoin, a $200M stake in Beast Industries, a $97M stake in Eightco Holdings (Nasdaq: ORBS), and $446M in cash. However, against $18.83 billion in total invested capital, the ETH position carries an estimated $9.2 billion unrealized loss after ETH declined from ~$5,000 in October to below $1,800.
Why This Matters for Crypto Markets:
BitMine is adapting Strategy's (formerly MicroStrategy) preferred stock playbook but instead of Bitcoin, it's leveraging Ethereum staking yield to fund preferred dividends. Strategy itself recently sold 32 BTC (~$2.5M) at $77,135/coin to fund STRC preferred dividends, signaling that even the most committed corporate holders are managing cash flow obligations.
The critical variable for BMNP investors: the gap between actual staking yield and the fixed 9.5% dividend. If ETH prices decline further or staking yields compress, the coverage ratio deteriorates and larger preferred issuances at the same rate would eventually exceed staking revenue before expenses and taxes.
This offering represents a fascinating experiment in corporate crypto treasury management converting volatile staking income into a fixed-income instrument. Whether BMNP becomes a reliable yield vehicle or a structural drag depends entirely on ETH's trajectory.