The Ethereum ecosystem is experiencing a large influx of capital. As the largest institutional holder of Ethereum, BitMine invested $105 million to increase ETH holdings within just 8 days at the start of 2026. More notably, the institution's account also holds $915 million in cash reserves, leaving significant room for further accumulation. According to its public statement, BitMine is executing an ambitious plan — to increase its Ethereum holdings to 5% of the circulating supply. Such institutional-level positioning often indicates that market participants are firmly optimistic about Ethereum's medium- to long-term prospects.