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Ethereum News Update: Key $25 Support Faces Pressure as BitMine Endures $4.2B ETH Decline

Ethereum News Update: Key $25 Support Faces Pressure as BitMine Endures $4.2B ETH Decline

Bitget-RWA2025/11/25 04:22
By:Bitget-RWA

- BitMine (BMNR) faces $4.2B ETH unrealized loss as prices fall 40% from $3,997 to $2,790, dragging its stock down 85%. - Despite $328M net income and $11.2B crypto/cash reserves, BMNR trades near critical $25–$27 support zone amid ETH volatility. - CEO Lee's "5% ETH" strategy and MAVAN staking network aim to boost yields, but equity dilution and crypto outflows challenge recovery. - Institutional backing contrasts with 146M new shares issued, while ETH's $3.79B monthly outflows test BitMine's resilience a

BitMine Immersion Technologies (NYSE AMERICAN: BMNR), recognized as the world's largest

(ETH) holder, is currently facing an unrealized loss of $4.21 billion on its assets, as the cryptocurrency hovers around $2,790—significantly below its average purchase price of $3,997. The company's 3.51 million ETH, now worth $9.81 billion, have dropped 30% from their acquisition value, intensifying downward pressure on the stock, which has plunged 85% from its all-time high and is now trading within a crucial $25–$27 support range.

This downturn persists even though the company posted

for fiscal 2025 and revealed a combined crypto and cash treasury totaling $11.2 billion. This includes 3.63 million ETH (representing 3% of the total supply), $800 million in unrestricted cash, and investments in and Eightco Holdings. CEO Thomas Lee, who also serves as chairman, promoted BitMine's "Alchemy of 5%" initiative to acquire 5% of all ETH, with the Made-in-America Validator Network (MAVAN) scheduled to debut in early 2026 to enhance staking returns.

Yet, the stock's instability mirrors broader market headwinds. BMNR's share price has weakened as Ethereum's 12.33% weekly drop erased $1.5 billion from BitMine's portfolio, underlining the company's vulnerability to ETH price movements. Shares are currently at $26.02 and have not managed to stay above the $33–$35 range since September, with analysts cautioning that a fall below $25 could push the stock back to levels seen before the July rally.

BitMine's aggressive accumulation of ETH—adding 69,822 tokens ($195 million) last week—stands in contrast to its $4–4.2 billion unrealized loss, a result of ETH prices dropping 40–45% since August. The firm’s financial health remains closely tied to Ethereum, with profits and losses directly reflecting price changes. While management has declared a token annual dividend of $0.01, analysts point out that BMNR’s earnings are largely driven by changes in the fair value of its crypto assets, rather than by operational cash flow.

Support from major institutions such as Cathie Wood's ARK Invest and Founders Fund has offered some stability, but recent capital raises—resulting in nearly 146 million new shares—have diluted existing shareholders’ stakes. BitMine’s average daily trading volume of $1.6 billion makes it the 50th most actively traded U.S. stock, but its NAV premium has disappeared as crypto-related stocks now trade below the value of their underlying assets.

The MAVAN staking network, currently in pilot phase with leading providers, is designed to counteract low staking yields and advisory fees. If successful, it could boost returns on BitMine’s ETH, though there are still concerns about security, regulatory compliance, and execution. The company also intends to leverage DeMark Analytics’ market models to refine its ETH purchasing strategy.

Market analysts remain wary. With Ethereum recently experiencing a liquidity squeeze and U.S. bitcoin ETFs seeing $3.79 billion in outflows this month, BitMine’s recovery prospects depend on a sustained ETH rally. A move above $33–$35 could spark renewed buying interest, but a drop below $25 would likely accelerate the downturn. As Lee stated, "The $25 level is crucial. If this support holds, BMNR could attempt a rebound toward the low $30s."

, Tom Lee's BitMine faces a $4.2 billion loss on its ETH holdings, with BMNR shares down 85% from their peak

BitMine posts $328 million in net income, unveils plans for ETH staking network

totaling 3.63 million tokens, with combined crypto and cash reserves reaching $11.2 billion

as its 3.63M ETH holdings climb to $11.2 billion—key information for investors (Nov. 24, 2025)

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