Bitmine repurchases 1.7M BMNR shares as Ethereum holdings reach 5.82 million
Bitmine's accelerated buyback activity and continued ETH accumulation (total holdings 5.82M, with significant staking) reinforces institutional-style treasury demand for Ethereum and supports risk appetite in crypto-linked equities. BMNR rallied on the announcement, while broader macro tone is mildly supportive as cooling inflation and softer labor data reduce perceived odds of near-term Fed tightening. Near-term focus is on liquidity conditions and crypto-treasury positioning.
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Bitmine said it repurchased 1.7 million BMNR shares between August 10 and August 14, bringing total buybacks since July 1, 2026, to more than 20.8 million shares. Following the announcement, BMNR shares rose 4% to $18 on August 17. The company also lifted its Ethereum holdings to 5.82 million.