TLDR
- Pantera bets $300M on treasury firms to outpace direct token gains.
- Ethereum-led treasury plays drive Pantera’s high-growth digital asset push.
- Pantera fuels ETH treasury firms, eyeing faster NAV/share growth than ETFs.
- $4.9B ETH stash makes BitMine Pantera’s star in treasury-led crypto strategy.
- Pantera sees ETH treasuries as next-decade macro play for tokenized finance.
Pantera Capital has committed more than $300 million to digital asset treasury companies across multiple regions and tokens. The firm views these companies as capable of growing net asset value per share faster than direct token holdings. Its latest blockchain letter outlines a strategy anchored in yield generation and active treasury management.
Pantera Capital has invested over $300 million in digital asset treasury (DAT) companies, which hold crypto on their balance sheets to grow token holdings per share. The firm said DATs can trade at a premium to NAV if investors expect sustained per-share NAV growth. Pantera…
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The company has established two dedicated funds for this category, raising over $100 million collectively. Pantera’s portfolio spans eight tokens and includes firms in the United States, United Kingdom, and Israel. The approach positions treasury-holding firms as an alternative to ETFs or direct spot holdings.
By targeting companies able to expand token reserves over time, Pantera aims to enhance long-term returns. The strategy draws parallels to traditional balance-sheet-driven financial businesses that trade above book value. The firm sees sustained per-share growth as a driver of valuation premiums.
Ethereum-Focused BitMine Immersion Leads the Portfolio
BitMine Immersion has emerged as a core example of Pantera’s thesis, holding 1.15 million ETH valued at $4.9 billion. The company’s Ethereum treasury strategy has made it the largest ETH holder and the third-largest DAT globally. Its shares rose from $4.27 to $51 within a month.
Growth in ETH per share accounted for about 60% of the stock’s surge, with Ethereum’s price rally adding another 20%. Expansion of the net asset value multiple to 1.7x contributed the remaining share price gains. BitMine has increased ETH per share by approximately 330% in its first month.
Pantera attributes this to stock issuance above net asset value and staking rewards, with further tools such as convertible debt expected. The strategy centers on Ethereum’s potential as financial institutions shift onchain. Rising demand for blockspace and proof-of-stake participation underpins this outlook.
Ethereum Positioned as Next Decade’s Macro Trend
Pantera identifies Ethereum as a major beneficiary of tokenization growth and stablecoin adoption. Public blockchains now host over $25 billion in real-world assets alongside $260 billion in stablecoins. Financial institutions increasingly use Ethereum for security, settlement, and staking participation.
The firm believes these trends will accelerate ETH accumulation by treasury companies and drive further market share gains. Ethereum currently holds the majority of stablecoin issuance and onchain treasury activity. Its market performance against Bitcoin has strengthened, with a 103% rise in BTC terms since April 2025.
By aligning with Ethereum’s structural growth, Pantera expects its DAT positions to outperform passive holdings. The firm continues to back companies with strategies to compound token ownership per share. This approach aims to capture upside from both market appreciation and operational yield generation.
