TLDR
- Corporations have collectively acquired over 1 percent of the total Ether supply since June.
- Standard Chartered attributes this shift to Ethereum’s staking rewards and strong DeFi ecosystem.
- Ether-focused treasuries have outpaced Bitcoin-focused holdings over the past two months.
- BitMine Immersion Tech currently holds more than 625,000 ETH and plans to increase its share to 5 percent.
- Sharplink purchased nearly 500,000 ETH in July at an average price below $3,800.
According to Standard Chartered’s recent research, public companies have quietly accumulated over 1% of the total Ether supply. The accumulation comes as Ether nears its tenth anniversary, gaining preference among corporate treasuries. Standard Chartered attributes the shift to Ether’s yield-generating capacity and deeper integration in decentralized finance.
The bank’s report highlights a clear momentum favoring Ether over Bitcoin in institutional portfolios since June. Ether’s annual staking rewards, around 3%, offer corporations consistent returns while providing access to decentralized financial strategies. As a result, treasuries focused on Ether have outpaced those centered on Bitcoin over the past two months.
Companies view Ethereum’s ecosystem as more than a store of value, using it instead as a multi-functional financial tool. With Ether supply tightening due to treasury and ETF accumulation, demand appears stronger than ever. Analysts consider this a structural change in corporate crypto strategy.
Major Players Accelerate Ether Holdings
BitMine Immersion Tech has increased its Ether supply share with ongoing purchases, currently holding over 625,000 ETH in reserves. The firm plans to raise its share to 5% of total Ether supply through a $1 billion repurchase program. Its move marks one of the largest corporate holdings of ETH to date.
Sharplink, a Nasdaq-listed firm, added nearly 500,000 ETH in late July, averaging under $3,800 per token. The purchase places it just behind BitMine in corporate ETH ownership and signals a long-term accumulation plan. Corporate treasury reports confirmed the acquisition as part of a broader digital asset strategy.
Meanwhile, the Ether Machine entered the market with a target of acquiring over 400,000 ETH for on-chain reserves. The company aims to hold one of the largest public Ether supply stakes ever recorded. This expansion reinforces a wider corporate trend of deepening exposure to Ethereum.
Ethereum ETFs and Ether Supply Demand Fuel Price Momentum
In parallel, Ethereum spot ETFs have posted record inflows, reinforcing demand pressure on existing Ether supply. These inflows, coupled with corporate acquisitions, have driven optimism toward Ether’s price performance. Despite being below its all-time high, the ETH/BTC ratio continues to rise steadily.
Standard Chartered maintains a $4,000 year-end target for Ether, citing corporate behavior and ETF activity. The bank forecasts that institutional Ether supply holdings could reach 10% in the coming years. It also notes Ethereum’s staking income and DeFi access as core reasons behind the growing adoption.
