Institutions Now Hold Over 12 Million Ethereum
According to StrategicETHReserve, treasury companies and spot ETFs control 12.48 million ETH. This represents about 10.31% of all Ethereum in circulation. Treasuries hold 5.66 million ETH (4.68%), while ETFs control 6.81 million ETH (5.63%).
More funds are flowing into spot ETFs. Companies are adding Ethereum to their balance sheets. Large investors now see ETH as a strong long-term asset, similar to Bitcoin.
Spot ETF Inflows and Corporate Ethereum Adoption
Spot ETFs have attracted significant inflows recently. Data from SoSoValue shows U.S. spot Ether ETFs had $621.4 million in net inflows in October. This is up from $285.7 million in September and $3.9 billion in August.
SharpLink and BitMine Lead Corporate Ethereum Holdings
- SharpLink, a gaming company, began a treasury strategy in June 2025. It now holds 839,000 ETH and has unrealized profits exceeding $900 million. The company carries no debt, strengthening its financial position.
- BitMine Immersion Technologies is the largest corporate holder. It recently bought 179,251 ETH, worth about $823 million. BitMine now owns 2.83 million ETH, valued at $13 billion.
- The Ether Machine holds 496,000 ETH, worth around $2.28 billion, ranking third among major corporate holders.
The Ethereum Foundation holds 222,000 ETH, valued at just over $1 billion. Other notable holders include Coinbase, PulseChain Sac, and Bit Digital, each with over 100,000 ETH. The U.S. government reportedly holds about 60,000 ETH, worth roughly $275 million.
Ethereum Reaches a New Milestone
Institutions holding more than 10% of all Ethereum marks a turning point. Ethereum is gaining recognition beyond developers. Companies, large investors, and governments are taking it seriously. Increased ETF inflows and corporate holdings show Ethereum’s growing role in finance.
