Ethereum Updates: BitMine Acquires $239M in ETH as Crypto’s ‘Quantitative Tightening’ Fuels Institutional Optimism

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Ethereum Updates: BitMine Acquires $239M in ETH as Crypto’s ‘Quantitative Tightening’ Fuels Institutional Optimism

Bitget-RWA2025/11/19 10:02

By:Bitget-RWA

- Ethereum prices fell below $3,000, prompting BitMine to buy 21,054 ETH ($66.57M) and boost holdings to 3.6M ETH (3% of supply). - BitMine's chairman Thomas Lee called the market phase "crypto quantitative tightening," citing liquidity stress but maintaining long-term ETH optimism. - MoonBull ($MOBU) emerged as a presale standout, offering 7,244% ROI through Ethereum-based tokenomics and deflationary mechanisms. - Mixed market signals persist as institutional accumulation and crypto innovation contrast wi

Ethereum (ETH) has dropped below the $3,000 mark for the first time since July, prompting major investors to step in and buy the dip.

BitMine Immersion

Technologies, a prominent

Ethereum

treasury, took advantage of the price drop by purchasing 21,054

ETH

for $66.57 million in a single transaction on November 18. This move

comes after a separate $173 million ETH acquisition

revealed earlier in the week, bringing the company’s total ETH holdings to 3.6 million—almost 3% of all ETH in circulation. BitMine’s Chairman, Thomas Lee,

links the overall market downturn

to liquidity challenges, describing the current environment as a “crypto quantitative tightening” phase that may persist for several weeks. Despite prevailing bearishness, Lee remains optimistic about Ethereum’s future, highlighting the impact of tokenization and infrastructure improvements as positive drivers.

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Beyond Ethereum, other areas in crypto and technology are making progress. Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is approaching $20 million in presale investments,

with its roadmap’s second phase

concentrating on enhancing lending protocol features and gearing up for a Q4 2025 testnet debut. The project’s focus on security and liquidity has piqued the interest of DeFi supporters. In traditional finance, Rubrik Inc. (RKLB) remains a leader in cloud data protection, with Wall Street forecasting $1.54 billion in revenue by 2027. Experts

believe its 9.48 forward price-to-sales ratio

is undervalued in light of its projected growth and the increasing importance of cybersecurity.

The current mix of market signals highlights the complexity of today’s landscape. While BitMine’s assertive buying and Ethereum’s ongoing upgrades provide reasons for optimism, broader economic challenges and regulatory issues continue to weigh on sentiment. Investors are currently navigating between short-term market swings and long-term innovation, with projects like MoonBull and Mutuum Finance showcasing the ever-changing crypto environment.

Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.

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