BitMine has acquired $102.05 million worth of Ethereum, increasing its total holdings to approximately $8.97 billion, which represents over 3.7% of the circulating ETH supply. Despite facing around $7 billion in unrealized losses, the firm, led by investor Tom Lee, continues to expand its position, aiming for a long-term target of 5% of the circulating supply. Currently, about 67% of BitMine's ETH holdings are staked. The recent purchase comes as Ethereum's price fluctuates between $1,840 and $2,000, with a brief surge to $2,000 before settling around $1,956. BitMine's strategy reflects a commitment to treating ETH as a long-duration reserve asset, with Lee viewing current market conditions as an entry point, anticipating the end of the crypto winter. Meanwhile, Strategy, another major player, has added 3,015 BTC to its holdings, highlighting differing approaches among corporate treasuries in the volatile crypto market.