Cryptocurrency11 May 2026SEO 801 min read

Analysis: Tom Lee's Bitmine slows down ether purchases after already buying 1 million tok…

The firm bought roughly 26,000 ether last week, a sharp decline from the average of the previous weeks' 100,000. Bitmine sharply slowed its ether purchase…

The firm bought roughly 26,000 ether last week, a sharp decline from the average of the previous weeks' 100,000. Bitmine sharply slowed its ether purchases, buying 26,659 ETH last week at a value of $63 million, about a quarter of its recent average weekly pace. Chairman Tom Lee said the firm is moderating its buying as it nears its long-term goal of owning 5% of the token's supply and accumulating more than 1 million ETH since the start of 2026. The latest purchase brings Bitmine’s h…

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