Ethereum Price in Limbo as Bitmine Inches Away From Its 5% Supply Target

Ethereum price is trading at $1,880, down 3.3% on the day after slipping from recent highs. The market remains caught between steady institutional accumulation and weak short-term momentum. Even so, one buyer has become large enough to influence Ethereum’s circulating supply.

Crypto treasury firm BitMine Immersion Technologies said its Ethereum holdings have reached 5.79 million ETH, putting it close to its goal of owning 5% of the circulating supply. Combined crypto holdings, cash, marketable securities, and strategic investments now total $11.8 billion.

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Chairman Tom Lee pointed to the ETH/BTC ratio reaching a three-month high as support for the firm’s strategy. He also highlighted $2,000 and $2,500 as the next key levels for Ethereum. Meanwhile, about 4.92 million ETH is staked through BitMine’s MAVAN platform, with projected annualized staking rewards of $299 million once fully deployed.

The supply absorption is real. Whether price follows remains another question. For now, Ethereum still faces technical resistance while macro conditions continue shaping the next major move. Large-scale accumulation may tighten supply, but buyers still need stronger momentum to confirm a sustained breakout.

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At $1,880, ETH is testing a key resistance area after slipping from recent price highs. Traders have watched the $1,800 to $1,850 zone, which has now turned into nearby support. However, the latest pullback shows buyers still lack the momentum needed for a convincing breakout.

Key support remains around $1,650 to $1,680. A close below that range on strong volume would weaken the structure and increase the risk of revisiting $1,600. Meanwhile, funding rates remain balanced, and leverage is relatively low. That leaves macro catalysts as the most likely driver of the next major move.

The bullish case remains straightforward. If Ethereum holds above $1,850 and reclaims the recent price high near $1,950, the path toward $2,000 becomes more realistic. Continued strength in the ETH to BTC ratio or fresh institutional demand could provide the needed push.

The base case is continued consolidation between $1,850 and $1,950 over the coming sessions. BitMine’s steady accumulation could provide support while overall market sentiment stays cautious. On the other hand, a clean break below $1,800, especially alongside rising Bitcoin dominance, would weaken the recovery outlook and shift attention back to $1,650.

ETH has still posted a solid weekly gain despite cooling on-chain activity. Unstaking queues and lower gas fees suggest network demand has eased after the latest rally. Ethereum’s market capitalization stands near $226.5 billion, while technical indicators remain cautious. A decisive breakout will likely require a fresh catalyst.

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