ARK Invest Acquires $182 Million of BitMine Immersion (BMNR) Common Shares, Enabling BitMine to Further Advance its Ethereum Treasury Strategy

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BitMine Immersion (NYSE AMERICAN: BMNR) has secured a significant investment from ARK Invest, with the fund acquiring 4,773,444 common shares worth $182 million through a block trade under BitMine's ATM program.

The company plans to utilize $177 million in net proceeds to purchase Ethereum (ETH) as part of its strategy to acquire 5% of total ETH supply. The investment is supported by notable industry players including Cathie Wood, MOZAYYX, Founders Fund, Pantera, Kraken, DCG, and Galaxy Digital.

BitMine's Board Chairman, Thomas "Tom" Lee of Fundstrat, highlighted ARK's track record of successful early investments in Tesla, Bitcoin, and AI, as well as their recent anchor investment in Circle's IPO.

[ "Secured substantial $182 million investment from prominent investor ARK Invest", "Net proceeds of $177 million to be used for ETH acquisition strategy", "Backing from major crypto industry players and institutions", "Strategic alignment with institutional-grade ETH accumulation plan" ]

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• Significant dilution of existing shareholders through new share issuance
• High concentration risk with 100% of proceeds allocated to single crypto asset
• Exposure to ETH price volatility and crypto market risks

Cathie Wood's ARK Invest has acquired $182 million of BMNR equity across multiple of its Funds, representing 4,773,444 common shares

100% of net proceeds of $177 million from ARK sale to be used to acquire ETH

Cathie Wood, MOZAYYX, Founders Fund, Pantera, Kraken, DCG, and Galaxy Digital support BitMine's goal of acquiring 5% of ETH

LAS VEGAS, July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- (NYSE AMERICAN: BMNR) ("BitMine" or the "Company") today announced ARK Invest acquired 4,773,444 shares of BitMine common stock totalling $182 million. The Company expects to invest 100% of the net proceeds ($177 million) to acquire ETH. This transaction was accomplished via a block trade made in connection with the Company's previously announced ATM program.

"We are delighted that Cathie Wood's ARK Invest is taking a substantial stake in BitMine as she sees the exponential opportunity ahead as we target reaching 5% of ETH," said Thomas "Tom" Lee of Fundstrat, Chairman of BitMine's Board of Directors. "Cathie is a pioneer of exponential investing, having made early and profitable investments in Tesla, Bitcoin, and AI. Most recently, she was an anchor investor in Circle (ticker-$CRCL), one of the most notable IPO's in the past 6 years."

About BitMine
BitMine is a Bitcoin and Ethereum Network Company with a focus on the accumulation of Crypto for long term investment, whether acquired by our Bitcoin mining operations or from the proceeds of capital raising transactions. Company business lines include Bitcoin Mining, synthetic Bitcoin mining through involvement in Bitcoin mining, hashrate as a financial product, offering advisory and mining services to companies interested in earning Bitcoin denominated revenues, and general Bitcoin advisory to public companies. BitMine's operations are located in low-cost energy regions in Trinidad; Pecos, Texas; and Silverton, Texas.

Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements." The statements in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements which involve risks and uncertainties. This document specifically contains forward-looking statements regarding progress and achievement of the Company's goals regarding ETH acquisition and staking, the long-term value of Ethereum, continued growth and advancement of the Company's Ethereum treasury strategy and the applicable benefits to the Company. In evaluating these forward-looking statements, you should consider various factors, including BitMine's ability to keep pace with new technology and changing market needs; BitMine's ability to finance its current business, Ethereum treasury operations and proposed future business; the competitive environment of BitMine's business; and the future value of Bitcoin and Ethereum. Actual future performance outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond BitMine's control, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of BitMine's Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on April 3, 2025, as well as all other SEC filings, as amended or updated from time to time. Copies of BitMine's filings with the SEC are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. BitMine undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.

 

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SOURCE BitMine Immersion Technologies, Inc.

FAQ

How many shares of BitMine (BMNR) did ARK Invest purchase in July 2025?

ARK Invest acquired 4,773,444 shares of BitMine common stock, totaling $182 million in value.

What is BitMine's (BMNR) plan for the proceeds from ARK Invest's investment?

BitMine plans to use 100% of the net proceeds ($177 million) to acquire Ethereum (ETH) as part of their strategy to acquire 5% of total ETH supply.

Who are the major investors supporting BitMine's (BMNR) ETH acquisition strategy?

The strategy is supported by Cathie Wood, MOZAYYX, Founders Fund, Pantera, Kraken, DCG, and Galaxy Digital.

What is BitMine's (BMNR) target goal for Ethereum acquisition?

BitMine aims to acquire 5% of total ETH supply, supported by various prominent crypto industry investors.

Who is the Chairman of BitMine's (BMNR) Board of Directors?

Thomas "Tom" Lee of Fundstrat serves as the Chairman of BitMine's Board of Directors.