Bit Digital Inc. Reports Monthly Ethereum Treasury and Staking Metrics for January 2026
Rhea-AI Summary
Bit Digital (Nasdaq: BTBT) reported January 2026 Ethereum treasury and staking metrics. As of January 31, 2026 the company held approximately 155,239.4 ETH with market value of about $380.2 million at a closing ETH price of $2,449.
Total average acquisition price was $3,045 per ETH, with ~138,266 ETH staked (~89% of holdings) and staking rewards of ~344.0 ETH for the period (annualized yield ~2.9%). Bit Digital reported 324,202,059 shares outstanding and ownership of ~27.0 million WhiteFiber (WYFI) shares valued at ~$527.6 million, reaffirming it will not sell WYFI shares in 2026.
Positive
- Large ETH treasury of 155,239.4 ETH (~$380.2M)
- High staking ratio: ~89% of ETH holdings are staked
- Significant WYFI stake: 27.0M WYFI shares valued at ~$527.6M
- Staking income: 344.0 ETH generated, annualized yield ~2.9%
Negative
- Unrealized premium: average ETH acquisition price $3,045 exceeds market price $2,449
- Concentration risk: large WYFI position (~$527.6M) creates single-asset exposure
- Modest staking yield: 2.9% annualized may be low versus alternative allocations
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
BTBT is down 14.97% while 3 high-affinity peers in the momentum scanner (BITF, HIVE, CANG) are moving up with a median gain of about 6.0%. This divergence suggests today’s downside move in BTBT is more stock-specific despite broader positive sector dynamics.
Previous Crypto Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 05 | Monthly ETH metrics | Neutral | -7.7% | November 2025 Ethereum treasury and staking metrics, including rewards and WYFI value. |
| Nov 07 | Monthly ETH metrics | Neutral | +3.6% | October 2025 ETH holdings, staking levels, rewards, and WhiteFiber valuation update. |
| Oct 08 | ETH purchase financing | Positive | +8.0% | Use of <b>$150M</b> convertible notes to buy 31,057 ETH at a premium to mNAV. |
| Oct 07 | Monthly ETH metrics | Neutral | -1.1% | September 2025 ETH treasury and staking metrics plus reference to notes offering. |
| Sep 04 | Monthly ETH metrics | Neutral | -0.8% | August 2025 ETH holdings, staking rewards, yield, and WhiteFiber position disclosure. |
Crypto-tagged updates for BTBT have typically produced modest price reactions, with monthly ETH treasury/staking releases showing small moves and a larger positive move tied to the ETH purchase funded by convertible notes.
Recent crypto-tagged news for Bit Digital centers on building an Ethereum treasury and staking operation plus financing to expand holdings. August–November 2025 monthly updates highlighted rising staked ETH, stable high staking percentages, and sizable WhiteFiber holdings, with mixed single-digit price moves. An October 2025 announcement of a $150 million convertible notes-funded ETH purchase drew the strongest positive reaction. Today’s January 2026 metrics continue this ETH-focused treasury narrative.
Historical Comparison
Across 5 prior crypto-tagged updates, BTBT’s average move was about 0.42%, with only one notably strong positive reaction tied to ETH purchases, suggesting routine treasury reports often saw muted stock responses.
Historical crypto updates show progression from disclosing ETH and staking metrics to funding a major ETH purchase via $150M convertible notes, while consistently highlighting large WhiteFiber holdings and a high percentage of ETH staked.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement updates Bit Digital’s Ethereum-focused treasury model, highlighting 155,239.4 ETH held, of which about 138,266 ETH (roughly 89%) is staked, generating 344 ETH at a 2.9% annualized yield. The company also reports 324,202,059 shares outstanding and a substantial WhiteFiber stake valued at $527.6 million. Compared with prior crypto-tagged releases, investors may monitor trends in ETH balances, staking percentage, and WhiteFiber valuation to gauge balance-sheet sensitivity.
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Key Highlights for January 2026
- As of January 31, 2026, the Company held approximately 155,239.4[1] ETH.
- Based on a closing ETH price of approximately
$2,449 $380.2 million - The Company's total average ETH acquisition price for all holdings was approximately
$3,045 - The Company's total staked ETH was ~138,266, or ~
89% of its total holdings, as of January 31, 2026. - Staking operations generated approximately 344.0 ETH in rewards during the period, representing an annualized yield of approximately
2.9% . - Bit Digital shares outstanding were 324,202,059 as of January 31, 2026.
- The Company maintains ownership of approximately 27.0 million WhiteFiber (WYFI) shares with a market value of approximately
$527.6 million
[1] Includes approximately 15,236.4 ETH and ETH-equivalents held in an externally managed fund. |
About Bit Digital
Bit Digital (NASDAQ: BTBT) is a Strategic Asset Company (SAC) focused on active participation in Ethereum infrastructure and controlling equity exposure to AI/HPC infrastructure through its majority ownership stake in WhiteFiber (NASDAQ: WYFI). The Company purchases and stakes ETH to generate protocol-native yield and participates directly in the Ethereum network. Bit Digital allocates capital with a focus on long-duration, foundational infrastructure and disciplined balance sheet management. For additional information, please contact ir@bit-digital.com or follow us on LinkedIn or X.
Investor Notice
Investing in our securities involves a high degree of risk. Before making an investment decision, you should carefully consider the risks, uncertainties and forward-looking statements described under "Risk Factors" in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 (Annual Report) and any subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and any Current Reports on Form 8-K. If any material risk was to occur, our business, financial condition or results of operations would likely suffer. In that event, the value of our securities could decline and you could lose part or all of your investment. The risks and uncertainties we describe are not the only ones facing us. Additional risks not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also impair our business operations. In addition, our past financial performance may not be a reliable indicator of future performance, and historical trends should not be used to anticipate results in the future. See "Safe Harbor Statement" below.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release may contain certain "forward-looking statements" relating to the business of Bit Digital, Inc., and its subsidiary companies. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included herein are "forward-looking statements." These forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects," or similar expressions, involving known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including those discussed in the Company's periodic reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website at http://www.sec.gov. All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors. Other than as required under the securities laws, the Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.
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