Bit Digital Shifts Entire Treasury to Ethereum, Becomes One of the Largest ETH Holders Among Public Companies

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Bit Digital (NASDAQ:BTBT) has completed a strategic shift to become a major Ethereum-focused treasury company. The company raised $172 million through a public offering and sold 280 BTC to acquire Ethereum, bringing its total ETH holdings to approximately 100,603 ETH.

Led by CEO Sam Tabar, Bit Digital has transformed from its previous Bitcoin position to become one of the largest corporate ETH holders among public companies. The company held 24,434 ETH as of March 31, 2025, and has significantly expanded its position through recent acquisitions, with plans to continue growing its ETH holdings aggressively.

Positive

• Raised $172 million in gross proceeds through public offering
• Accumulated substantial position of 100,603 ETH
• Strategic transition to ETH provides potential staking yield opportunities
• Clear strategic focus as an Ethereum treasury platform

Negative

• Complete exit from Bitcoin position could limit diversification
• High concentration risk in a single cryptocurrency (ETH)
• Significant exposure to ETH price volatility

Following a $172 million public equity raise and conversion of its balance sheet from Bitcoin to Ethereum, Bit Digital has accumulated over 100K ETH to become one of the largest corporate treasury companies in the world led under Ethereum veteran Sam Tabar

NEW YORK, July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bit Digital, Inc. (Nasdaq: BTBT) ("Bit Digital" or the "Company"), today announced the completion of its transition to an Ethereum treasury strategy. Following the close of its recent underwritten public offering, the Company raised approximately $172 million in gross proceeds and has deployed the net capital to purchase Ethereum ("ETH"). Additionally, Bit Digital sold approximately 280 BTC and used the proceeds to purchase additional ETH.

Prior to the offering, Bit Digital held 24,434 ETH as of March 31, 2025. Following the additional ETH acquisitions funded by the net proceeds of the public offerings and the sale of its bitcoin position, the Company has accumulated approximately 100,603 ETH.

"We believe Ethereum has the ability to rewrite the entire financial system. Ethereum's programmable nature, growing adoption, and staking yield model represent the future of digital assets," said Sam Tabar, Chief Executive Officer of Bit Digital. "Bit Digital is aligning itself with Ethereum's long-term potential and positioning itself as a focused Ethereum treasury platform in the public markets. We are starting with exposure to over 100K ETH for now but we intend to aggressively add more so we become the preeminent ETH holding company in the world."

About Bit Digital

Bit Digital is a publicly traded digital asset platform focused on Ethereum-native treasury and staking strategies. The Company began accumulating and staking ETH in 2022 and now operates one of the largest institutional Ethereum staking infrastructures globally. Bit Digital's platform includes advanced validator operations, institutional-grade custody, active protocol governance, and yield optimization. Through strategic partnerships across the Ethereum ecosystem, Bit Digital aims to deliver exposure to secure, scalable, and compliant access to onchain yield. For additional information, please contact ir@bit-digital.com or follow us on LinkedIn or X.

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FAQ

How many Ethereum (ETH) does Bit Digital (BTBT) now hold in 2025?

Bit Digital holds approximately 100,603 ETH following its recent acquisitions funded by public offering proceeds and Bitcoin sales.

How much did Bit Digital (BTBT) raise in its 2025 public offering?

Bit Digital raised approximately $172 million in gross proceeds through its public offering.

How many Bitcoin (BTC) did Bit Digital sell to buy Ethereum?

Bit Digital sold approximately 280 BTC and used the proceeds to purchase additional ETH.

What was Bit Digital's ETH holdings before the 2025 offering?

Bit Digital held 24,434 ETH as of March 31, 2025, prior to the offering.

Who is the CEO of Bit Digital leading this Ethereum strategy?

Sam Tabar, described as an Ethereum veteran, is the Chief Executive Officer leading Bit Digital's Ethereum treasury strategy.