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BitMine Shares Surge on Beast Industries Deal and Crypto Sector Momentum

MarketDash Editorial Team
2 hours ago
BitMine rallied Thursday after announcing a $200 million investment in Beast Industries backed by Cathie Wood's ARK and Bill Miller III. The company also revealed a $14 billion treasury including 4.17 million Ethereum tokens, while new crypto legislation provided sector tailwinds.

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BitMine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (BMNR) had a strong week, rallying in premarket trading Thursday and surging Wednesday while the broader market couldn't quite decide what it wanted to do. Turns out investors really like it when you announce a $200 million deal with some celebrity backing.

The catalyst here was BitMine's equity investment into Beast Industries, which comes with the seal of approval from investors including Cathie Wood's ARK and Bill Miller III. BitMine positioned the deal as both an expansion play for digital-asset products aimed at clients and public-market participants, and as validation that Beast Industries' entertainment business has real growth legs.

Timing didn't hurt either. U.S. senators dropped draft legislation designed to clarify the eternal crypto question: when is a token a security versus a commodity? The proposal would spell out which agency gets to police what, dividing responsibilities between the SEC and CFTC, with extra provisions thrown in for stablecoins. That kind of regulatory clarity tends to make the sector happy.

Then BitMine revealed the size of its piggy bank, and it's substantial. The company reported a treasury worth $14 billion across cryptocurrency, cash, and what it colorfully calls "moonshots." The breakdown includes approximately 4.17 million Ethereum (that's 3.45% of the entire supply, for those keeping score), 193 Bitcoin, and $988 million in good old-fashioned cash.

BitMine has 1,256,083 ETH staked and plans to launch a U.S.-based validator network in the first quarter of 2026. The company said it scooped up 24,000 ETH over the past week while boosting its cash position by $73 million. Shareholders get a Vegas audience on January 15 at the Wynn Las Vegas, with closing targeted for January 19, 2026.

Technical Picture Shows Mixed Signals

The stock is trading 8.8% above its 20-day simple moving average and 0.2% below its 200-day SMA, which tells you the short-term and long-term trends aren't exactly aligned. Over the past year, shares have jumped 437.52%, and they're currently sitting closer to their 52-week highs than lows.

The RSI sits at 51.28, firmly in neutral territory, meaning the stock isn't screaming overbought or oversold. The MACD is above its signal line, which suggests bullish momentum. Put those together and you've got somewhat conflicting signals about where things go from here.

  • Key Resistance: $34.00
  • Key Support: $27.00

Analyst Consensus & Recent Actions:

The stock carries a Buy rating with an average price target of $47.00. Recent analyst moves include:

  • B. Riley Securities: Buy (Lowered Target to $47.00) (Nov. 20, 2025)
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ETF Exposure Matters Here

Significance: Because BMNR carries such significant weight in these funds, any substantial inflows or outflows will likely trigger automatic buying or selling of the stock. When the ETFs move, BitMine moves.

BMNR Price Action: BitMine Immersion shares were up 1.09% at $33.02 during premarket trading Thursday.

BitMine Shares Surge on Beast Industries Deal and Crypto Sector Momentum

MarketDash Editorial Team
2 hours ago
BitMine rallied Thursday after announcing a $200 million investment in Beast Industries backed by Cathie Wood's ARK and Bill Miller III. The company also revealed a $14 billion treasury including 4.17 million Ethereum tokens, while new crypto legislation provided sector tailwinds.

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Weekly insights + SMS alerts

BitMine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (BMNR) had a strong week, rallying in premarket trading Thursday and surging Wednesday while the broader market couldn't quite decide what it wanted to do. Turns out investors really like it when you announce a $200 million deal with some celebrity backing.

The catalyst here was BitMine's equity investment into Beast Industries, which comes with the seal of approval from investors including Cathie Wood's ARK and Bill Miller III. BitMine positioned the deal as both an expansion play for digital-asset products aimed at clients and public-market participants, and as validation that Beast Industries' entertainment business has real growth legs.

Timing didn't hurt either. U.S. senators dropped draft legislation designed to clarify the eternal crypto question: when is a token a security versus a commodity? The proposal would spell out which agency gets to police what, dividing responsibilities between the SEC and CFTC, with extra provisions thrown in for stablecoins. That kind of regulatory clarity tends to make the sector happy.

Then BitMine revealed the size of its piggy bank, and it's substantial. The company reported a treasury worth $14 billion across cryptocurrency, cash, and what it colorfully calls "moonshots." The breakdown includes approximately 4.17 million Ethereum (that's 3.45% of the entire supply, for those keeping score), 193 Bitcoin, and $988 million in good old-fashioned cash.

BitMine has 1,256,083 ETH staked and plans to launch a U.S.-based validator network in the first quarter of 2026. The company said it scooped up 24,000 ETH over the past week while boosting its cash position by $73 million. Shareholders get a Vegas audience on January 15 at the Wynn Las Vegas, with closing targeted for January 19, 2026.

Technical Picture Shows Mixed Signals

The stock is trading 8.8% above its 20-day simple moving average and 0.2% below its 200-day SMA, which tells you the short-term and long-term trends aren't exactly aligned. Over the past year, shares have jumped 437.52%, and they're currently sitting closer to their 52-week highs than lows.

The RSI sits at 51.28, firmly in neutral territory, meaning the stock isn't screaming overbought or oversold. The MACD is above its signal line, which suggests bullish momentum. Put those together and you've got somewhat conflicting signals about where things go from here.

  • Key Resistance: $34.00
  • Key Support: $27.00

Analyst Consensus & Recent Actions:

The stock carries a Buy rating with an average price target of $47.00. Recent analyst moves include:

  • B. Riley Securities: Buy (Lowered Target to $47.00) (Nov. 20, 2025)
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Weekly insights + SMS (optional)

ETF Exposure Matters Here

Significance: Because BMNR carries such significant weight in these funds, any substantial inflows or outflows will likely trigger automatic buying or selling of the stock. When the ETFs move, BitMine moves.

BMNR Price Action: BitMine Immersion shares were up 1.09% at $33.02 during premarket trading Thursday.