Bitmine Immersion Technologies Inc. generated $45.7 million from ethereum staking during the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, marking a fundamental shift in the firm’s corporate operating model.
Key Takeaways
Bitmine reported $45.7 million in Q3 2026 staking revenue, ending a focus on bitcoin mining. The firm is the largest ETH treasury by number of ether held on its balance sheet.The company now holds 5.4 million ether valued at $10.85 billion to fuel MAVAN staking nodes.In June 2026, Bitmine raised $273.8 million to expand its institutional digital asset operations.To fund these major acquisitions and necessary infrastructure upgrades, Bitmine heavily utilized an at-the-market (ATM) equity program. During the nine months ending May 31, 2026, the company explained in the Form 10-Q that it sold over 340 million shares of common stock, generating $11.86 billion in net proceeds.
Financial Challenges and DerivativesDespite the sharp surge in gross revenue, Bitmine reported a substantial net loss of $83.6 million for the third quarter. This net loss was largely driven by a $15.4 million unrealized deficit related to digital asset holdings and a $92 million net loss on derivative contracts, specifically ether options.
Operating expenses ballooned alongside the rapid business expansion. General and administrative costs reached $37.2 million for the quarter, up from just $744,000 during the same period in 2025. Management explicitly attributed this surge to new treasury management fees, necessary custodian costs, and higher employee compensation related to the recent acquisition.
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