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BitMine’s ether stash has risen to more than 5.078 million ETH after the company bought 101,901 ETH last week. Ethereum’s odds of topping $1,800 on April 28 are currently set at 99.9%.
BitMine’s purchase took place during a wider crypto rally attributed to institutional buying and geopolitical uncertainty. In that context, Ethereum’s April 28 market remains steady at 99.9% YES, suggesting institutional confidence is helping offset typical short-term volatility.
In Bitcoin markets, the effect appears limited. The Bitcoin all-time high by June 30 market is at 2.8% YES, unchanged from the previous day. Traders do not appear to be pricing in a Bitcoin surge based solely on Ethereum’s bullish momentum.
Ethereum markets recorded $8,140 in real USDC traded over the past 24 hours. On the Bitcoin market, the order book is described as relatively thick, requiring $3,898 to move it by 5 points—an indication of stable positioning rather than retail-driven speculation.
BitMine’s aggressive ETH buying is framed as a calculated hedge within crypto. However, without worsening geopolitical conditions or continued institutional inflows at a similar pace, the article expects limited spillover into Bitcoin.
It also notes that a YES share priced at 2.8¢ implies a 35.7x return if Bitcoin reaches a new all-time high by June, which is characterized as unlikely without a major macro shift.
Potential triggers highlighted include Ethereum ETF news, Federal Reserve rate decisions, or oil price spikes, any of which could alter the near-term balance across crypto markets quickly.
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