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BitMine acquires 101,000 ETH amid $6.5B in unrealized losses

By Estefano Gomez · Published April 27, 2026 · 1 min read · Source: Crypto Briefing
Ethereum

BitMine acquired 101,000 ETH while the network carries $6.5B in unrealized losses. The Polymarket contract for Ethereum above $1,900 on April 25 sits at 99.9% YES.

The market for Ethereum above $1,900 on April 25 shows odds unchanged from 24 hours ago. Institutional investors have been treating Ethereum as a hedge amid the U.S.-Iran conflict, which has reinforced buying pressure. The order book depth is $10,190 to move the market 5 percentage points, meaning it would take significant capital to shift the price.

Trading volume is $18,751 in USDC daily. The thick order book points to institutional-grade participation and stable odds. The largest price move in the past 24 hours was negligible, consistent with near-total trader conviction that Ethereum holds above $1,900.

BitMine’s purchase fits a pattern of large buyers accumulating Ethereum during periods of geopolitical uncertainty. At 99.9¢, YES shares offer almost no margin, which means traders looking for volatility will need to find it in other contracts.

Watch for further large-scale institutional purchases or shifts in U.S.-Iran relations. Either could move sentiment on Ethereum price contracts with later expiration dates.

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Ethereum Above On April 25
Contract Odds Δ since publish Volume 24h
April 25 99.9% Trade →
Bitcoin All Time High
Contract Odds Δ since publish Volume 24h
June 30 2.9% Trade →
September 30 10.5% Trade →
December 31 17.5% Trade →
Ethereum Above On April 24
Contract Odds Δ since publish Volume 24h
April 24 99.9% Trade →
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