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Bitmine buys 65,000 ETH worth $147M in 24 hours, signals institutional interest

By Estefano Gomez · Published April 30, 2026 · 2 min read · Source: Crypto Briefing
Ethereum

Tom Lee’s Bitmine accumulated 65,000 ETH, valued at $147 million, over the last 24 hours. The probability of ETH being above $1,900 by April 29 sits at 100% YES.

## Market reaction

The April 29 market, which resolves based on ETH’s price exceeding $1,900, is fully priced in at 100% YES. The market for ETH reaching $2,400 by the same date shares this certainty. Meanwhile, the market for ETH reaching higher targets between April 27 and May 3 sits at 0.5% YES, showing traders doubt substantial further gains in the near term.

## Why it matters

Ethereum liquidity is moderate, with combined 24-hour face value volume at $82,710, translating to just $187 in actual USDC traded. The order book is thin: only $311 is needed to move prices by 5 percentage points, which means sharp moves are possible on small volume. The largest single move in the past day was a 0.5 percentage point adjustment, suggesting traders are cautious despite Lee’s $147 million purchase.

## What to watch

Lee’s acquisition signals institutional interest in Ethereum at current levels, but the market response has been to stabilize expectations rather than price in dramatic increases. A YES share in the April 27–May 3 market at 0.5¢ pays $1 if ETH hits $3,000, a 200x return. That kind of move would require further institutional buying or unexpected catalysts.

Watch for announcements from major exchanges or Ethereum core developers. Network upgrades or additional high-profile institutional involvement could shift these markets.

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