Ethereum Power Play? ARK Invest Doubles Down on BitMine Investment

Last Updated on August 28, 2025

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Key Takeaways:

  • ARK Invest increased its stake in BitMine Immersion Technologies by $15.6M, bringing its total investment to over $300M.
  • BitMine now represents nearly half the value of ARK’s Coinbase holdings, reflecting a strong Ethereum-focused strategy.
  • Despite ARK’s continued purchases, BitMine shares dropped 8% on Wednesday but remain up 490% year-to-date.

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest has strengthened its position in BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR), purchasing an additional $15.6 million worth of shares across three of its actively managed ETFs. 

The ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) acquired 227,569 shares, ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW) added 70,991 shares, and ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF) bought 40,553 shares

With this move, ARK’s total investment in the Ethereum-focused firm has now surpassed $300 million.

BitMine, regarded as a proxy for Ethereum exposure due to its $7.5 billion ETH holdings, now represents nearly half the value of ARK’s investment in Coinbase (COIN), where ARK holds about $676 million despite a recent trim of 5,721 shares

ARK’s accumulation of BitMine shares began on July 21 with a $174 million purchase, followed by $17 million more on August 2.

The strategy reflects ARK’s high-conviction bets in blockchain and digital assets

Beyond BitMine, ARK also added $21.2 million in Bullish stock and $16.2 million in Robinhood shares, with the latter now valued at $543 million

Despite this vote of confidence, BitMine stock fell 8% Wednesday, though it remains up 490% year-to-date, supported by strong earnings growth.

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