Bitmine, the company managing a treasury of Ethereum, recently added nearly 10,000 ETH to its reserves. This steady accumulation brings them closer to controlling 5% of all Ethereum coins in existence, a significant milestone for any entity in the crypto space.

Alongside growing its cryptocurrency stash, Bitmine also continued buying back shares, acquiring 6.1 million more of its stock. This strategic move seems to be paying off as BMNR shares jumped over 5% in value shortly after the announcements.

The balance between expanding Ethereum holdings and repurchasing shares suggests confidence from Bitmine’s leadership in both the digital asset and their company’s market value. Investors often view share buybacks as a sign that a company believes its stock is undervalued, while increasing ETH reserves points to a bullish outlook on the cryptocurrency itself.