Tom Lee’s Ethereum Machine BitMine Floats Stock Options On NYSE

BitMine Immersion Technologies, an Ethereum-focused mining company, has taken a significant step in its growth as a cryptocurrency company. On July 23, the company announced that it began trading stock options on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol BMNR. 

Investors can now buy and sell options on BitMine shares. This gives them more ways to invest in the company. The new options listing indicates that more people are interested in BitMine and its plans for the expanding Ethereum market.

Stock Options Give Investors More Choice

The listing of BitMine stock options allows investors to trade the company’s shares more flexibly. Options give people the right to buy or sell a stock at a certain price by a specific date. This helps investors manage risk, plan future moves, and capitalize on price changes. 

The options for BitMine are listed on the NYSE and follow the rules of the Options Clearing Corporation (OCC), which helps maintain fair and safe trading. These options are available with various expiration dates and strike prices, allowing both small and large investors to select the option that best suits their needs. 

Ethereum’s Supply is Tight, and Demand is Growing

The listing comes at a time when the Ethereum market is seeing a strong rally in the crypto market. Since mid-May 2025, investors have purchased over 2.83 million ETH, valued at approximately $10 billion. This is more than 30 times the amount of new ETH created in the same time. 

Most of this buying has come from exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and corporate treasuries. BitMine is one of those companies. These large purchases have pushed the price of Ethereum up by over 160% since April. 

Experts say the rise is not just about hype; it is mainly due to real demand. At the same time, only around 800,000 new ETH are expected to be released over the next year. This creates a big gap between supply and demand, which is expected to keep pushing the coin’s prices higher.

BitMine’s Long-Term Plan for Ethereum Leadership

BitMine is not just mining cryptocurrency. It has a clear and long-term strategy. The company aims to establish one of the most extensive Ethereum holdings in the world by acquiring 5% of the total ETH supply. This goal gives the company a strong position and continues to attract institutional investors, such as Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest, as the market evolves.

Other companies, such as Bit Digital and SharpLink Gaming, are also adding ETH to their balance sheets. Together, they are helping to change how Ethereum is seen, not just as a currency, but as a valuable asset for long-term growth.