Ether Treasuries Are Going Mainstream: Crypto Investment Firm Bitwise

Core Insights - Ether (ETH) is increasingly recognized as a treasury asset, with digital asset treasuries (DATs) moving beyond a bitcoin-centric focus to allocate significant resources to ether, creating structural demand that surpasses net new supply [1][2] - The demand for ether is bolstered by real yield from transaction fees and maximal extractable value (MEV), enhancing its scarcity narrative [2] - Ether is evolving into a programmable treasury asset that connects corporate finance with on-chain economics, moving beyond its role as a hedge or speculative investment [3] Demand Dynamics - The largest five treasuries exhibit a variety of strategies, including corporate accumulation, staking, and foundations divesting ether to support ecosystem development, showcasing ether's dual role as a reserve asset and a yield-bearing instrument [2] - BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) has acquired over 2% of ether's supply and raised $365 million to expand its holdings, indicating significant institutional interest [3] Future Outlook - The landscape of digital asset treasuries is expected to consolidate, with "mega whale" and "whale" DATs leading the market flows [3]