Bitcoin Surges Above $90,000 as Market Sentiment Recovers
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 22 2026
0mins
Should l Buy BMNR?
Source: Benzinga
- Bitcoin Rebound: Bitcoin surged by 1.32% to surpass $90,000, breaking a week-long losing streak, indicating a recovery in market sentiment that may attract more investor interest.
- Ethereum Recovery: Ethereum rose by 1.99% to reclaim $3,000, reflecting the overall cryptocurrency market's resurgence, which could drive up the stock prices of related companies.
- Market Liquidation: Over $630 million was liquidated in the last 24 hours, indicating significant volatility in long and short positions, particularly with Bitcoin's open interest falling by 0.35%, suggesting bearish traders are closing their positions.
- Stock Market Surge: The Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied by 588.64 points, or 1.21%, as Trump announced the cancellation of tariffs on EU countries, leading to a return of risk-on sentiment that dragged traditional safe havens lower.
Trade with 70% Backtested Accuracy
Stop guessing "Should I Buy BMNR?" and start using high-conviction signals backed by rigorous historical data.
Sign up today to access powerful investing tools and make smarter, data-driven decisions.
Analyst Views on BMNR
Wall Street analysts forecast BMNR stock price to rise
2 Analyst Rating
2 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 19.570
Low
39.00
Averages
43.00
High
47.00
Current: 19.570
Low
39.00
Averages
43.00
High
47.00
About BMNR
Bitmine Immersion Technologies Inc. is a technology company focused on Bitcoin mining using immersion technology, an advanced cooling technique where computers are submerged in specialized oil circulated to keep units operating at optimal ambient temperature. The Company operates in the cryptocurrency mining industry. Its business includes industrial scale digital asset mining, equipment sales and hosting operations. It is engaged in self-mining bitcoin for its own account, as well as hosting third party equipment used in mining of digital asset coins and tokens, specifically bitcoin. It conducts digital asset mining operations using specialized computers equipped with application-specific integrated circuit chips. Its data centers provide power, racks, thermodynamic management (heat dissipation and airflow management), redundant connectivity, 24/7 security, as well as software which provide infrastructure management and custom firmware that improves performance and energy efficiency.
About the author

Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
- Ethereum Holdings Surge: Bitmine acquired 50,928 ETH in a week, raising its total holdings to 4,473,587 ETH, positioning itself as one of the largest corporate Ethereum treasuries globally, thereby strengthening its market presence.
- Significant Staking Revenue: The company staked 3,040,483 ETH through its validator network and partners, generating an estimated annualized staking revenue of $172 million, showcasing its robust profitability and growth potential within the Ethereum ecosystem.
- Strong Financial Performance: Bitmine reported a GAAP net income of $328.16 million for FY2025, with diluted earnings per share of $13.39, reflecting the company's strong financial performance and profitability in the cryptocurrency market.
- Cash Flow and Investment Strategy: The company holds $868 million in cash and strategic equity investments, including a $200 million stake in Beast Industries, demonstrating its strategic vision in diversification and risk management.
See More
- Ethereum Acquisition: BitMine's acquisition of 50,928 Ethereum boosts total holdings to 4.47 million ETH, valued at $8.8 billion, with Chairman Tom Lee calling the pullback 'attractive', reflecting the company's commitment amid geopolitical uncertainties.
- Holding Proportion Increase: This acquisition elevates BitMine's Ethereum holdings to 3.71% of the total supply, nearing 74% of its 'Alchemy of 5%' target in just eight months, indicating a strategic positioning in the crypto market.
- Staking Strategy: BitMine currently holds 3.04 million staked ETH worth $6.0 billion, generating annualized staking revenues of $172 million with a seven-day yield of 2.86%, outperforming the Composite Ethereum Staking Rate, showcasing the effectiveness of its staking strategy.
- Technical Breakout: BMNR shares surged 9%, pressing against a key short-term resistance level, with current prices near $20.81; a sustained push through the $20.80-$21 range could pave the way for further gains towards the 100 EMA at $25.78, indicating strong technical support.
See More
- Crypto Asset Portfolio: BitMine's combined crypto, cash, and investments total approximately $9.9 billion, including 4.474 million Ethereum (ETH) and 195 Bitcoin, showcasing the company's robust position in the digital asset space.
- Ethereum Holdings: As of March 1, BitMine staked roughly 3.04 million ETH, valued at about $6 billion at $1,976 per token, controlling approximately 3.71% of the circulating Ethereum supply, further solidifying its market position.
- Trading Activity: BMNR's average daily trading volume nears $800 million, making it one of the top 150 actively traded stocks in the U.S. market, reflecting strong investor interest in its future performance.
- Stock Price Volatility: Although BMNR surged to a one-year high of $135 in mid-2025, its recent price has fluctuated between $30 and $60, with short-term moving averages declining potentially affecting investor confidence, while the long-term trend remains upward.
See More
US Stock Market Performance: At the opening of the US stock market, the Dow rose by 0.13%, the S&P 500 increased by 0.33%, and the Nasdaq gained 0.81%.
Cryptocurrency Stocks Surge: Cryptocurrency-related stocks experienced significant increases, with notable gains including COIN up 12.51%, GEMINI up 11.38%, and ABTC up 10.68%.
Overall Market Trends: The positive performance in both traditional and cryptocurrency markets indicates a bullish sentiment among investors.
Specific Stock Gains: Other notable stock increases included MSTR up 8.23%, HOOD up 8.19%, CRCL up 6.45%, and BMNR up 6.67%.
See More
- Bitcoin Price Surge: Bitcoin crossed the $70,000 mark in early Wednesday trading, reaching $70,906.31, which represents a 4.85% increase over 24 hours and an 8.29% rise over the past week, indicating strong market demand and a recovery in investor confidence.
- Global Market Capitalization Growth: The global crypto market capitalization reached $2.41 trillion, up 4.64% in the past 24 hours, reflecting a resurgence of investor interest in crypto assets, which may attract more capital into the sector.
- Ethereum's Strong Performance: Ethereum traded at $2,051.11, up 3.67% in 24 hours, aligning with Bitcoin's upward trend and further enhancing the overall vitality of the crypto market.
- Market Context Analysis: Crypto-related stocks jumped in premarket trading as risk assets attempted to stabilize following global volatility tied to the Middle East conflict, although oil prices remained elevated, market sentiment improved due to U.S. Navy intervention measures.
See More
- Market Bottom Signal: Fundstrat's Tom Lee suggests that the crypto market may be nearing its bottom despite ongoing geopolitical tensions, expecting a rebound by late March and potential strengthening into April.
- Optimistic Ethereum Outlook: While the sentiment of a 'crypto winter' persists, Lee remains bullish on Ethereum, emphasizing its strong network fundamentals and accelerating tokenization activity, arguing that long-term price action should align with usage growth.
- Bitmain's ETH Accumulation: Lee highlights that Bitmain Immersion Technologies has been accumulating approximately $50 million to $100 million worth of Ethereum weekly, with a cash balance reportedly exceeding $800 million, indicating strong demand for Ethereum in the market.
- Overdone Tech Stock Pullback: Lee believes that the recent pullback in software and AI stocks appears excessive, with many names retracing to April 2025 levels, suggesting that oversold sectors, including the 'Mag-7' tech giants, could mean-revert, helping lift equities and crypto into April.
See More









