Updated: December 12, 2025 (U.S. market close)
BitMine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: BMNR) ended a headline-heavy week with another reminder that this is not a “normal” equity story—it’s a high-volatility, crypto-treasury proxy where filings, capital plans, and Ether’s direction can move the stock fast.
BMNR closed Friday at $34.86, down 9.17% on the day, after trading from $34.74 to $38.80—an ~11.7% intraday range on heavy volume. [1]
Below is what drove the tape over the last few days, what analysts and aggregators are currently projecting, and what investors will likely watch into next week.
BMNR stock price today (Dec. 12) and what happened this week
Friday snapshot (Dec. 12, 2025)
BMNR finished the regular session at $34.86 and was indicated slightly lower in extended trading around $34.67 later in the evening. [2]
Friday’s key stats (regular session):
- Close: $34.86 (−9.17%)
- Day range: $34.74 – $38.80
- Volume: ~51.65M shares [3]
The week in five closes: big swings, modest net change
BMNR’s daily closes this week show the pattern clearly: strong early-week momentum, then a sharp late-week pullback. [4]
- Mon (Dec. 8): $35.84 (+5.23%)
- Tue (Dec. 9): $39.21 (+9.40%)
- Wed (Dec. 10): $40.40 (+3.03%)
- Thu (Dec. 11): $38.38 (−5.00%)
- Fri (Dec. 12): $34.86 (−9.17%) [5]
From Dec. 5 ($34.06) to Dec. 12 ($34.86), BMNR was up about 2.35%—but the path was extremely volatile. [6]
Takeaway: The stock didn’t need a major “new thesis” this week to move—it simply traded like a leveraged, liquidity-sensitive instrument tied to crypto sentiment and company capital/treasury headlines.
The biggest BMNR news from the last few days
1) Form 144 filed: shareholder proposes selling 152,044 shares
On Dec. 12, Reuters-reported coverage noted that shareholder Jonathan Robert Bates filed a Form 144 proposing the sale of 152,044 restricted shares, with UBS Securities LLC listed as broker and an approximate sale date of 12/12/25. [7]
Why it matters (and what it doesn’t mean):
- A Form 144 is a notice/permission step used before certain restricted stock sales; it does not guarantee that shares have already been sold or will be sold in full.
- Even small proposed sales can affect sentiment when a stock is trading with very high retail attention and momentum.
2) ETH-treasury update: 3.86M ETH and $13.2B total crypto/cash holdings (as of Dec. 7)
Earlier in the week, BitMine published a major treasury update: as of Dec. 7 at 4:00pm ET, it reported holdings including:
- 3,864,951 ETH (valued at $3,139/ETH in the company’s disclosure)
- 193 BTC
- $1.0B in cash
- A “moonshots” position described as a $36M stake in Eightco Holdings (ticker shown in the release) [8]
The company also stated it owns more than 3.2% of ETH token supply and reiterated its “goal” of acquiring 5% of ETH. [9]
This matters because BMNR’s market narrative has increasingly become:
“A public-market vehicle for Ethereum accumulation + future staking yield + liquidity.” [10]
3) Director resignation disclosed in an 8‑K (event date Dec. 5)
In a Form 8‑K with event date Dec. 5, BitMine disclosed that Raymond Mow resigned from the Board, effective immediately, and the filing stated the resignation was not related to a disagreement with the company on operations, policies, or practices. [11]
The same 8‑K also referenced the release of:
- A video of Chairman Tom Lee’s address at Binance Blockchain Week 2025, plus a transcript and press release attached as exhibits. [12]
4) Proxy statement filed: shareholders to vote on a massive authorized-share increase
On Dec. 9, BitMine filed its proxy materials for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders scheduled for Jan. 15, 2026 (Wynn Las Vegas), with a record date of Dec. 8, 2025. [13]
The most market-sensitive agenda item is Proposal 2: a charter amendment to increase authorized common shares from 500,000,000 to 50,000,000,000. [14]
The proxy explicitly flags dilution risk, noting additional share issuance may have a dilutive effect and could adversely affect the market price, while also stating the extra authorization could support strategic transactions and capital raises (and mentions the company has an at‑the‑market offering program). [15]
Why this is important right now:
Even though the vote is in January, markets often price dilution risk early—especially in stocks where the story already revolves around capital deployment into crypto holdings.
Macro backdrop: the Fed cut rates, and liquidity is back in focus
Crypto-linked equities often trade on liquidity conditions, so this week’s U.S. central bank action was a notable backdrop.
On Dec. 10, 2025, the Federal Reserve said it lowered the target range for the federal funds rate by 25 bps to 3.5%–3.75%. [16]
In an associated implementation note, the Fed also described operations to increase holdings through purchases of Treasury bills (and, if needed, other short-term Treasuries) to maintain ample reserves, a detail markets frequently interpret through the lens of system liquidity. [17]
BitMine’s own messaging tied its ETH-buying confidence to December catalysts, including the expectation of a Fed cut and an “end QT” narrative. [18]
Analyst forecasts and BMNR price targets: what the data says (and why it varies)
BMNR is widely covered by “target” aggregators, but those targets can differ meaningfully depending on source, timing, and methodology.
MarketBeat: “Buy” consensus, $47 target
MarketBeat lists:
- Consensus rating: Buy (based on 3 analyst ratings)
- Consensus price target:$47.00 (about 34.83% upside from $34.86) [19]
Nasdaq/Fintel: higher average target cited ($76.50) with wide range
A Nasdaq-hosted item (attributed to Fintel) stated that the average one‑year target for BMNR (listed there as NYSE American) was revised to $76.50, with a range from $60.60 to $94.50, based on aggregated analyst targets and estimates at that time (article dated Nov. 16, 2025). [20]
How to interpret these targets in a crypto-treasury stock
For BMNR, “price targets” can be less about traditional operating fundamentals and more about:
- ETH price expectations
- Premium/discount to crypto net asset value
- Expected dilution (authorized shares/ATM usage)
- Confidence in staking and execution
In other words: targets may move quickly if Ether moves quickly—or if investors reassess the “equity wrapper” risk (dilution, governance, liquidity).
What BMNR is really trading on: Ethereum treasury scale + future staking narrative
BitMine describes itself as a Bitcoin and Ethereum network company focused on accumulating crypto for long-term investment (including through capital raises), with mining and advisory-related business lines. [21]
But in practice, BMNR’s recent volatility reflects a market that’s treating it as:
- A large Ethereum treasury vehicle, and
- A potential staking-yield platform (via its “Made in America Validator Network” / MAVAN) expected to be deployed in early 2026, per company statements. [22]
The company also claimed it was among the most actively traded U.S. stocks by average daily dollar volume in early December (citing Fundstrat data and ranking it #37 by that measure). [23]
That liquidity can be a double-edged sword:
- It can amplify upside when sentiment is positive.
- It can also accelerate downside when profit-taking, filings, or broader risk-off moves hit.
Key risks investors are weighing now
1) Dilution risk is no longer theoretical
The proxy’s proposed authorized-share increase (from 500M to 50B) is enormous, and the proxy also acknowledges potential adverse price impact from dilution while noting flexibility for capital raises and strategic transactions. [24]
For a company whose strategy may require continual capital to accumulate ETH, the market will likely keep asking:
How much of the ETH-treasury growth comes from new equity issuance—and at what cost to existing shareholders?
2) “Treasury premium” can compress fast
Stocks that function as crypto-treasury vehicles can trade at premiums to underlying holdings during bullish phases—and see that premium collapse during risk-off periods, even if holdings remain large.
3) Extreme volatility is part of the package
BMNR’s beta and volatility metrics on market platforms highlight how fast the stock can move (and how quickly narratives can flip). [25]
4) Insider/holder selling headlines can pressure momentum
The Form 144 filing is small relative to BMNR’s daily volumes, but in a momentum-driven tape, optics matter. [26]
The week ahead: what to watch for BMNR (Dec. 15 week)
U.S. markets are closed for regular trading on Saturday and Sunday, so the next key session is Monday, Dec. 15.
Here are the most realistic “drivers” for BMNR over the coming week:
1) Ether price direction (and broader crypto risk appetite)
BMNR’s treasury disclosures anchor the narrative directly to Ethereum accumulation—so ETH’s trend remains the fastest-moving input into sentiment. [27]
2) Follow-on filings and capital signals
Given the proxy’s language on flexibility for equity issuance and capital raises, traders will watch for:
- Additional Form 144 / Form 4 activity
- Any updates to treasury holdings
- Any commentary on capital strategy, staking rollout timing, or liquidity planning [28]
3) Positioning ahead of the Jan. 15 shareholder meeting
Even though the annual meeting is weeks away, the authorized share proposal is the type of issue that can hang over the stock. Expect it to resurface in commentary whenever BMNR rallies. [29]
4) Macro and liquidity narrative after the Fed decision
The Fed’s Dec. 10 rate cut and messaging around reserves/purchases put liquidity back in the conversation—often supportive for higher-beta trades, but also sensitive to shifting expectations. [30]
Bottom line
BMNR ended the week lower on Friday but remains at the center of one of the market’s most closely watched Ethereum-treasury storylines. This week’s action combined:
- A high-profile ETH holdings update and “crypto supercycle” messaging [31]
- A Form 144 that put potential selling back in focus [32]
- A proxy filing that introduced a major, quantifiable dilution debate (50B authorized shares proposal) [33]
- A macro environment reshaped by the Fed’s latest rate cut and liquidity operations [34]
For next week, the simplest framework is scenario-based:
- Bull case: ETH strengthens and BMNR maintains a strong “treasury premium,” while dilution fears stay contained.
- Bear case: ETH weakens or the market re-prices dilution/issuance risk, compressing the equity premium and driving sharp reversals.
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