Weekly Crypto Break June 5 
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|Updated: 2026-06-05
This week, the
crypto asset market was shaped by Ethereum treasury strategies, tokenization, and institutional payment infrastructure. BitMine’s plan to raise 300 million USD to accelerate Ethereum accumulation and FG Nexus’ additional ETH sale brought diverging approaches to corporate Ethereum positions back into focus. On the traditional finance side, the tokenized deposit network planned by a JPMorgan and Citi-backed consortium drew attention, while in DeFi, ether.fi’s 100 million USD allocation to Plume’s RWA vault showed that the real-world asset theme remains strong. On the market side, Bitcoin and Ethereum spent the week under pressure, with ETF outflows becoming more visible.
BitMine Seeks 300 Million USD Raise to Accelerate Ethereum Accumulation
Known for its Ethereum treasury approach, BitMine Immersion Technologies announced plans to raise 300 million USD through a preferred stock offering. According to the company’s filing, the offering is expected to include 3 million preferred shares priced at 100 USD per share, with an annual dividend yield of 9.5%. The company also plans for these shares to trade on the New York Stock Exchange, subject to approval.
BitMine says its strategy is now centered around the
Ethereum blockchain, ETH, staking, validator infrastructure, and treasury management. In this context, the new funding plan is tied to the company’s goal of increasing its Ethereum holdings and expanding its ETH-focused treasury strategy more aggressively.
Why it matters
This move shows that, alongside Bitcoin-centered treasury models, Ethereum-focused financing structures are also gaining momentum on the corporate treasury side. However, raising capital through preferred shares introduces a structure that offers regular dividends to investors while increasing the company’s sensitivity to variables such as ETH price, staking yields, regulation, and counterparty risk.
Tokenized Deposit Network Backed by JPMorgan and Citi
A consortium backed by major US banks including JPMorgan, Citi, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo is reportedly planning to launch a tokenized deposit network in the first half of 2027. Expected to be operated by The Clearing House, the network aims to support instant and 24/7 settlement by using
blockchain based representations of bank deposits.
The planned platform is expected to be used primarily by large global corporations for payments, liquidity movement, and treasury management. Through this structure, companies would be able to process cross-border payments faster and manage liquidity around the clock.
Why it matters
This step shows that major banks are moving beyond pilot projects and beginning to integrate blockchain directly into deposit, payment, and treasury management infrastructure. Tokenized deposit networks stand out as a bank-backed alternative that could compete with stablecoins, while also signaling that the transition between traditional finance and blockchain-based payment systems is accelerating.
ether.fi Allocates 100 Million USD to Plume’s RWA Vault
ether.fi allocated 100 million USD specifically to Plume’s new RWA vault. The new structure aims to give eligible users access to institutional-scale real-world asset yields through the ether.fi application. For Plume, the product is positioned as part of a broader approach to bring
RWA strategies to users through simpler and compliance-focused onchain vaults, rather than keeping them limited to institutional access points.
With more than 6 billion USD in user deposits, ether.fi provides a broad direct distribution channel for Plume’s RWA vault. Users will be able to access the structure through the ether.fi interface, creating an experience closer to traditional finance applications while preserving onchain ownership and custody.
Why it matters This move shows that tokenized real-world assets are moving beyond one-off fund launches and becoming products that can reach a broader user base. The ether.fi and Plume collaboration signals that RWA products in DeFi are moving toward a more scalable model built around yield, compliance, and user experience.
FG Nexus Sells an Additional 17.8 Million USD Worth of ETH
Known for its Ethereum treasury approach, FG Nexus expanded its selling activity by moving an additional 10,000 ETH, according to onchain data. At current prices, the latest transaction is estimated to be worth approximately 17.8 million USD. The company had previously sold more than 21,000 ETH from its treasury, generating roughly 55 million USD from those transactions.
FG Nexus accumulated a total of 50,770 ETH between August and September 2025 at an average cost of 3,860 USD. With ETH trading around 1,765 USD during the reported period, the company’s initial ETH position is estimated to be down by more than 100 million USD.
Why it matters This development brings renewed attention to how market downturns can affect the balance sheets of publicly listed companies holding Ethereum treasuries. FG Nexus’ sales also make the divergence in corporate Ethereum strategies more visible, especially at a time when some companies continue to accumulate ETH.
Bitcoin Price Chart
Bitcoin tested the 73,500 USD level during the week but failed to hold that area and pulled back, declining as low as 61,400 USD. In this setup, 70,000 USD stands out as an important near-term resistance area, while 60,000 USD is being monitored at a strong support level.
On the ETF side, total net outflows of 1.40 billion USD were recorded over the week.
Ethereum Price Chart
Ethereum showed a weaker setup compared with Bitcoin. During the week, it declined from around 2,000 USD to the 1,600 USD range. In this setup, 2,000 USD stands out as a strong resistance level, while 1,500 USD is being monitored as the next key support area. On the ETF side, total net outflows of 168.4 million USD were recorded over the week.
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