Large institutional investors have been progressively increasing their investments in crypto treasury companies like Bitmine Immersion Technologies, even as the DeFi sector faces severe liquidity constraints. Morgan Stanley and Bank of America stand among the principal investors enhancing their stake in Bitmine, which oversees a substantial Ethereum treasury, even amidst a broader crypto downturn.

In a week characterized by ongoing illiquidity in the market, notable DeFi platforms such as ZeroLend have succumbed to operational difficulties, forcing a complete shutdown. Furthermore, the crypto analytics service Parsec has ceased operations due to heightened market volatility.

Despite these challenges and a significant downturn in Bitmine’s stock price—approximately 48% in Q4 2025—major firms like Morgan Stanley have raised their shares to represent about $331 million, while ARK Investment Management reported a 27% increase in its investment.

On the contrary, major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum have seen uplift, each experiencing an increase of around 2.6% recently.

*This week’s crypto movements suggest a dynamic and evolving landscape, with institutional interests holding firm amid undeniable challenges. Join us next Friday for more insights on the crypto universe.*