SharpLink Gaming Buys $177M in Ethereum, Growing Its Crypto Holdings to $3.6B!

SharpLink Gaming spends $177M on Ethereum, increasing its holdings to 837,230 ETH valued at $3.6 billion.

Fridah Kangai
September 3, 2025
12:22 pm

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SharpLink expands its Ethereum holdings, spending $177 million on ETH.
The company’s internal ETH concentration ratio rises by nearly 97%.
Ethereum-focused treasuries, led by SharpLink, grow to $12 billion.

SharpLink Gaming (SBET), a Minnesota-based Ethereum treasury company, has taken a big step into the crypto world. Within a week, the firm purchased 39,008 ether, which cost it approximately $177 million. This purchase increases the total amount of ETH SharpLink owns to 837,230, worth about $3.6 billion.

The acquisition was mainly financed using $46.6 million raised via the company’s at-the-market equity program. This trade, which was finalized on Aug. 31, represents a big Ethereum investment. SharpLink has also accrued 2,318 ETH in staking rewards since it began its ether-denominated treasury strategy in June.

NEW: SharpLink acquired 39,008 ETH at an average price of ~$4,531, bringing total holdings to 837,230 ETH, valued at ~$3.6B.

Key highlights for the week ending Aug 31st, 2025:

→ Raised $46.6M through the ATM facility
→ Added 39,008 ETH at ~$4,531 avg. price
→ Staking… pic.twitter.com/dy7x1Ux0NY
— SharpLink (SBET) (@SharpLinkGaming) September 2, 2025

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SharpLink’s Strategy Shifts Toward Ethereum as Cash Reserves Decline

SharpLink’s internal ETH concentration ratio shot up to 3.94. The ratio provides an indication of how the company’s treasury is exposed to Ethereum relative to cash. Rising by close to 97 percent since early June indicates a heavy movement towards Ethereum holdings. Certain areas of interest in crypto underscore the company’s commitment to Ethereum, and cash reserves are on the back burner.

In May 2025, Joseph Lubin, co-founder of Ethereum and CEO of Consensys, was made Chairman of SharpLink. This was after a $425 million private investment round by Consensys and other investors. Sharplink’s new management and substantial financial support provide the company with the means to expand its presence in Ethereum.

SharpLink’s increasing presence in Ethereum makes it one of the largest corporate ether treasuries. The company’s move is part of a broader trend, with digital asset treasuries, which are focused on Ethereum, increasing in value, reaching more than $12 billion at the end of August (from a starting value of $4 billion at the beginning of the month). Much of this surge has been led by SharpLink and BitMine Immersion.

Although the crypto market is in a lull, and Ethereum dropped to $4,300, SharpLink is sticking to its long-term strategy. SBET shares were down by 3.5 percent on Sept. 2 and closed at $17.8.

SharpLink’s approach underlines its seriousness about Ethereum, making it one of the key participants in the corporate crypto environment.

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