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Thursday Nov 20 2025 11:20
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Concerns are escalating regarding the long-term viability of companies holding digital asset treasuries, particularly with the entry of major players like BlackRock into the market. BlackRock's announcement of a staked Ether fund could undermine the competitive edge currently held by existing digital asset treasuries.
According to a report by 10x Research, BitMine Immersion Technologies, the largest corporate holder of Ether (ETH), is experiencing unrealized losses of approximately $3.7 billion, equivalent to $1,000 per ETH purchased. This decline in net asset value (NAV) makes it difficult to attract new investors and traps existing shareholders in a situation where exiting entails significant losses.
Markus Thielen, founder of 10x Research, points out that digital asset treasuries (DATs) often impose complex and opaque fee structures, resembling those of hedge funds, which quietly erode returns. Unlike exchange-traded funds (ETFs), DATs lack transparency and the ability to exit positions easily without incurring substantial losses.
BlackRock's entry into the staked Ether market, with its lower management fees, poses a direct threat to existing digital asset treasuries. Investors may begin shifting their investments to BlackRock's fund, which offers a lower-cost source of yield compared to the hidden costs associated with traditional treasuries.
Crypto treasury firms face significant challenges amid increasing competition from major players like BlackRock. These firms must re-evaluate their fee structures and increase transparency to attract and retain investors.
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