Ethereum becomes preferred treasury asset for tech-savvy firms: Ray Youssef

Key Points

1. Ethereum's appeal to companies stems from its hybrid nature as both tech equity and digital currency, with firms like BitMine, SharpLink Gaming, Bit Digital, and BTCS holding significant ETH treasuries.

2. ETH's staking yield, programmability, and compliance-friendly roadmap make it attractive to forward-looking companies, especially those in the digital economy.

3. Ethereum dominates the real-world asset (RWA) market with 315 projects worth $7.76 billion, holding a 58.1% market share, followed by ZKsync Era and Solana.

4. Regulatory uncertainty remains a key hurdle for broader ETH treasury adoption, as companies seek clearer guidance to mitigate legal risks.

5. Notable corporate ETH holdings include SharpLink Gaming (280,000 ETH), BitMine (163,142 ETH), Bit Digital (100,000+ ETH), and BTCS (29,122 ETH), with GameSquare announcing a $100 million ETH treasury plan.