--- title: "SharpLink Revives Ethereum Buying Despite $1.7B Paper Loss" date: 2026-06-26 author: "Kathleen Kinder" featured_image: "https://coinlaw.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/sharplink-restarts-eth-buying.jpg" categories: - name: "Cryptocurrency" url: "/crypto.md" tags: - name: "News" url: "/tag/news.md" --- # SharpLink Revives Ethereum Buying Despite $1.7B Paper Loss SharpLink has resumed buying Ethereum for the first time in eight months, adding another 5,000 ETH to its treasury despite sitting on more than $1.7 billion in unrealized losses. ## Key Takeaways - SharpLink purchased 5,000 ETH worth around $7.85 million through FalconX after an eight month pause. - The company now holds 876,285 ETH, making it the second largest public Ethereum treasury company. - Its Ethereum holdings are currently showing an estimated unrealized loss of more than $1.7 billion. - The latest purchase comes as Ethereum faces weak institutional demand, ETF outflows, and another difficult quarter. ## What Happened? Blockchain data from Arkham and Lookonchain showed that SharpLink received **5,000 ETH** from crypto brokerage FalconX on Thursday. The purchase, valued at approximately **$7.85 million**, marks the company’s first Ethereum acquisition since October 2025. Although the latest buy is relatively small compared to its existing holdings, it signals that the company remains committed to its Ethereum strategy even as the cryptocurrency trades well below its average purchase price. ## SharpLink Doubles Down on Ethereum Following the latest acquisition, SharpLink now holds **876,285 ETH**, valued at roughly **$1.3 billion to $1.4 billion** based on current market prices. The company’s treasury also includes **22,102 ETH earned through staking rewards**. According to estimates from onchain analyst EmberCN, SharpLink accumulated its Ethereum position at an average cost of around **$3,609 per ETH**. With Ethereum trading near **$1,550**, the company is currently sitting on an unrealized loss exceeding **$1.7 billion**. The previous [Ethereum](https://coinlaw.io/ethereum-statistics/) purchase came in October 2025, when SharpLink added **19,270 ETH** worth approximately **$78.3 million**. The company has not publicly confirmed the latest purchase. ## Ethereum Faces Growing Pressure SharpLink’s renewed buying activity comes during one of the most challenging periods for Ethereum in recent years. Ethereum has posted **two consecutive negative quarters** and is on track to finish the current quarter in the red as well. Over the past month, the cryptocurrency has fallen nearly **25 percent**, underperforming Bitcoin, which declined roughly **22 percent** during the same period. The broader crypto market also suffered another sell off this week. Ethereum dropped about **5 percent** in a single day, while Bitcoin briefly slipped below **$59,000**. In another symbolic blow for the network, **[Tether’s USDT](https://coinlaw.io/tether-statistics/) briefly overtook Ethereum’s market capitalization**, reaching approximately **$186 billion** compared with Ethereum’s market value of around **$185 billion**. ## Institutional Demand Remains Weak Institutional appetite for Ethereum also appears to be cooling. Data from SoSoValue showed that [spot Ethereum exchange traded funds](https://coinlaw.io/ethereum-etf-statistics/) have recorded **six consecutive weeks of net outflows**, with investors continuing to pull money from the products despite lower prices. The sustained withdrawals suggest many institutional investors remain cautious about Ethereum’s near term outlook. Even so, SharpLink continues to expand its exposure to the network. The company rebranded from **SharpLink Gaming** in February and broadened its focus beyond traditional [Ethereum staking](https://coinlaw.io/eth-staking-statistics/) into additional **onchain yield strategies**. ## Revenue Climbs Despite Heavy Losses SharpLink recently reported **$12.1 million in first quarter revenue**, a major jump from approximately **$742,000 during the same period last year**. However, the company also reported a **[net loss of $685.6 million](https://coinlaw.io/sharplink-734m-loss-growing-eth-holdings/)**, largely driven by non cash unrealized losses tied to its Ethereum holdings. Beyond its treasury strategy, SharpLink has also backed **Ethlabs**, a nonprofit organization founded by former Ethereum Foundation researchers to help prepare the network for broader institutional adoption. The initiative is also supported by **Ethereum cofounder and SharpLink Chairman Joe Lubin** and **Bitmine Immersion**. Meanwhile, SharpLink’s Nasdaq listed shares continue to struggle. The stock closed at **$4.56**, down roughly **27 percent over the past month** and more than **50 percent over the last six months**. ![Sharplink Sbet Stock Price 26th June](https://coinlaw.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/sharplink-sbet-stock-price-26th-june.jpg)Image Credit – [Google Finance](https://www.google.com/finance/quote/SBET:NASDAQ?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj-v9ymgKWVAxX3SGcHHazjLuIQ3ecFKAR6BAg0EAU) ## CoinLaw’s Takeaway In my experience, companies rarely keep buying an asset when they are already sitting on losses of this size unless they have **strong conviction in its long term future**. I found SharpLink’s latest purchase particularly interesting because it comes at a time when many institutional investors are pulling back from Ethereum. The move suggests that SharpLink sees the current weakness as an opportunity rather than a warning sign. Whether that bet pays off will depend on Ethereum’s ability to regain investor confidence and revive institutional demand in the months ahead. Definition of Blockchain. Link to full glossary entry follows the description.**Blockchain**A distributed digital ledger that records transactions across a network, with each block cryptographically linked to the previous one for security. [Read more](https://coinlaw.io/glossary/blockchain/) Definition of Staking. Link to full glossary entry follows the description.**Staking**Staking is the process of locking cryptocurrency in a proof-of-stake network to help validate transactions and earn rewards, replacing energy-intensive mining. [Read more](https://coinlaw.io/glossary/staking/)