Wall Street legend Tom Lee just said something wild. He thinks...
Felix Prehn 🐶@felixprehn
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Aug 18, 2025
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Wall Street legend Tom Lee just said something wild.
He thinks Ethereum could pull a Bitcoin move. Maybe 100x returns.
But here's the twist: he's not buying Ethereum.
He's buying stocks that collect Ethereum like baseball cards.
He thinks Ethereum could pull a Bitcoin move. Maybe 100x returns.
But here's the twist: he's not buying Ethereum.
He's buying stocks that collect Ethereum like baseball cards.
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Let me break down this play:
Think of it this way: instead of buying gold bars, you buy stock in a company that hoards gold.
These "Ethereum treasury companies" buy tons of Ethereum and stick it on their books.
When Ethereum goes up, their stock prices can go up even more.
Think of it this way: instead of buying gold bars, you buy stock in a company that hoards gold.
These "Ethereum treasury companies" buy tons of Ethereum and stick it on their books.
When Ethereum goes up, their stock prices can go up even more.
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Tom Lee started Bitmine (ticker: BMR) in July 2025.
Already bought $2.9 billion of Ethereum. That's 12 times faster than the famous Bitcoin guy Michael Saylor did it.
Lee wants to own 5% of all Ethereum by next year. That's $20 billion worth.
Already bought $2.9 billion of Ethereum. That's 12 times faster than the famous Bitcoin guy Michael Saylor did it.
Lee wants to own 5% of all Ethereum by next year. That's $20 billion worth.
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Why buy these stocks instead of Ethereum itself?
No crypto wallets. No confusing exchanges. Just buy stock like normal.
Plus they "stake" their Ethereum and earn about 3% per year. Free money they use to buy more Ethereum.
No crypto wallets. No confusing exchanges. Just buy stock like normal.
Plus they "stake" their Ethereum and earn about 3% per year. Free money they use to buy more Ethereum.
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Here's where it gets interesting:
If Ethereum goes up 100x, Lee thinks these stocks could go up 300x. Why? They trade for more than just their Ethereum is worth.
MicroStrategy did this with Bitcoin and gave people 30x returns.
If Ethereum goes up 100x, Lee thinks these stocks could go up 300x. Why? They trade for more than just their Ethereum is worth.
MicroStrategy did this with Bitcoin and gave people 30x returns.
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The reason this might work: Wall Street is just starting to notice Ethereum.
Big banks are testing it. Even Trump's family invested in it. But Ethereum is still way below its 2021 high while Bitcoin hit new records.
Most regular people still don't get what Ethereum does.
Big banks are testing it. Even Trump's family invested in it. But Ethereum is still way below its 2021 high while Bitcoin hit new records.
Most regular people still don't get what Ethereum does.
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Here's the thing about finding these opportunities before everyone else catches on.
Listen: There's a simple 3-step system they use to trade confidently (despite having zero experience).
This is the same system Wall Street uses to spot patterns & opportunities.
Listen: There's a simple 3-step system they use to trade confidently (despite having zero experience).
This is the same system Wall Street uses to spot patterns & opportunities.
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I'm holding a masterclass walking through this exact system.
RT & comment "FREEDOM" & I'll send you the link.
Of course, there's always risk with stuff like this.
RT & comment "FREEDOM" & I'll send you the link.
Of course, there's always risk with stuff like this.
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Here are the other main players:
SBET - Shark Gaming. Mixes gaming with Ethereum stuff. Gets talked about a lot on social media.
BTBT - Bit Digital. Does mining and holds Ethereum.
BTCS - Another blockchain company with some Ethereum holdings.
SBET - Shark Gaming. Mixes gaming with Ethereum stuff. Gets talked about a lot on social media.
BTBT - Bit Digital. Does mining and holds Ethereum.
BTCS - Another blockchain company with some Ethereum holdings.
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Warning: these stocks move like crazy. Up 111% one day, down 90% the next.
Tom Lee calls this Ethereum's "2017 Bitcoin moment."
Bitcoin was $1,000 in 2017. Now it's $116,000.
He thinks Ethereum at $3,600 today is way too cheap. Maybe $7,000 to $15,000 by year end.
Tom Lee calls this Ethereum's "2017 Bitcoin moment."
Bitcoin was $1,000 in 2017. Now it's $116,000.
He thinks Ethereum at $3,600 today is way too cheap. Maybe $7,000 to $15,000 by year end.
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Here's what I'm doing (and I'm not some crypto fanboy):
I watch where Wall Street money goes. These stocks are getting more trading volume. Hedge funds will probably chase whatever goes up most this summer.
SBET gets the most attention from smart money people I follow.
I watch where Wall Street money goes. These stocks are getting more trading volume. Hedge funds will probably chase whatever goes up most this summer.
SBET gets the most attention from smart money people I follow.
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But here's my rule: only risk money you can totally lose.
Put maybe 1% of your money here. If it goes 100x, that 1% becomes huge. If it goes to zero, you lost 1%. Life goes on.
Don't bet the farm on the latest shiny thing.
Put maybe 1% of your money here. If it goes 100x, that 1% becomes huge. If it goes to zero, you lost 1%. Life goes on.
Don't bet the farm on the latest shiny thing.
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The setup looks decent:
- These companies buying Ethereum fast
- Wall Street paying more attention
- Ethereum still cheaper than Bitcoin
- Trump signed order allowing crypto in 401ks
But remember: crypto isn't regulated like stocks.
- These companies buying Ethereum fast
- Wall Street paying more attention
- Ethereum still cheaper than Bitcoin
- Trump signed order allowing crypto in 401ks
But remember: crypto isn't regulated like stocks.
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I'm not saying put your kids' college fund in this.
But if you have savings earning nothing and want crypto exposure without the hassle... these stocks might be worth watching.
The next few months will show if this is real or just another crypto fad.
But if you have savings earning nothing and want crypto exposure without the hassle... these stocks might be worth watching.
The next few months will show if this is real or just another crypto fad.
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My guess? We might be early on something big.
But that's just one guy's opinion.
If this helped you understand something most people are missing, follow for more market stuff without the complicated jargon.
But that's just one guy's opinion.
If this helped you understand something most people are missing, follow for more market stuff without the complicated jargon.