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Private investment firm Trend Research has become one of the largest holders of Ethereum by consistently buying the asset during the market downturn. The firm disclosed via an X tweet by its founder, Jack Yi, that it is preparing to allocate an additional $1 billion to more ETH purchases.
Yi called current prices a historic buying opportunity and advised against shorting the asset. The firm recently bought 46,379 ETH. The purchase raised its total to about 580,000 ETH, worth around $1.72 billion.
“I announce that Trend Research is preparing another $1 billion, and on this basis, we will continue to increase holdings and buy ETH. Our words and actions are consistent. We strongly advise against shorting. Undoubtedly, this will be a historic opportunity,” Yi said.
Trend Research has been buying Ethereum since October 2025, often using borrowed money to increase its investments. The firm borrows stablecoins from decentralized finance platforms like Aave to fund these purchases, getting almost double the investment on some holdings.
Despite Ethereum’s price being below its November 2025 peak of around $3,400, the firm still believes in its long-term value. Recent transactions show that Trend Research has made the list of top ETH holders. However, it still trails behind leaders like BitMine Immersion Technologies, which holds over 4 million ETH.
Trend Research is buying Ether as more institutions use it to earn returns through staking and decentralized finance (DeFi) in 2025. The firm, however, has lost over $141 million on earlier investments due to price drops. Nevertheless, it has continued to buy the asset, showing it is not discouraged by short-term market changes.
The company’s announcement boosts institutional confidence in Ethereum despite challenges, including new regulations and price volatility. Analysts note that these purchases reduce the available supply over time, which helps support demand during market downturns.
The trend shows that Ethereum is becoming more critical to institutional investments beyond just speculation. Meanwhile, Ethereum is currently priced at $2,932 with a market cap of $354 billion and a daily trading volume of $21 billion. The price is 40.7% lower than its all-time high in August.
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