BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) joined the preliminary lists for the Russell 3000 and Russell 1000 indexes for 2026. FTSE Russell published the initial lists around May 22-23. A final decision on the company's inclusion is expected by the end of June 2026.
The company’s market capitalization has surpassed the $5.7 billion threshold required for the large-cap Russell 1000 index. This growth follows a strategic pivot to become the world’s largest corporate holder of Ethereum.
Confirmed inclusion would grant BMNR exposure to trillions of dollars in passive investment capital. Index funds and ETFs tracking these benchmarks would be forced to purchase shares. This increased demand could significantly impact the stock price.