Ethereum Co-Founder Supports Public Ether-Holding Companies

Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, expressed his support for public companies that acquire and hold Ethereum (ETH) in their portfolios, noting that this model facilitates access to the cryptocurrency for a wider range of investors.

In an interview with the Bankless podcast, Buterin stated that such structures can provide valuable services and diversification for people with different financial circumstances. He mentioned that companies investing in ETH through treasury firms, rather than holding the cryptocurrency directly, create more options for market exposure.

However, Buterin warned about the risk that the trend could turn into an “overleveraged game” if not managed properly.

Crypto treasury companies have attracted billions of dollars on Wall Street, with the main objective of purchasing and holding cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether. The growing popularity of this model has sparked interest from both institutional and retail investors, offering new ways to participate in the crypto market without directly holding digital assets.