Sharplink (SBET) Shows Record Institutional Ownership at 46%

By Chris Stiles • Thursday, February 19 15:28 • Permanent Link

Sharplink, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBET) has announced significant developments in its institutional ownership, brand refresh, and expansion of its leadership team. The company revealed that its institutional ownership of common stock has reached a record level of 46% as of December 31, 2025, marking substantial growth in institutional investor support.

During the fourth quarter, Sharplink attracted approximately 60 new institutional investors, further strengthening its institutional investor base. As of February 15, 2026, the company held 867,798 ETH, valued at approximately $1.72 billion. Notably, since June 2025, Sharplink has generated 13,615 ETH in staking rewards, with all rewards accruing to stockholders.

In a move to reflect its next phase of growth, Sharplink unveiled a comprehensive brand refresh, including a redesigned website with updated investor relations, ethereum opportunity page, and treasury dashboard. The company's new tagline, "Ethereum with an Edge," emphasizes its commitment to yield productivity, operational rigor, and institutional-grade execution, while maintaining an exclusive focus on growing the ethereum ecosystem.

Additionally, Sharplink announced the appointment of Steven Ehrlich, a veteran cryptocurrency journalist, as the head of research and communications. Ehrlich, known for his previous roles at Forbes and Unchained, is expected to enhance the company's engagement with both retail and institutional audiences to amplify Sharplink's mission to provide investors smarter access to the long-term Ethereum opportunity.

These developments come as Sharplink continues to position itself as a leading institutional-grade Ethereum treasury platform, offering public market investors smarter and more productive exposure to ETH. The company's focus on transparency, measurable results, and Ethereum advocacy is reflected in its brand evolution, aligning with the interests of both institutional and retail investors. Following these announcements, the company's shares moved 5.36%, and are now trading at a price of $11.00. Check out the company's full 8-K submission here.

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