Fundstrat's Head of Research and BitMine (BMNR) Chairman Tom Lee indicated that despite recent pressures from geopolitical tensions and earlier technical corrections in global markets, cryptocurrencies, the software sector, and the group of tech giants known as the "MAG-7" are poised for recovery this month—either having already bottomed out or nearing their lows. In an interview, Lee stated, "I believe the most intense phase of selling will conclude this week. I anticipate stock markets will rise in March." Over the past weekend, cryptocurrency performance weakened following attacks by the U.S. and Israel on Iran and subsequent retaliation from Tehran, unsettling global investors. However, when asked about concerns regarding Ethereum, Lee expressed confidence in its strong fundamentals, noting that with numerous tokenization projects being developed on-chain, its price is expected to catch up once market conditions improve. He added that despite war-related anxieties making investors nervous, he forecasts a stock market upturn in March. BitMine also disclosed that its total holdings in cryptocurrencies, cash, and "moonshot" assets have reached $9.9 billion. Specifically, the company has staked 3,040,483 Ethereum tokens, valued at approximately $6 billion based on the current price of $1,976 per token. Additionally, BitMine reaffirmed that its MAVAN staking solution is progressing as scheduled and is expected to launch officially in the first quarter of 2026. MAVAN is the name of the staking product introduced by BitMine.