According to reports, the Bhutan government put 320 Ethereum (ETH) on strike on November 27, 2025. The transaction was made through Figment.io, an institutional staking provider. Related reading: Bitcoin faces more downsides after recent crash, data shows. At the time of the move, Ether was valued at approximately $970,000. The transfer is being watched in both crypto and policy circles because it links a sovereign treasury with active participation in a public blockchain. Details from the Staking Move Onchain Lens say that the 320 ETH has created 10 new validators, which matches the network rule that each validator requires 32 ETH. The payment and validator settings were recorded on-chain and were visible to blockchain trackers shortly after the move. This is Bhutan’s biggest ETH move since May 2025, when the country moved 570 ETH to a Binance wallet, based on previous revelations. The Royal Government of Bhutan sent 320 $ETH, worth $920.8K, for stake in #ETH2.0 @Figment_io.https://t.co/q4dW3qJBT5 pic.twitter.com/qo0evHxthf — Onchain Lens (@OnchainLens) November 27, 2025 Beyond Treasury Management Observers note that Bhutan doesn’t just own crypto as an asset. By staking ETH, the country helps secure the Ethereum network and earn rewards that come from validators’ participation. Reports have suggested that the move also aligns with national plans to shift parts of Polygon’s digital identity project to Ethereum. That plan would make the chain more than a place to park money; it could become part of the public infrastructure. What it means for Bhutan It is already known that Bhutan holds a significant amount of Bitcoin. Public data and media reports estimate the country’s Bitcoin reserves at approximately 6,154 BTC, making Bitcoin the main reserve asset. The deployment of ETH, even on a smaller scale compared to those holdings, indicates that Bhutan is experimenting with using crypto not only for investments, but also as a tool for state services and network engagement. The move was described by some analysts as an example of a small state testing new financial and technical models. About Liquidity and Rewards When ETH is staked, it becomes illiquid for a period of time that is governed by network rules. That means the staked tokens cannot be used for immediate spending or trading. At the same time, validators earn rewards that can add modest income to the public coffers. The tradeoffs are clear: more participation in protocol security, less short-term flexibility in resource usage. Several commentators wondered whether deploying government bonds will impact how other small countries handle crypto reserves. Related reading: Crypto wins big: Thailand moves to 0% tax on local exchange wins broader crypto context On the global stage, the amount is modest, but the move is symbolic. Sovereign actors rarely use validators on large smart contract chains. This move was noticed because it links public services and reserve management to one blockchain. Regulators, market observers and blockchain developers have been monitoring the transaction and related policy steps to see if similar steps could follow elsewhere. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
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