ETH Bividend

BTCS declared a special one-time Bividend of $0.05 per share, payable to shareholders of record on September 26, 2025.  Eligible shareholders had the option to elect to receive their Bividend in Ethereum (ETH), based on the USD/ETH exchange rate on the record date.

Loyalty Payment

Shareholders who hold their shares at the transfer agent from the record date until January 26, 2026 will also receive a special one-time “Loyalty Payment” of $0.35 per share based on the price of ETH on the record date. The Loyalty Payment will be payable solely in ETH and is only available to Common Stock shareholders and excludes company employees and directors. The Loyalty Payment will be made on or before February 6, 2026.

$0.05

per share

$0.35

per share

Investors who did not complete the Opt-In form and move their shares to the transfer agent did not receive an ETH Bividend; they received the $0.05 per share Bividend in cash and are not be eligible for the Loyalty Payment.

Type of Payment Amount Form Who Gets It Eligible Shareholders Requirements Payment Date
Bividend – Cash Dividend (Default) $0.05/share USD All eligible shareholders of record on Sept. 26, 2025 who do not opt-in for ETH Series V Preferred Stock and Common Stock None beyond holding shares on the record date On or before
October 17, 2025
Bividend – ETH Bividend (Optional Alternative to Cash Dividend) $0.05/share ETH Shareholders of record on Sept. 26, 2025 Common Stock Complete Opt-In form, provide ETH wallet, hold shares with transfer agent on record date On or before
October 17, 2025
Loyalty Payment $0.35/share ETH Common stockholders only (no officers, board, employees) Common Stock Complete Opt-In, hold shares with transfer agent from Sept. 26, 2025 through Jan. 26, 2026 On or before
February 6, 2026

Bividend Benefits and Rationale

This Bividend rewards our shareholders for their continued support while encouraging financial freedom by providing an onramp to owning Ethereum. BTCS has a long history of being first in the digital asset industry, and this Bividend will make BTCS the first public company in the world to issue a dividend in ETH. Along with the $0.05 per share Bividend payment, BTCS is offering a $0.35 per share Loyalty Payment to encourage shareholders to move their shares to Book Entry at the transfer agent, thereby preventing them from being lent to short sellers who are betting against BTCS.

Capitalize on Market Dislocation

At the time the Board approved the Bividend, BTCS’s share price was trading below the value of our cash and digital assets on hand.

Reward Shareholders

BTCS wanted to reward our long-time shareholders with a Bividend and Loyalty Payment for their continued support.

Protect Against Market Manipulation

By offering a Loyalty Payment, shareholders are incentivized to keep their shares at the transfer agent, preventing them from being lent to short sellers.

Promote Crypto Adoption

The Bividend gives our shareholders the opportunity to hold ETH directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is BTCS Inc.?

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How much was the Bividend?

On October 8, 2025, BTCS paid $0.05 per share in ETH based on the price of Ethereum on the record date of September 26, 2025.
Investors who did not elect to receive the ETH Bividend received a cash dividend of $0.05 per share.

Who was eligible for the Bividend Payment?

All shareholders of BTCS Common Stock and Series V Preferred Stock on September 26, 2025 were eligible for a $0.05 Bividend in either ETH or cash.

When is the Ex-Dividend date?

The Ex-Dividend date is September 26, 2025. This is also the same date as the record date.

When will I receive my Bividend and loyalty payment?

The payment date for the Bividend will be on or before October 17th, 2025. The Loyalty Payment will be made on or before February 6, 2026.

How Much is the Loyalty Payment?

BTCS intends to pay $0.35 Loyalty Payment to Common Stock shareholders who hold their shares at the transfer agent from the record date of September 26, 2025 through January 26, 2026. 

Investors who do not hold their shares at the transfer agent for the entirety of the required holding period will not receive a Loyalty Payment.

Who is eligible for the Loyalty Payment?

TThe Loyalty Payment is only eligible to Common Stock shareholders who have completed the Opt-In form and have held their shares at the transfer agent from September 26, 2025 through January 26, 2026. BTCS officers, directors, employees, and Series V Preferred shareholders are not eligible for the Loyalty Payment. Common Stock shareholders who already hold their shares at our transfer agent and complete the Opt-In form are also eligible for the Loyalty Payment.

What is a shareholder of record?

A shareholder of record is a shareholder who holds their shares at the Company’s transfer agent – not at a brokerage firm. If you are a BTCS shareholder and hold your shares with a brokerage firm (Robinhood, Etrade, Charles Schwab, etc.) then you are a beneficial owner, not a shareholder of record.

WHO IS BTCS' TRANSFER AGENT?

Equity Stock Transfer LLC , 237 W 37th Street, Suite 602, New York, NY 10018

How do I purchase BTCS shares?

BTCS shares are traded on Nasdaq under the symbol BTCS.

How will the Bividend be taxed?

Whether you receive your Bividend in ETH or Cash, the dividend is characterized as a return of capital distribution. For detailed information visit the Dividend Tax Information page.

How will the loyalty payment be taxed?

For detailed information visit the Dividend Tax Information page.

Where Do I get More information

 Detailed information can be found in our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 18, 2025, which includes the Opt-In form as an exhibit. If there are any discrepancies between the information provided on this website and the documents referenced above, the governing language will be that which is contained in the Opt-In form.

Will there be more Bividend Payments in the future?

BTCS is focused on driving long-term shareholder value through strategic growth initiatives and operational expansion. The Company will continue to evaluate the timing and appropriateness of potential future Bividend payments as it executes its long-term strategy and maintains a disciplined approach to capital allocation.