BTCS Rewards Shareholders in ETH
BTCS Inc., once a Bitcoin mining firm and now an Ethereum-focused company, has made headlines by announcing it will issue dividends in Ether (ETH). This bold move makes BTCS the first publicly traded company to pay dividends in ETH, a step designed to reward long-term investors while discouraging predatory short-selling.
What Is the “Bividend”? 💸
BTCS will pay a one-time dividend of $0.05 per share in ETH on September 26. In addition, a “Loyalty Payment” of $0.35 per share will be distributed in January 2026 to shareholders who hold their stock until then. Importantly, company insiders — officers, directors, and employees — are excluded from this payout, ensuring rewards go directly to investors.
Fighting Short-Sellers ⚔️
The strategy is clear: by paying shareholders in ETH, BTCS makes it harder for shares to be lent out to short-sellers. This protects investors while aligning them with the company’s long-term Ethereum strategy. The market reacted positively, with BTCS shares jumping 10.4% after the announcement.
Building a Massive ETH Treasury 🏦
BTCS currently holds 70,000 ETH worth over $303 million, ranking 11th among Ethereum treasury entities. Leaders like Bitmine Immersion Tech and SharpLink Gaming hold much larger amounts, but BTCS is aggressively climbing the ranks. Its use of DeFi protocols and equity offerings to fund ETH purchases shows how seriously the company is betting on Ethereum’s future.
The Bigger Picture 🌍
Ether treasuries have played a major role in ETH’s rally, pushing prices from $1,465 to nearly $4,800 in recent months. With the rise of ETH ETFs and institutional interest, BTCS’s strategy may inspire more firms to adopt crypto-native rewards for investors.
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