---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001493152-25-012108"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BTCS"
cik: "0001436229"
company_name: "BTCS Inc."
filed_at: "2025-08-18T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-17T11:52:13.781777+00:00"
event_type: "dividend"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# BTCS declares $0.05/share Ethereum Bividend; $0.35 loyalty payment in ETH for long-term holders

## Summary
- Dividend of $0.05 per share payable in cash or Ethereum (Bividend); record date September 26, 2025.
- Eligible shareholders who move shares to transfer agent and hold through Jan 26, 2026 get additional $0.35/share in ETH.
- First public company to pay a dividend in Ethereum; CEO Charles Allen emphasizes no toxic dilution.
- Market capitalization vesting condition for certain LTIP awards satisfied at >$150M for 30 consecutive days.
- Series V Preferred holders receive cash dividend only; not eligible for loyalty payment.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-25-012108
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BTCS
- cik: 0001436229
- company_name: BTCS Inc.
- filed_at: 2025-08-18T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: dividend
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1436229/000149315225012108/0001493152-25-012108-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1436229/000149315225012108/form8-k.htm

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