What to Know:
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BTCS becomes the world’s first public company to issue dividends in Ethereum.
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Investors get $0.05 per share plus an extra $0.35 loyalty payout in ETH.
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Holders keeping shares until Jan 26, 2026, receive maximum ETH benefits.
BTCS Inc., a Nasdaq-listed company that focuses on blockchain, has made history again by being the first public company in the world to pay a dividend in Ethereum (ETH).The company announced a special one-time “Bividend” of $0.05 per share in ETH (or cash) to eligible shareholders marking a landmark move in corporate finance.
In addition, BTCS is offering a $0.35 per share loyalty payment in ETH to shareholders who transfer their shares to be held in book entry with the company’s transfer agent and maintain them through January 26, 2026. Combined, the total payout equals $0.40 per share in ETH for those participating.
BTCS’s Purpose Beyond Dividends
Charles Allen, the CEO of BTCS, said that this is more than just another dividend. It’s a promise of trust and a shield for loyal shareholders. BTCS wants to limit the ability of predatory short-sellers to borrow shares and reduce market manipulation by encouraging investors to move shares into book entry.
Allen stressed, “By rewarding shareholders who hold at our transfer agent, we block predatory short sellers, cut manipulation, and build a stronger base… Our loyalty program fights back,” underscoring the strategic thinking behind the “Bividend” initiative.
Opt-In Process
Shareholders must choose to receive the Bividend in ETH by September 26, 2025, the record date, and send in the required information, such as an Ethereum wallet address on bividend.com. Those who do not opt in will just receive the $0.05 payment in cash.
To receive the loyalty payment, shareholders must hold their shares with the transfer agent from September 26, 2025, through January 26, 2026.
Market Reaction and Broader Implications
After the announcement, BTCS shares rose and traded above $4.40, even though the company had about $6.65 in cash and digital assets per share. This shows the difference between its real value and its market price.
The move shows that more and more companies are using digital assets in their finances. As one of the pioneers after a similar Bitcoin dividend in 2022, BTCS is continuing to set a precedent for other firms. People who watch the industry say that Ethereum dividends could be the next big thing for shareholder payouts, which would make ETH more useful in traditional finance.
Setting a Precedent for Future Corporate Finance
BTCS’s Bividend could encourage other blockchain-friendly companies to try out digital dividends. Companies could look into loyalty bonuses, equity-linked tokens, or even voting rights that are powered by blockchain in addition to dividends.
This means that investors will have a system for distributing value that is more open, decentralized, and efficient. It makes companies less dependent on middlemen, increases shareholder loyalty, and sets them up as leaders in the changing digital economy.
If the Bividend model works, it could lead to a lot of people using it, which could change how dividends are paid in many industries. Picture a time when dividends are regularly paid in ETH, BTC, or even tokenized stablecoins. This would give investors more options and let them own digital assets directly.
Final Thoughts
BTCS giving out dividends in Ethereum not only gives shareholders crypto exposure, but it also changes the way public companies can share value. This program connects traditional finance with blockchain innovation, giving investors direct access to ETH while also protecting them from market forces and keeping them aligned with the long term.
As the first publicly traded entity to deliver shareholder rewards through Ethereum, BTCS is charting a new path, one that others may soon follow.
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