Ethereum News Today: BTCS Offers Shareholders $0.05 per Share Bividend Payable in Ethereum

BTCS Inc., a publicly traded Ethereum treasury company, has announced a groundbreaking $0.05 per share dividend to be paid in Ethereum (ETH) to all BMNR shareholders, marking the first time a listed company has distributed dividends using the cryptocurrency. The one-time payment, referred to as a “Bividend,” is intended to reward long-term investors and reinforce the company’s integration of blockchain technology into traditional equity markets [2].

The company is also offering a $0.35 per share loyalty payment in ETH to shareholders who move their shares into book entry with BTCS’s transfer agent and hold them until January 26, 2026. This creates an opportunity for eligible shareholders to receive a total of $0.40 per share in Ethereum. The loyalty payment is designed to incentivize long-term ownership and limit the availability of shares to short-sellers, thereby reducing the potential for market manipulation [2].

To participate in the Bividend, shareholders must opt in via bividend.com and transfer their shares to Equity Stock Transfer by the record date of September 26, 2025. Those who do not opt in will receive the $0.05 payment in cash instead of ETH. The loyalty payment will only be issued to shareholders who retain their shares until January 26, 2026 [2].

Charles Allen, CEO of BTCS, emphasized the strategic importance of the initiative, stating that it empowers shareholders to protect their investments while curbing the influence of institutional short-sellers. The move underscores BTCS’s broader vision of bridging traditional finance and decentralized finance (DeFi) to drive long-term shareholder value and ETH accumulation [2].

The dividend follows a similar initiative in 2022, where BTCS distributed a Bitcoin-based Bividend, further establishing the company as a pioneer in blockchain-based shareholder rewards [2]. However, the current distribution in Ethereum represents a significant evolution in the company’s approach to rewarding investors with exposure to digital assets.

Despite the potential value of the Bividend and loyalty payment, BTCS shares closed at $4.41 on August 15, 2025, even though the company holds approximately $6.65 per share in cash and digital assets. The company views this as an indication of undervaluation and a justification for the timing of the dividend as a means of rewarding shareholders and reinforcing long-term value [2].

BTCS has filed a Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on August 18, 2025, and has made full details of the program available on bividend.com [2]. The initiative is also part of the company’s broader strategy to scale exposure to Ethereum through operations such as NodeOps and Builder+, which have contributed to yield generation and ETH accumulation [2].

The Bividend comes at a time when the stock has experienced a pullback, with BTCS prices weakening to around $4.41 in early August. For the year to date, the shares are still up over 68%, largely driven by the recent ETH rally. However, the stock has faced selling pressure, with 10.4% of the float shorted by the end of July. The dividend announcement may serve as a catalyst to stabilize the stock and attract new investors [1].

BTCS remains outside the top 10 largest Ethereum treasuries, holding 70K ETH in its known reserves. The company has increased its ETH purchases in July but has yet to see a corresponding reflection in the stock price. BTCS also leverages Aave lending and block-building operations to acquire ETH, with Builder+ accounting for 2.7% of Ethereum transactions in Q2 [2].

The move has drawn attention from both traditional and crypto-focused media, with several outlets highlighting the significance of the Bividend in bridging the gap between public equity markets and digital assets. The initiative is seen as a potential precedent for other public companies looking to engage shareholders with blockchain-based rewards [4].

Shareholders receiving the Bividend in ETH are advised to consult tax professionals, as the distribution is a taxable event under U.S. regulations. Additionally, Series V Preferred shareholders are only eligible for the $0.05 cash dividend and are not included in the loyalty payment [2].

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[1] title1.............................(https://www.morningstar.com/news/globe-newswire/9513644/btcs-offers-shareholders-a-005-per-share-bividend-a-blockchain-dividend-payable-in-ethereum)

[2] title2.............................(https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/08/18/3134896/0/en/BTCS-Offers-Shareholders-a-0-05-per-share-Bividend-a-Blockchain-Dividend-Payable-in-Ethereum.html)

[3] title3.............................(https://www.cryptopolitan.com/btcs-to-pay-out-on-chain-dividend-in-eth/)

[4] title4.............................(https://www.tipranks.com/news/company-announcements/btcs-announces-ethereum-dividend-initiative-for-shareholders)