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BTCS Inc. BTCS

Finance Services · SIC 6199 · Vertical: Finance Services (SIC 6199)

1.04USD+4.52% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

BTCS Inc. is a Nasdaq-listed blockchain technology company that earns revenue from Ethereum infrastructure (validators and block building) and from DeFi activities through its Imperium division. Total revenues grew strongly in fiscal 2025 versus the prior year, and the company now focuses its resources exclusively on the Ethereum network.

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, BTCS Inc. (BTCS) stock was 1.04 USD (+4.52% on the day), with market capitalisation 54.6 m USD, dividend yield 0.00%, beta 2.42, 52-week range 0.97–3.55 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q2 2026): revenue of 2.4 m USD (−11.9% YoY), net income of -34.9 m USD (−999.2% YoY), diluted EPS -0.70 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
54.6 m USD
shares as of 17 Aug 2026
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
Diluted EPS TTM -3.98 · TTM to 30 Jun 2026
E/P (TTM)
-382.70%
TTM to 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
0.00%
DPS 12m 0.00
Beta (2y)
2.42
Volatility (1y) 87%
52-week range
0.973.55

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
39.4
weak (30–45)
Bollinger (20, 2)
0.95 – 1.29
in the lower half of the band · %B 0.26 · band width 30.5%
SMA 50 / 200
1.31 / 1.50
downtrend (price < SMA50 < SMA200)
MACD (12, 26, 9)
-0.09 / -0.08
MACD below signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month−31.1%−1.1%−30.0 pp—
3 months−5.5%−0.5%−5.0 pp—
6 months−54.6%+4.4%−59.0 pp—
Year to date−60.6%+12.3%−72.9 pp—
1 year−66.3%+13.5%−79.9 pp−52.3%
3 years+7.8%+76.4%−68.6 pp−64.5%
5 years−85.1%+63.7%−148.8 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−72.8%
11 Dec 2025 → 02 Nov 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−92.9%
09 Nov 2021 → 28 Dec 2022
Compound annual growth (5y)
−31.7%
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q2 2026 · 30 Jun 2026

Revenue
2.4 m USD
−11.9% YoY
Net income
-34.9 m USD
−999.2% YoY
Diluted EPS
-0.70
−600.0% YoY
net / operating
-1,426.7% / unavailable

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Revenue739.2 k2.3 m1.7 m2.8 m4.9 m7.1 m2.1 m2.4 m
Cost of revenue543.3 k2.3 m1.6 m2.9 m3.9 m6.2 m1.1 m952.3 k
Gross profit195.8 k67.1 k120.3 k-77.4 k1.1 m879.1 k1.0 m1.5 m
Research & development213.3 k232.2 k209.3 k193.5 k145.6 k131.0 k80.4 k82.1 k
Interest expense———8.0 k665.0 k789.0 k469.0 k448.0 k
Net income-9.0 m2.2 m-17.3 m3.9 m65.6 m-85.6 m-69.2 m-34.9 m
Diluted EPS-0.560.13 ≈-0.860.141.30-3.15 ≈-1.43-0.70
Operating cash flow-695.2 k ≈-1.1 m-1.9 m-1.3 m ≈-2.8 m ≈-3.8 m-1.2 m-22.2 k ≈
Capex——1.7 k1.8 k ≈4.6 k ≈4.7 k——
Share repurchases—————1.0 m——

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Fiscal years

Fiscal year2018201920202021⚠ 2022202320242025
Revenueunavailableunavailableunavailable1.2 m1.7 m1.3 m4.1 m16.5 m
Revenue YoYunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable—−20.8%+204.1%+304.8%
Net income-826.4 k-1.6 m-2.6 m-16.0 m-15.9 m7.8 m-1.3 m-33.4 m
Net income YoYunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable—unavailable−116.3%unavailable
Diluted EPSunavailableunavailableunavailable-3.09-1.250.45-0.08-1.00
Diluted EPS YoYunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable—unavailable−117.8%unavailable
net %unavailableunavailableunavailable-1,322.8%-939.0%583.6%-31.2%-202.2%
Free cash flow-508.2 kunavailableunavailable-4.9 m-782.2 k-3.6 m-3.5 m-9.8 m

The series breaks before 2022: earlier years come from the original reports of the issuer of that time, later years from a subsequent filing that restated the perimeter (a separation, discontinued operations). The year-on-year change across the break is not shown.

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
1.5 m USD
Financial debt
unavailable USD
Net debt
unavailable USD
Equity
139.4 m USD
Total assets
214.6 m USD
Debt / equity
unavailable
Current ratio
3.38x
ROE
-38.5%
ROA
-26.4%
FCF margin
-59.4%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
1.3 m
2024
4.1 m
2025
16.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

Cost of revenue
2023
359.8 k
2024
3.1 m
2025
14.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

Gross profit
2023
979.9 k
2024
946.0 k
2025
2.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

Research & development
2023
687.3 k
2024
755.8 k
2025
679.4 k

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

Interest expense
2023
—
2024
—
2025
1.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

Income tax
2023
0
2024
0
2025
0

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

Net income
2023
7.8 m
2024
-1.3 m
2025
-33.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
0.45
2024
-0.08
2025
-1.00

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
17.5 m
2024
16.3 m
2025
33.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
1.5 m
2024
2.0 m
2025
1.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

Current assets
2023
27.0 m
2024
38.1 m
2025
214.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
10.5 k
2024
7.4 k
2025
14.4 k

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

Total assets
2023
27.1 m
2024
38.2 m
2025
214.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

Accounts payable
2023
55.1 k
2024
70.4 k
2025
38.5 k

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

Current liabilities
2023
980.9 k
2024
4.2 m
2025
63.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
—
2024
4.2 m
2025
75.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

Equity
2023
26.2 m †
2024
34.0 m †
2025
139.4 m †

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
-3.6 m
2024
-3.5 m
2025
-9.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

Capex
2023
5.3 k
2024
2.6 k
2025
12.8 k

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

Free cash flow
2023
-3.6 m ≈
2024
-3.5 m ≈
2025
-9.8 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026derived

Investing cash flow
2023
186.0 k
2024
-2.6 m
2025
-197.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
2.7 m
2024
6.7 m
2025
206.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

Dividends paid
2023
0
2024
—
2025
2.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

Share repurchases
2023
—
2024
—
2025
4.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
304.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
113.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
EBIT growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing
Net income growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
FCF growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive

Profitability

Gross margin
26.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
EBITDA margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBIT margin
unavailable
input data missing
Net margin
-746.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
FCF margin
-47.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Returns

ROE
-354.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROA
-190.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROIC
unavailable
input data missing
ROCE
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (EPS)
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive

Balance sheet

Net debt
unavailable
input data missing
Net debt / EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
Debt / equity
unavailable
input data missing
Interest coverage
unavailable
input data missing

Liquidity

Current ratio
2.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Quick ratio
unavailable
input data missing
Cash ratio
0.0x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Cash

Operating cash flow
-7.8 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Capital expenditure
12.8 k USD
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Free cash flow
-7.8 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
FCF conversion
unavailable
insufficient data
Cash conversion
unavailable
input data missing

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days inventory outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days payables outstanding
3 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Cash conversion cycle
unavailable
input data missing

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
54.6 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Enterprise value
unavailable
input data missing
Market cap / net income TTM
unavailable
insufficient data
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
Earnings yield
-382.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/B
1.4x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/S
3.3x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBIT
unavailable
input data missing
EV/Sales
unavailable
input data missing
P/FCF
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
FCF yield
-14.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
0.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Shareholder yield (distributions)
12.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

1 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Insufficient data
What is missing
  • indicators available: 5 of at least 6
  • score weight coverage: 33.3% of at least 60%
  • valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

1.04 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 54.6 m USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
54.6 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
P/B
1.4x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
ROE
-354.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
-746.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
304.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
0.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Coverage and freshness

24/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 30 Jun 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 30 Jun 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 17 Aug 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 19 Aug 2026
verified 1554derived 134

Score by group

33% · Insufficient data

Estimated value range

unavailable — no valuation method could be computed

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · net debt missing: EV cannot be bridged to equity (missing debt is not zero)
  • Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · net debt missing: EV cannot be bridged to equity (missing debt is not zero)
  • Peers: P/Eunavailable · the base of the ratio is not positive
  • Dividend discount (DDM)unavailable · the base of the ratio is not positive

no valuation method could be computed

Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Finance Services (SIC 6199)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Insufficient data

Minimum-evidence gate: indicators available: 5 of at least 6; score weight coverage: 33.3% of at least 60%; valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Net margin · Quality-746.3%22 (vs peers)19%
FCF conversion · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth113.6%100 (on a fixed band)25%
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Interest coverage · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Current ratio · Balance sheet2.1x100 (on a fixed band)13%
P/E (TTM) · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
EV/EBITDA · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
FCF yield · Valuation-14.3%0 (on a fixed band)25%
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returns12.2%100 (on a fixed band)19%
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet· partial100/100 · 1/3 factors with a value
  • Growth· partial100/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Quality· partial22/100 · 1/3 factors with a value
  • Returns· partial100/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation· partial0/100 · 1/3 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

BTCS Inc. (BTCS). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-06-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 16.5 m USD in 2025; YoY growth 304.8%; net margin -746.3%; ROE -354.8%.

Valuation cannot be computed from the available data.

Insufficient data for a verdict (indicators available: 5 of at least 6; score weight coverage: 33.3% of at least 60%; valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1).

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: 113.6%
  • Current ratio: 2.1x
  • Shareholder yield (distributions): 12.2%

What contradicts it

  • Net margin: -746.3%
  • FCF yield: -14.3%

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): ROIC, FCF conversion, EPS CAGR 3Y, Net debt / EBITDA, Interest coverage, P/E (TTM), EV/EBITDA, Payout ratio (FCF).

Versus the vertical median

Finance Services (SIC 6199) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 39 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
—
vertical median 9.9x
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median —
P/S
3.3x
vertical median 4.4x
below median (−25.3%)
P/B
1.4x
vertical median 1.0x
above median (+39.2%)
ROE
-354.8%
vertical median -36.4%
below median
Net margin
-746.3%
vertical median -89.2%
below median
EBIT margin
—
vertical median -143.6%
Revenue YoY
304.8%
vertical median 10.4%
above median (+2,828.4%)
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median —
Dividend yield
0.0%
vertical median 4.0%
below median (−100.0%)

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

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BMNPBitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc.59.2 bn—-150.9%-14,306.6%+84.1%unavailable / unavailable
ARBKArgo Blockchain PLC45.2 bn——-117.2%−7.0%−97% / −99%
COINCoinbase Global, Inc.40.1 bn—-4.7%-12.5%+9.4%−44% / +21%
SOFISoFi Technologies, Inc.22.4 bn36.37.1%104.3%+23.1%−42% / +138%
RIOTRiot Platforms, Inc.5.8 bn—-50.5%-210.8%+71.9%−5% / +22%
BTDRBitdeer Technologies Group1.5 bn—-196.7%-171.3%−5.1%−51% / +45%
QFINQfin Holdings, Inc.1.3 bn1.725.3%31.1%+16.8%−72% / −65%
KEELKeel Infrastructure Corp.1.3 bn—-87.6%-230.6%+72.0%−40% / +47%
RHLDResolute Holdings Management, Inc.1.0 bn24.1—4.2%+9.9%−26% / unavailable
CDChaince Digital Holdings Inc.741.4 m—-12.3%-182.5%+277.9%−30% / +622%
GDOTGreen Dot Corp727.1 m—-2.8%-1.1%+20.7%+2% / +59%
JFU9F Inc.536.7 m23.24.7%125.2%+12.2%−52% / −43%
HIVEHive Digital Technologies Ltd.499.2 m—-66.4%-98.5%+158.3%−46% / −41%
CHADDefi Development Corp.310.0 m—-589.3%-1,319.5%+442.3%unavailable / unavailable
CPSSConsumer Portfolio Services, Inc.221.6 m9.97.5%5.0%+10.4%+23% / +7%
BKKTBakkt, Inc.215.0 m—-15.9%-1.3%−32.1%−70% / −87%
USBCUsbc, Inc.166.5 m—-414.1%—−100.0%−47% / −97%
DEFTDefi Technologies Inc.152.4 m2.374.0%62.9%+215.5%−74% / unavailable
SLNHSoluna Holdings, Inc.136.7 m—-114.6%-185.9%−21.8%−67% / −82%
SUIGSui Group Holdings Limited81.4 m—-683.9%-11,373.7%+18.1%−47% / −60%
YRDYiren Digital Ltd.68.9 m8.80.6%1.0%−85.9%−91% / −86%
BTCSBTCS Inc.54.6 m—-354.8%-746.3%+304.8%−66% / +8%
ZSTKZeroStack Corp.47.4 m—-1,993.6%-444.2%−0.5%−67% / −94%
EXODExodus Movement, Inc.43.5 m—-36.4%-79.9%+4.5%−72% / −6%

1- and 3-year price returns: for BTCS from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

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Estimated price (USD)

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What moves the 3-year price the most

    AI analysis

    AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

    In brief

    BTCS Inc. is a Nasdaq-listed blockchain technology company that earns revenue from Ethereum infrastructure (validators and block building) and from DeFi activities through its Imperium division. Total revenues grew strongly in fiscal 2025 versus the prior year, and the company now focuses its resources exclusively on the Ethereum network 1.

    SWOT

    Strengths

    • An integrated model combining validation, block building and DeFi, with digital assets treated as operating tools 1.
    • Strong growth in infrastructure revenue in fiscal 2025, with a rising Builder+ contribution 1.
    • Strategic focus on Ethereum after exiting other networks and secondary platforms 1.

    Weaknesses

    • Dependence on the ETH price affects both the value of holdings and the ability to support DeFi borrowing 1.
    • A very small team creates dependence on key personnel and limits redundancy in critical functions 1.
    • The company has no insurance covering losses of digital assets from theft or lost keys 1.

    Opportunities

    • Expanding Imperium and liquidity pool activity could diversify revenue sources 12.
    • Growing demand for DeFi and blockchain infrastructure may bring new integrations and clients 1.
    • Expanding private order flow could improve block-building efficiency 1.

    Threats

    • Ethereum protocol changes can alter validation and block-building economics outside the company's control 1.
    • Dilution of shareholders through ATM offerings and convertible notes may become significant 1.
    • Regulatory risk and smart contract vulnerabilities could affect operations and results 1.

    Risks

    • ETH volatility and liquidationhigh

      A fall in the ETH price can trigger liquidation of collateral in DeFi borrowing and loss of pledged assets 1.

    • Shareholder dilutionhigh

      Heavy use of ATM offerings and convertible notes could significantly reduce the stake of existing shareholders 1.

    • No insurance for digital assetsmedium

      The company has no coverage for losses from theft or lost keys, leaving self-custodied assets exposed 1.

    • Protocol changesmedium

      Changes to the Ethereum network may affect profitability, and the company has limited ability to adapt 1.

    • Regulation and limited resourcesmedium

      Regulatory changes and reliance on a very small staff may impose costs or operational constraints 1.

    Investment thesis

    What would need to be true (bull case)

    • If Builder+ keeps growing and extends its private order flow, infrastructure revenue could become more scalable 1.
    • If Imperium extends into liquidity pools, DeFi revenue could grow and diversify the revenue model 12.
    • Focusing on Ethereum could give a clearer position in blockchain infrastructure, especially if transaction volume rises 1.

    What would break the thesis

    • If the ETH price falls, the value of holdings and collateral requirements on borrowings could put serious pressure on the balance sheet 1.
    • Funding through ATM offerings and convertible notes could lead to significant dilution for shareholders 1.
    • If block-building margins compress, Builder+ revenue could fall below the company's expectations 1.

    What to watch

    • Development of Imperium revenue and DeFi share of total revenueQ3 2026
    • Trend in block-building margins and Builder+ revenue2027

    Products, market & competition

    AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

    The business

    BTCS runs three complementary business lines: Ethereum validator node operations (NodeOps), block building through Builder+, and DeFi activities through Imperium, launched in 2025 1. Infrastructure and DeFi revenues are presented separately in the financial statements 1. The company treats ETH as an operating asset rather than a holding for appreciation, and funds activity through ATM offerings, convertible notes and ETH-backed DeFi borrowing 1.

    In 2025 the company refocused on Ethereum, stopped node operations on other blockchains and discontinued the StakeSeeker and ChainQ platforms 1. ETH remains the operating base, and in the quarter ended June 30 2026 DeFi activity was extended to liquidity pools alongside lending and borrowing 2.

    The capital structure is central to the model: the company combines DeFi mechanisms with traditional capital markets, which may cause significant dilution to existing shareholders and liquidation risk if ETH value declines 1. The company had a very small staff, with nine full-time employees as of March 22 2026 1.

    Market context

    The blockchain and digital asset market is marked by rapid technological change, rising infrastructure demand on Ethereum and high price volatility 1. According to the company, transaction volumes and how blocks are built directly affect validator rewards and Builder+ opportunities 1. The total carrying value of digital asset holdings at June 30 2026 was about 88.1 million USD, most of it ETH 2.

    The markets in which BTCS operates are described as highly competitive, with low barriers to entry for some activities and continuous innovation 1. For investors this means results depend on operational performance and protocol dynamics, not only on the ETH price 1.

    Trends

    • Rising Ethereum transaction activitytailwind

      Growth in Ethereum transaction activity raises demand for block-building and validation infrastructure, which could support Builder+ revenue 1.

    • ETH price volatilityheadwind

      Because ETH is an operating asset, price declines can reduce the value of holdings and raise liquidation risk on DeFi borrowing 1.

    • Competition in block buildingheadwind

      Block-building margins may fluctuate as participants optimise strategies or new entrants appear 1.

    • Evolving regulatory frameworkmixed

      Digital asset rules are changing in the United States and internationally, which may bring compliance costs or activity restrictions 1. The effect depends on the specific direction of regulation.

    Competitive position

    BTCS competes with other independent node operators, infrastructure providers and institutional participants on Ethereum, as well as other Builders and DeFi funds or proprietary trading firms 1. Many competitors are private and not subject to public-company reporting obligations, so they may move faster 1.

    The company argues its position rests on combining validator and block-building experience with the ability to actively deploy digital assets, which differentiates it from single-segment players 1. Consolidation through mergers or alliances could, however, strengthen existing competitors 1.

    • Independent node operators and Ethereum infrastructure providers

      Compete in validation on Ethereum, where differentiation comes from operational reliability and security 1.

    • Other block builders (Builders)

      Compete for access to transaction flow and execution efficiency, and positions can shift quickly 1.

    • DeFi funds and proprietary trading firms

      Compete in allocating capital across DeFi protocols, where access to capital and risk management are decisive 1.

    • Larger infrastructure companies

      May have greater financial and technological resources than BTCS, according to the company's own description 1.

    News & filings

    In the press

    No news in our archive over the last 180 days.

    SEC filings

    • Current report25 Aug 2026
      Creation of a direct financial obligation · Financial statements and exhibits
    • Current report20 Aug 2026
      Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
    • Quarterly report19 Aug 2026
    • Current report01 Jul 2026
      Departure or appointment of officers · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
    • Current report09 Jun 2026
      Shareholder vote · Other events · Financial statements and exhibits
    • Current report01 Jun 2026
      Amendments to articles or bylaws · Financial statements and exhibits
    • Current report15 May 2026
      Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
    • Quarterly report14 May 2026
    • Proxy statement15 Apr 2026
    • Current report31 Mar 2026
      Item 4.01 · Financial statements and exhibits

    Sources

    1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / BTCS Inc. · 26 Mar 2026
    2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / BTCS Inc. · 19 Aug 2026
    3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / BTCS Inc. · 11 Mar 2026

    Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.