According to BTCS Inc., shareholders may receive up to $0.40 per share in Ethereum through a one-time dividend and loyalty reward, marking the first ETH dividend by a publicly traded company.
In an official announcement, Nasdaq-listed BTCS Inc. revealed it will issue the world’s first blockchain dividend in Ethereum, paying shareholders a one-time ‘Bividend’ of $0.05 per share in ETH. Those who transfer their shares to book-entry form with the company’s transfer agent and hold them until January 26, 2026, will also receive a $0.35 per share Ethereum loyalty payment, making the combined potential payout $0.40 per share. BTCS stated the move aims to reward long-term holders and limit shares available for short selling. Additionally, Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) disclosed it now holds 1,523,373 ETH valued at $4,326 each, totaling over $6.6 billion in crypto holdings, alongside 192 Bitcoin, making it the largest ETH treasury holder globally and second-largest overall crypto treasury.