BTCS announced on Monday that the publicly-listed company will pay shareholders a dividend of $0.05 in Ethereum (ETH). Shareholders will receive a one-time blockchain dividend christened “Bividend” by the company. In addition, BTCS will offer a one-time $0.35 per share Ethereum loyalty payment to shareholders under the condition that they move their shares to book entry with their transfer agent.
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The total dividend from BTCS would come up to $0.40 per share in Ethereum for eligible shareholders. These payments are designed to reward shareholders for their long-term holdings and reduce the impact of short-sellers in the market. This would allow traders to hold both stocks and Ethereum cryptocurrency via the dividend from the company.
BTCS To Pay Dividend to Investors in Ethereum
This is a first-of-a-kind offering where a publicly-listed company is offering dividends in the Ethereum cryptocurrency. BTCS is a leading Bitcoin mining firm in the US, listed on the Nasdaq Composite index. Its price is currently at the $4.4 level on Monday and has surged 235% in a year. It has tripled investors’ money in a year and is among the top-performing stocks year-to-date.
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“BTCS has declared a special one-time dividend of $0.05 per share, payable to shareholders of record on September 26, 2025. Eligible shareholders will have the option to elect to receive their Bividend in Ethereum (ETH), based on the USD/ETH exchange rate on the record date. To receive your Bividend in ETH, you must complete the required election and wallet verification process,” read the official announcement.
The dividend in Ethereum from BTCS will be a big boost to both the stock and the broader cryptocurrency market. Ethereum is currently moving around the $4,275 price range and dipped in value after hitting $4,500 on Sunday. The bullish news from BTCS could boost ETH and make its price enter the greener side of the market’s spectrum.