BTCS Unveils $0.40 ETH Dividend to Reward Holders, Curb Shorts

BTCS Inc will pay a two-part ETH dividend totaling $0.40 per share to reward long-term shareholders and deter short sellers. A $0.05 per share ETH dividend is set for the September 26, 2025 record date, followed by a $0.35 loyalty bonus on January 26, 2026. BTCS holds about 70,000 ETH (roughly $301 million) in its crypto treasury and will credit ETH directly to registered shareholder wallets. The announcement drove BTCS stock up 10%, despite a year-to-date gain of 15% and a 45% slide since July. Ethereum’s price retraced from $4,800 to $4,300 amid spot ETH ETF outflows, even as public and Web3 treasuries boosted holdings from 3 million to 4.1 million ETH since August 10, now controlling 3.4% of supply versus 5.4% in ETFs. The dividend plan could strengthen ETH demand, support prices above $4,000 and attract new investors.