BTQ Technologies Receives Approval to List on Nasdaq

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BTQ Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:BTQ) has received approval to list its common shares on the Nasdaq Global Market, with trading expected to commence on September 26, 2025. The quantum technology company, focused on securing mission-critical networks, will maintain its listings on CBOE Canada and Börse Frankfurt while discontinuing its OTCQX quotation.

The uplisting represents a significant milestone for BTQ, aiming to broaden its investor base and accelerate growth in the quantum technology sector. The listing remains subject to final regulatory requirements, including the effectiveness of its Form 40-F Registration Statement with the SEC.

Positive

• Uplisting to Nasdaq Global Market enhances company visibility and prestige
• Broader access to U.S. institutional and retail investors
• Maintains multiple exchange listings providing global investor access
• Potential for improved stock liquidity

Negative

• Additional regulatory compliance costs associated with Nasdaq listing
• Increased reporting requirements and administrative burden

Trading is expected to commence on Nasdaq under the symbol "BTQ" on Friday, September 26, 2025.

VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - BTQ Technologies Corp. (the "Company" or "BTQ") ("BTQ" or the "Company") (CBOE CA: BTQ) (FSE: NG3) (OTCQX: BTQQF), a global quantum technology company focused on securing mission-critical networks, is pleased to announce it has received approval to list its common shares (the "Common Shares") on the Nasdaq Global Market ("Nasdaq"). Trading is expected to commence on Nasdaq under the symbol "BTQ" on Friday, September 26, 2025.

Upon commencement of trading on Nasdaq, the Company's Common Shares will cease to be quoted on the OTCQX. BTQ will continue to trade on the CBOE Canada (CBOE CA: BTQ) and the Börse Frankfurt exchanges (FSE: NG3).

Olivier Roussy Newton, Chief Executive Officer of BTQ, commented, "We are thrilled to announce our Nasdaq uplisting which will help us accelerate into the next phase of growth. This evolution will give a broader set of investors access to what we believe is a unique and differentiated platform in the quantum space."

The Company's listing on Nasdaq remains subject to the satisfaction of all applicable listing and regulatory requirements, including, but not limited to, the effectiveness of its Form 40-F Registration Statement as filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").

About BTQ
BTQ Technologies Corp. (CBOE CA: BTQ | FSE: NG3 | OTCQX: BTQQF) is a vertically integrated quantum company accelerating the transition from classical networks to the quantum internet. Backed by a broad patent portfolio, BTQ pioneered the industry's first commercially significant quantum advantage and is researching and developing a full-stack, neutral-atom quantum computing platform with end-to-end hardware, middleware, and post-quantum security solutions for finance, telecommunications, logistics, life sciences, and defense.

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ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Olivier Roussy Newton
CEO, Chairman

Neither CBOE Canada nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward Looking Information

Certain statements herein contain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Such forward-looking statements or information include but are not limited to statements or information with respect to the business plans of the Company, including with respect to its research partnerships, the continued listing on CBOE Canada the and Börse Frankfurt exchanges, statements relating to the timing of the listing of its common shares on Nasdaq and the expected trading symbol, the Common Share's ceasing trading on the OTCQX, the benefits to the Company and its shareholders of listing the common shares on Nasdaq, the date that the common shares will begin trading on Nasdaq, and the development of a full-stack, neutral-atom quantum computing platform with end-to-end hardware, middleware, and post-quantum security solutions for finance, telecommunications, logistics, life sciences, and defense. Forward-looking statements or information often can be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate", "intend", "expect", "plan" or "may" and the variations of these words are intended to identify forward-looking statements and information.

The Company has made numerous assumptions including among other things, assumptions about general business and economic conditions, the development of post-quantum algorithms and quantum vulnerabilities, and the quantum computing industry generally. The foregoing list of assumptions is not exhaustive.

Although management of the Company believes that the assumptions made and the expectations represented by such statements or information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that forward-looking statements or information herein will prove to be accurate. Forward-looking statements and information are based on assumptions and involve known and unknown risks which may cause actual results to be materially different from any future results, expressed or implied, by such forward-looking statements or information. These factors include risks relating to: the ability to achieve benefits from a Nasdaq listing; the failure to meet Nasdaq listing requirements; failure to obtain effectiveness of the registration statement on Form 40-F with the SEC; the Company's Nasdaq listing being unsuccessful; the availability of financing for the Company; business and economic conditions in the post-quantum and encryption computing industries generally; the speculative nature of the Company's research and development programs; the supply and demand for labour and technological post-quantum and encryption technology; unanticipated events related to regulatory and licensing matters and environmental matters; changes in general economic conditions or conditions in the financial markets; changes in laws (including regulations respecting blockchains); risks related to the direct and indirect impact of COVID-19 including, but not limited to, its impact on general economic conditions, the ability to obtain financing as required, and causing potential delays to research and development activities; and other risk factors as detailed from time to time. The forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release, and the Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information or forward-looking statements, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

 

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FAQ

When will BTQ Technologies (BTQ) start trading on Nasdaq?

BTQ Technologies is scheduled to begin trading on the Nasdaq Global Market on September 26, 2025 under the symbol 'BTQ'.

Will BTQ Technologies continue trading on other exchanges after Nasdaq listing?

Yes, BTQ will continue trading on CBOE Canada (CBOE CA: BTQ) and Börse Frankfurt (FSE: NG3), but will cease trading on OTCQX.

What does the Nasdaq uplisting mean for BTQ Technologies?

The Nasdaq uplisting will provide BTQ with broader investor access, potentially increased liquidity, and enhanced visibility in the U.S. markets to support its next growth phase.

What regulatory requirements must BTQ meet for Nasdaq listing?

BTQ must satisfy all Nasdaq listing requirements and receive effectiveness of its Form 40-F Registration Statement filed with the SEC.

What is BTQ Technologies' main business focus?

BTQ Technologies is a global quantum technology company that specializes in securing mission-critical networks.