DeFi Technologies Receives Nasdaq Notification Letter Regarding Minimum Bid Price Deficiency

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DeFi Technologies (Nasdaq: DEFT) received a Nasdaq notification dated March 5, 2026, that its closing bid price was below $1.00 for 30 consecutive business days as of March 4, 2026, triggering a minimum bid price deficiency under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2).

Nasdaq granted a 180-calendar-day compliance period through September 1, 2026, to regain compliance by achieving a $1.00 closing bid for at least ten consecutive business days. If noncompliant, the company may seek a second 180-day period only if it meets other listing standards and notifies Nasdaq of cure intentions, which could include a reverse stock split; continued trading under ticker DEFT is unaffected for now.

Positive

• Nasdaq granted a 180-day compliance period through September 1, 2026
• Common shares will continue trading uninterrupted on The Nasdaq Capital Market under DEFT

Negative

• Closing bid price was below $1.00 for 30 consecutive business days as of March 4, 2026
• Failure to regain compliance could lead to delisting or a forced reverse stock split
• Company faces uncertainty about regaining compliance; no assurance it will cure the deficiency

TORONTO, March 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - DeFi Technologies Inc. (the "Company" or "DeFi Technologies") (Nasdaq: DEFT) (CBOE CA: DEFI) (GR: R9B), a financial technology company bridging the gap between traditional capital markets and decentralized finance ("DeFi"), today announced it has received a notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq"), dated March 5, 2026, notifying the Company that the minimum bid price per share of its common shares was below $1.00 for a period of 30 consecutive business days as of March 4, 2026 and that the Company did not meet the minimum bid price requirement set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) (the "Minimum Bid Price Rule") to maintain a minimum bid price of $1.00 per share.

Pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), the Company has a compliance period of 180 calendar days, or until September 1, 2026, to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Rule. To regain compliance, the closing bid price of the Company's common shares must be at least $1.00 per common share for a minimum of ten consecutive business days (though Nasdaq staff may, in their discretion, extend this to generally up to 20 consecutive business days). If at any time during this 180-day period the closing bid price per share of the Company's common shares is at least $1.00 for a minimum of ten consecutive business days, Nasdaq will provide the Company with written confirmation of compliance and the matter will be closed.

In the event the Company does not regain compliance by September 1, 2026, the Company may be eligible for an additional 180-calendar-day compliance period. To qualify, the Company will be required to meet the continued listing requirement for market value of publicly held shares and all other initial listing standards for The Nasdaq Capital Market, with the exception of the bid price requirement, and will need to provide written notice of its intention to cure the deficiency during the second compliance period, including by effecting a reverse stock split, if necessary. If the Company is not eligible for the second compliance period or Nasdaq staff concludes that the Company will not be able to cure the deficiency during the second compliance period, Nasdaq will provide written notice to the Company that the Company's common shares will be subject to delisting. In the event of such notification, the Company may appeal Nasdaq's determination to delist its common shares, but there can be no assurance that Nasdaq would grant the Company's request for continued listing.

This press release is issued pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(b), which requires prompt disclosure of receipt of a deficiency notification. The receipt of the Nasdaq notification letter has no immediate effect on the listing of the Company's common shares on The Nasdaq Capital Market, and the common shares will continue to trade uninterrupted under the symbol "DEFT."

The Company intends to monitor the closing bid price of its common shares and may, if appropriate, consider available options to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Rule. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Rule, or will otherwise be in compliance with other Nasdaq Listing Rules.

About DeFi Technologies
DeFi Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: DEFT) (CBOE CA: DEFI) (GR: R9B) is a financial technology company bridging the gap between traditional capital markets and decentralized finance ("DeFi"). As the first Nasdaq-listed digital asset manager of its kind, DeFi Technologies offers equity investors diversified exposure to the broader decentralized economy through its integrated and scalable business model. This includes Valour, which offers access to over one hundred of the world's most innovative digital assets via regulated ETPs; Stillman Digital, a digital asset prime brokerage focused on institutional-grade execution and custody; Reflexivity Research, which provides leading research into the digital asset space; Neuronomics, which develops quantitative trading strategies and infrastructure; and DeFi Alpha, the company's internal arbitrage and trading business line. With deep expertise across capital markets and emerging technologies, DeFi Technologies is building the institutional gateway to the future of finance. Follow DeFi Technologies on LinkedIn and X/Twitter, and for more details, visit https://defi.tech/ 

DeFi Technologies Subsidiaries

About Valour

Valour Inc. and Valour Digital Securities Limited (together, "Valour") issues exchange traded products ("ETPs") that enable retail and institutional investors to access digital assets in a simple and secure way via their traditional bank account. Valour is part of the asset management business line of DeFi Technologies. For more information about Valour, to subscribe, or to receive updates, visit  valour.com.

About Reflexivity Research

Reflexivity Research LLC is a leading research firm specializing in the creation of high-quality, in-depth research reports for the bitcoin and digital asset industry, empowering investors with valuable insights. For more information please visit https://www.reflexivityresearch.com/

About Stillman Digital

Stillman Digital is a leading digital asset liquidity provider that offers limitless liquidity solutions for businesses, focusing on industry-leading trade execution, settlement, and technology. For more information, please visit https://www.stillmandigital.com

Cautionary note regarding forward-looking information:
This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian and U.S. securities legislation. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, future expectations, plans and prospects, statements regarding the potential availability of an additional compliance period and the Company's intent to regain compliance under the Nasdaq Listing Rules, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts. The words "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "target," "will," "would" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking information, although not all forward-looking information contains these identifying words. Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company, as the case may be, to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to: the uncertainties related to market conditions; growth and development of decentralised finance and the digital asset sector; rules and regulations with respect to decentralised finance and digital assets; fluctuation in digital asset prices; general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; the Company may not meet the continued listing requirement for market value of publicly held shares and other initial listing standards for The Nasdaq Capital Market that would be required to qualify for a second compliance period; the potential that Nasdaq concludes that the Company would not be able to cure the deficiency during any second compliance period; and other factors discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's filings with securities regulators. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Any forward-looking information contained in this press release speaks only as of the date hereof, and the Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

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FAQ

What did DeFi Technologies (DEFT) receive from Nasdaq on March 5, 2026?

DeFi Technologies received a Nasdaq notice saying the stock's closing bid was under $1.00 for 30 business days. According to the company, this triggers a minimum bid price deficiency under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) and starts a 180-calendar-day compliance period.

How long does DEFT have to regain compliance with Nasdaq's $1.00 minimum bid rule?

DEFT has a 180-calendar-day compliance period ending September 1, 2026, to meet the $1.00 bid requirement. According to the company, compliance requires a closing bid of at least $1.00 for ten consecutive business days, subject to Nasdaq staff discretion on timing.

What happens if DeFi Technologies (DEFT) does not regain compliance by September 1, 2026?

If DEFT fails to regain compliance, it may be eligible for a second 180-day period only if it meets other listing standards and notifies Nasdaq of cure plans. According to the company, Nasdaq could otherwise issue a delisting notice and the company may appeal.

Will DeFi Technologies' (DEFT) Nasdaq listing stop while addressing the deficiency?

No, the Nasdaq deficiency notice does not affect trading and DEFT will continue to trade under its ticker symbol. According to the company, the notice is a disclosure requirement and common shares will trade uninterrupted during the compliance period.

What remedial options might DEFT consider to regain Nasdaq compliance?

The company may monitor its closing bid and consider available options, including a reverse stock split if appropriate. According to DeFi Technologies, management will evaluate measures to regain compliance but there is no assurance any option will succeed.