Thumzup Media Corporation to be Included in the Russell Microcap® Index

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Thumzup Media Corporation (NASDAQ: TZUP) announced its upcoming inclusion in the Russell Microcap® Index effective June 30, 2025, as part of the 2025 Russell U.S. Indexes annual reconstitution. The inclusion comes at a significant time as both TZUP and Bitcoin have recently achieved all-time highs, while the company continues its Bitcoin accumulation strategy. The Russell indexes, which serve as benchmarks for approximately $10.6 trillion in assets, are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and active investment strategies.

The Russell Microcap® Index membership, lasting one year, includes automatic inclusion in corresponding growth and value style indexes. FTSE Russell has also announced plans to transition to semi-annual reconstitution frequency from 2026 to maintain accurate market representation.

Positive

• Inclusion in Russell Microcap® Index, potentially increasing institutional visibility and investment
• Both TZUP stock and Bitcoin recently reached all-time highs
• Expected index-fund driven accumulation of Thumzup shares
• Automatic inclusion in growth and value style indexes

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Financial Index Analyst

Thumzup's inclusion in Russell Microcap Index will boost visibility and institutional investment potential while validating its recent growth and BTC strategy.

The inclusion of Thumzup in the Russell Microcap® Index represents a significant milestone that should materially enhance the company's market visibility and liquidity. This development is particularly noteworthy because Russell indexes serve as benchmarks for approximately $10.6 trillion in assets, meaning Thumzup will now gain exposure to a substantial pool of passive investment capital.

When a company joins the Russell indexes, it typically experiences several measurable benefits:

• Automatic purchase of shares by index funds tracking the Russell Microcap
• Increased visibility among institutional investors who use these indexes as benchmarks
• Generally improved trading liquidity and volume
• Enhanced credibility in the financial markets

The timing coincides with what the company describes as both TZUP and Bitcoin reaching all-time highs, suggesting a period of positive momentum. Thumzup's self-identification as a "BTC accumulator and advertising industry disruptor" indicates a dual business strategy – disrupting traditional advertising while also building Bitcoin reserves.

The company's inclusion in this index suggests it has reached a market capitalization threshold significant enough to warrant index inclusion, which provides external validation of its recent growth. The upcoming semi-annual reconstitution frequency starting in 2026 (changed from annual) means companies will have more opportunities to enter or exit the index based on their performance, potentially creating more regular catalysts for stocks in this category.

This index inclusion doesn't directly impact financial fundamentals but typically improves investor perception and technical market dynamics. For microcap companies like Thumzup, such institutional recognition often marks an important transition point in their public market development.

Index Inclusion to Occur on June 30, 2025

Russell's U.S. Indexes Serve as the Benchmark for Approximately $10.6 trillion in Assets
as of the Close of June 2024

Both TZUP and BTC Recently Hit All-Time Highs as Thumzup Continues to Execute its
Bitcoin Accumulation Strategy

LOS ANGELES, May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Thumzup Media Corporation ("Thumzup" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: TZUP), a BTC accumulator and advertising industry disruptor, today announced that the Company will be included on the Russell Microcap® Index at the conclusion of the 2025 Russell U.S. Indexes annual reconstitution, on the US stock market open on June 30, 2025.

The annual Russell U.S. Indexes reconstitution captures the 4,000 largest U.S. stocks as of Tuesday, April 30th, ranking them by total market capitalization. Membership in the Russell Microcap® Index, which lasts for one year, means automatic inclusion in the appropriate growth and value style indexes. FTSE Russell determines membership for its Russell Indexes annually, primarily by objective, market-capitalization rankings and style attributes.

"We believe that Thumzup's inclusion in the Russell Microcap® Index comes at an inflection point in our growth trajectory – both TZUP and BTC recently hit all-time highs as we continue to execute our Bitcoin accumulation strategy," stated Robert Steele, Chief Executive Officer of Thumzup. "We're honored to join the Russell-indexed family of companies and applaud the recent decision to increase the frequency of rebalancing. The inclusion of Thumzup in a Russell Index is a transformative milestone, which is expected to generate index-fund driven accumulation of Thumzup and improve long-term shareholder value."

Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and as benchmarks for active investment strategies. Russell's US indexes serve as the benchmark for approximately $10.6 trillion in assets as of the close of June 2024. Russell indexes are part of FTSE Russell, the global index provider.

Fiona Bassett, CEO of FTSE Russell, An LSEG business, commented, "The Russell indexes have continuously adapted to the evolving dynamic US economy, and it's crucial to fully recalibrate the suite of Russell US Indexes, ensuring the indexes maintain an accurate representation of the market. The transition to a semi-annual reconstitution frequency from 2026 will ensure our indexes continue to represent the market and maintain the purpose of the index as a portfolio benchmark."

For more information on the Russell Microcap^® Index and the Russell indexes reconstitution, go to the "Russell Reconstitution" section on the FTSE Russell website.

About Thumzup®

Thumzup Media Corporation (Thumzup) is democratizing the multi-billion dollar social media branding and marketing industry. Its flagship product, the Thumzup platform, utilizes a robust programmatic advertiser dashboard coupled with a consumer-facing App to enable individuals to get paid cash for posting about participating advertisers on major social media outlets through the Thumzup App. The easy-to-use dashboard allows advertisers to programmatically customize their campaigns. Cash payments are made to App users/creators through PayPal and other digital payment systems.

Thumzup was featured on CBS Los Angeles and in KTLA.

About FTSE Russell, an LSEG Business

FTSE Russell is a global index leader that provides innovative benchmarking, analytics and data solutions for investors worldwide. FTSE Russell calculates thousands of indexes that measure and benchmark markets and asset classes in more than 70 countries, covering 98% of the investable market globally. FTSE Russell index expertise and products are used extensively by institutional and retail investors globally. Approximately $18.1 trillion is benchmarked to FTSE Russell indexes. Leading asset owners, asset managers, ETF providers and investment banks choose FTSE Russell indexes to benchmark their investment performance and create ETFs, structured products and index-based derivatives.

A core set of universal principles guides FTSE Russell index design and management: a transparent rules-based methodology is informed by independent committees of leading market participants. FTSE Russell is focused on applying the highest industry standards in index design and governance and embraces the IOSCO Principles. FTSE Russell is also focused on index innovation and customer partnerships as it seeks to enhance the breadth, depth and reach of its offering.

FTSE Russell is wholly owned by London Stock Exchange Group. 

For more information, visit FTSE Russell.

Legal Disclaimer

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include, without limitation, statements about its potential growth, impacts on the advertising industry, plans for potential uplisting, and planned expansion. These statements are identified by the use of the words "could," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "expect," "may," "continue," "predict," "potential," "project" and similar expressions that are intended to identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that its plans, objectives, expectations and intentions reflected in or suggested by the forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurances that these plans, objectives, expectations or intentions will be achieved. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control) and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical experience and present expectations or projections. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements and the trading price for our common stock may fluctuate significantly. Forward-looking statements also are affected by the risk factors described in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K. Investors and security holders are urged to read these documents free of charge on the SEC's website at: http://www.sec.gov. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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FAQ

When will TZUP be added to the Russell Microcap Index?

Thumzup Media Corporation (TZUP) will be added to the Russell Microcap Index on June 30, 2025, as part of the annual Russell U.S. Indexes reconstitution.

What is the significance of TZUP joining the Russell Microcap Index?

The inclusion is expected to increase institutional visibility, generate index-fund driven accumulation of shares, and improve long-term shareholder value. It also includes automatic inclusion in growth and value style indexes.

How much in assets do Russell's U.S. Indexes benchmark?

Russell's U.S. Indexes serve as the benchmark for approximately $10.6 trillion in assets as of June 2024.

What is Thumzup's current business strategy regarding Bitcoin?

Thumzup is pursuing a Bitcoin accumulation strategy, and both the company's stock (TZUP) and Bitcoin have recently reached all-time highs.

How long will TZUP remain in the Russell Microcap Index?

Membership in the Russell Microcap Index lasts for one year, with index composition reviewed during annual reconstitution.