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BTCS Inc. (Nasdaq: BTCS) Q1 2026 revenue rises as crypto losses widen

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BTCS Inc. reported Q1 2026 results highlighting a sharp mix of improving margins and large crypto-related losses. Total revenues were $2.15M, up 27% from Q1 2025, driven by the Imperium DeFi line, which contributed $1.01M and about 47% of revenue.

Gross profit rose to $1.01M with a 47% margin, compared with $0.12M and a 7% margin a year earlier, as the business shifted toward higher-margin DeFi activity and away from low-margin block building. However, BTCS posted a net loss of $69.16M, mainly from $35.69M in unrealized and $29.29M in realized losses on digital assets tied to ETH price declines and collateral management.

On the balance sheet, total assets fell to $129.0M from $214.6M as digital asset values declined and some holdings were sold or redeployed into staking, DeFi, and liquidity pools. The company reduced gross debt to about $74.8M from $93.0M by repaying DeFi borrowings, and ended the quarter with $0.28M in cash and $0.53M in stablecoins. Management targets $6M of gross profit for 2026, reflecting confidence that Imperium will remain the main profit driver.

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BTCS is shifting toward high‑margin DeFi, but ETH‑linked losses dominate results.

BTCS grew Q1 2026 revenue 27% to $2.15M, with Imperium DeFi contributing $1.01M and pushing gross margin to 47%. This marks a clear move away from lower‑margin block‑building toward higher‑margin, Ethereum‑centric strategies.

Despite this, the company reported a net loss of $69.16M, driven mainly by $35.69M in unrealized and $29.29M in realized digital‑asset losses. These stemmed from ETH price declines and portfolio adjustments around DeFi collateral and liquidity pools, showing how sensitive results are to crypto markets.

BTCS ended Q1 with total assets of $129.0M and reduced gross debt to roughly $74.8M, repaying DeFi borrowings. Management is targeting $6M in 2026 gross profit, contingent on Imperium’s continued scaling and more stable digital‑asset conditions, according to the company’s commentary.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Total revenue $2,147,377 For the three months ended March 31, 2026; up 27% YoY
Gross profit $1,014,312 (47% margin) Q1 2026 vs $120,276 (7% margin) in Q1 2025
Net loss $69,164,319 For the three months ended March 31, 2026
DeFi revenues (Imperium) $1,012,026 Q1 2026; approximately 47% of total revenues
Total assets $129,025,504 As of March 31, 2026 vs $214,631,822 on December 31, 2025
Total liabilities $56,919,637 As of March 31, 2026
Gross debt obligations $74.8 million As of March 31, 2026, reduced from $93.0 million
Cash and cash equivalents $284,631 End of Q1 2026; down from $1,526,395 at beginning of period
DeFi financial
"driven by growth from Imperium, the Company’s DeFi business line"
DeFi, short for decentralized finance, is a system of financial services built on blockchain technology that operates without traditional banks or intermediaries. It allows people to borrow, lend, trade, and earn interest directly with each other through digital platforms, much like using a peer-to-peer marketplace. For investors, DeFi offers the potential for greater access, transparency, and control over their financial activities.
liquidity pool positions financial
"Digital assets – liquidity pool positions ... deployments of digital assets into liquidity pool positions"
unrealized loss on digital assets financial
"Unrealized loss on digital assets | | | 35,685,176"
At-The-Market ("ATM") Agreement financial
"During the quarter, the Company did not sell any shares under its At-The-Market (“ATM”) Agreement."
Ethereum-first financial
"is a U.S.-based Ethereum-first blockchain technology company committed to driving scalable revenue"
Revenue $2,147,377 +27% YoY
Gross profit $1,014,312 (47% margin) +745% YoY
Net loss $69,164,319 wider vs $17,268,697 in Q1 2025
DeFi revenues $1,012,026 not present in Q1 2025
Guidance

Management highlighted a 2026 gross profit target of $6 million, expecting Imperium to be the primary gross profit driver through the remainder of the year.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

 

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 15, 2026

 

BTCS INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada   001-40792   90-1096644

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

 

On May 15, 2026, BTCS Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026, which is furnished with this report as Exhibit 99.1. Additionally, on May 15, 2026, the Company made available on its website (www.btcs.com) an updated corporate presentation, which is furnished with this report as Exhibit 99.2.

 

The foregoing (including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) is being furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 and will not be deemed to be filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise be subject to the liabilities of that section, nor will it be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filings.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits
   
99.1 Press Release dated May 15, 2026
99.2 Investor Presentation – May 15, 2026
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

+ Furnished herewith.

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  BTCS INC.
     
Date: May 15, 2026 By: /s/ Charles W. Allen
  Name: Charles W. Allen
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

BTCS Reports Gross Profit of $1.0 Million and 47% Gross Margin for First Quarter 2026

Gross profit increases 745% year-over-year, driven by growth from Imperium, the Company’s DeFi business line

 

Wayne, PA – (GlobeNewswire – May 15, 2026) – BTCS Inc. (Nasdaq: BTCS) (“BTCS” or the “Company”), short for Blockchain Technology Consensus Solutions, a company focused on blockchain infrastructure and decentralized finance operations, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 (“Q1 2026”).

The Company also released an updated investor presentation available at www.btcs.com/investors/.

 

Q1 2026 demonstrated the power of our business model and the strategic value of Imperium,” said Charles Allen, Chief Executive Officer. “We generated $2.1 million in total revenue and delivered $1.0 million in gross profit at a 47% gross margin. This quarter is a clear reflection of Imperium’s growing impact on both revenue and profit margin, and we expect that contribution to expand as we scale.”

 

Financial Highlights

 

First Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights

 

Total revenues increased 27% to $2.1 million for Q1 2026, compared to $1.7 million in Q1 2025, driven by the addition of Imperium DeFi revenues, which were not present in the prior year period.
   
Gross profit increased 745% to $1.0 million (47% margin) for Q1 2026, compared to $0.1 million (7% margin) in Q1 2025 and $0.8 million (12% margin) in Q4 2025. The improvement reflects the growing contribution of Imperium’s high-margin DeFi revenues and continued operating efficiencies in the Company’s blockchain infrastructure segment.
   
Although revenues fell QoQ from $7.0 million for Q4 2025 to $2.1 million for Q1 2026, gross profits increased 25%, as the Company’s business focus shifted from high-growth, low-margin block-building efforts to Imperium, its high-growth, high-margin business.
   
DeFi revenues (Imperium) totaled $1.0 million for Q1 2026, representing approximately 47% of total revenues.
   
Blockchain infrastructure revenues, comprising NodeOps and Builder+, totaled $1.1 million for Q1 2026, compared to $1.7 million in Q1 2025 and $6.3 million in Q4 2025.
   
Net loss for Q1 2026 was $69.1 million, compared to $17.3 million in Q1 2025. The net loss was primarily driven by non-cash items, including $35.7 million in unrealized losses on digital assets resulting from ETH price declines during the period and $29.3 million in realized losses on digital asset transactions related to ETH sales used to manage DeFi collateral levels and deposits into liquidity pool positions.

 

Balance Sheet Highlights

 

Total assets were $129.0 million as of March 31, 2026, compared to $214.6 million as of December 31, 2025, primarily reflecting declines in the fair value of digital asset holdings due to ETH price movements during the quarter, the sale of approximately $18.7 million of digital assets, and the redeployment of assets across staking, DeFi, and liquidity pool strategies.
   
The Company reduced gross debt obligations by approximately $18.2 million during Q1 2026, to approximately $74.8 million as of March 31, 2026, from $93.0 million as of December 31, 2025, through repayments of DeFi protocol borrowings. Amounts are presented gross of unamortized debt discounts of $5.2 million and $6.0 million, respectively.
   
Common shares outstanding (including unvested restricted common stock) increased to 49.8 million as of March 31, 2026, compared to 46.9 million as of December 31, 2025, primarily reflecting restricted stock unit activity during the quarter. During the quarter, the Company did not sell any shares under its At-The-Market (“ATM”) Agreement.

 

 

 

 

 

Michael Prevoznik, Chief Financial Officer, stated, “Imperium generated nearly half of our total revenue in the quarter and was the driving factor behind our strong gross profit margin. As we continue to scale Imperium and optimize our infrastructure operations, we remain focused on scaling revenue, expanding gross profit, and delivering long-term value for our shareholders. Amid market volatility, we proactively reduced leverage during the quarter, reflecting our disciplined approach to risk management.”

 

Operational Highlights

 

Improving profit margin: Total cost of revenues for the quarter declined 28% year-over-year as the Company continued to drive efficiencies across its blockchain infrastructure operations, contributing to the increased gross profit and gross profit margin during the quarter.
Imperium scaling: During the quarter, BTCS continued to expand Imperium, broadening its on-chain liquidity provision strategies and DeFi participation by utilizing several DeFi protocols within the Ethereum ecosystem.

 

The hard work from our engineering team shows what Imperium is capable of,” said Ben Hunter, Chief Technology Officer. “We developed and implemented new on-chain strategies that drove meaningful improvements in both Q1 revenue generation and margin across our DeFi operations. As we continue to develop and refine new quantitative DeFi strategies, we believe Imperium will play an increasingly important role in BTCS’s growth and profitability in the quarters ahead.”

 

Company Commentary and Outlook

 

Imperium remains the core strategic focus for BTCS in 2026. Following its launch in the second half of 2025, Imperium has grown rapidly, and the first quarter results demonstrate its increasing contribution to the Company’s revenue mix. As the Company continues to deploy resources towards Imperium, management expects it to be the primary driver of gross profit through the remainder of the year.

 

BTCS’s 2026 gross profit target of $6 million reflects management’s conviction in the Company’s ability to generate high-margin revenue. Embedded in the Company’s performance incentive program, this target aligns management, employees, and shareholders around a common goal of building a profitable business that creates long-term shareholder value. Management believes the Company is well-positioned to continue building toward this goal throughout 2026.

 

I am optimistic about the rest of 2026 as Imperium continues to scale,” said Mr. Allen. “Additionally, I believe the pending Clarity Act legislation, if passed, will provide the regulatory clarity that institutional participants need to further embrace the blockchain industry. This legislation should serve as a significant catalyst for broader adoption and a meaningful tailwind for BTCS and the Ethereum ecosystem.”

 

About BTCS:

 

BTCS Inc. (“BTCS” or the “Company”), short for Blockchain Technology Consensus Solutions, is a U.S.-based Ethereum-first blockchain technology company committed to driving scalable revenue and asset accumulation through its hallmark strategy, the DeFi/TradFi Accretion Flywheel, an integrated approach to capital formation and blockchain infrastructure. By combining decentralized finance (“DeFi”) and traditional finance (“TradFi”) mechanisms with its blockchain infrastructure operations, comprising NodeOps (staking), Builder+ (block building), and Imperium (DeFi deployments), BTCS offers a unique opportunity for blockchain exposure, driven by recurring on-chain revenue generation and an Ethereum-focused strategy. Discover how BTCS offers exposure to Ethereum and its on-chain economy through the public markets at www.btcs.com.

 

 

 

 

 

Forward-Looking Statements:

 

Certain statements in this press release constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These include, without limitation, statements regarding providing value to shareholders, growth (including revenue growth), long-term value creation, expected results from Imperium, improving margins, the Company’s 2026 gross profit target, becoming profitable, expectations regarding Imperium representing a larger proportion of total revenue in 2026, beliefs regarding the Company’s market position, expectations for margin expansion, the scalability of the Company’s business model, the Company’s ability to generate recurring revenue streams, management’s beliefs regarding the benefits of continued investment in scale and order-flow partnerships, and the potential effects of pending legislation. Words such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “continue,” “predict,” “forecast,” “project,” “plan,” “intend,” “positioned,” “focus,” “target,” or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements. While the Company believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to the Company on the date of this release and speak only as of such date. These forward-looking statements are based upon current estimates, assumptions, and expectations and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, including without limitation: the inherent volatility of digital asset markets, including the market price of ETH and other digital assets; regulatory developments affecting digital assets and blockchain technology, including the uncertain outcome of pending legislation; competition in block-building, staking, and DeFi markets; operational risks associated with Builder+, Imperium, and NodeOps, including smart contract vulnerabilities and DeFi protocol failures; technological implementation challenges; cybersecurity risks; counterparty risks in DeFi protocols; potential loss or theft of digital assets; impermanent loss and liquidity risks associated with DeFi lending, borrowing, and liquidity provision activities; risks related to the Company’s use of leverage and collateralization requirements; fluctuations in transaction volumes and blockspace demand on the Ethereum network; risks related to changes in Ethereum network protocols, consensus mechanisms, or gas fee structures; concentration risk from the Company’s Ethereum-first strategy; risks associated with the Company’s reliance on third-party DeFi protocols; general economic and market conditions; and other risks set forth in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed on March 26, 2026, and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws.

 

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Financials

 

The tables below are derived from the Company’s unaudited condensed financial statements included in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on May 14, 2026, with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Please refer to the Form 10-Q for complete financial statements, accompanying notes, and further information regarding the Company’s results of operations and financial condition for the fiscal quarters ended March 31, 2026 and 2025. Please also refer to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 for a discussion of risk factors applicable to the Company and its business.

 

BTCS Inc.

Condensed Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

 

   March 31, 2026   December 31, 2025 
   (Unaudited)     
Assets:          
Current assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents  $284,631   $1,526,395 
Stablecoins   534,359    1,539,064 
Digital assets - treasury   2,067,022    2,388,607 
Digital assets - DeFi   105,135,152    177,718,244 
Digital assets - staked   8,753,681    30,657,401 
Digital assets – liquidity pool positions   11,358,006    - 
Digital assets – non-fungible tokens   25,689    41,690 
Prepaid expenses   254,111    146,031 
Total current assets   128,412,651    214,017,432 
Investments (Cost $600,000)   600,000    600,000 
Property and equipment, net   12,853    14,390 
Total Assets  $129,025,504   $214,631,822 
           
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity:          
Current liabilities:          
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  $17,655   $38,525 
Accrued compensation   251,176    1,609,208 
Accrued interest   219,340    225,115 
Loans payable - DeFi protocol   43,778,423    61,500,000 
Warrant liabilities   -    - 
Total current liabilities   44,266,594    63,372,848 
Convertible notes payable, net   12,653,043    11,842,195 
Total liabilities   56,919,637    75,215,043 
           
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)          
           
Stockholders’ equity:          
Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value per share; 20,000,000 shares authorized, of which:          
Series V Preferred Stock; 15,671,405 and 15,671,405 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively   1,975,701    1,975,701 
Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share; 975,000,000 shares authorized; 49,775,371 and 46,852,737 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively   49,775    46,853 
Additional paid-in capital   312,546,420    310,695,935 
Accumulated deficit   (242,466,029)   (173,301,710)
Total stockholders’ equity   72,105,867    139,416,779 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity  $129,025,504   $214,631,822 

 

 

 

 

 

BTCS Inc.

Condensed Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

 

   For the Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 
   2026   2025 
         
Revenues          
Blockchain infrastructure revenues  $1,135,351   $1,688,935 
DeFi revenues   1,012,026    - 
Total revenues   2,147,377    1,688,935 
Cost of revenues          
Blockchain infrastructure costs   1,123,990    1,568,659 
DeFi costs   9,075    - 
Total cost of revenues   1,133,065    1,568,659 
Gross profit   1,014,312    120,276 
Operating expenses:          
Professional fees   293,114    282,759 
General and administrative   245,595    275,629 
Research and development   80,444    209,251 
Compensation and related expenses   2,794,732    688,202 
Marketing   27,844    245,172 
Impairment loss on intangible digital assets   209,921    - 
Realized losses on digital asset transactions   29,293,946    1,382,288 
Unrealized loss on digital assets   35,685,176    14,530,822 
Total operating expenses   68,630,772    17,614,123 
Other income (expenses):          
Interest expense   (1,547,859)   - 
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities   -    225,150 
Total other income (expenses)   (1,547,859)   225,150 
Net loss  $(69,164,319)  $(17,268,697)
           
Basic net loss per share attributable to common stockholders  $(1.43)  $(0.86)
Diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders  $(1.43)  $(0.86)
           
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding   48,228,269    19,967,045 
Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding, basic and diluted   48,228,269    19,967,045 

 

 

 

 

 

BTCS Inc.
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

 

   For the Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 
   2026   2025 
         
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Net loss  $(69,164,319)  $(17,268,697)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:          
Depreciation expense   1,537    879 
Stock-based compensation   1,724,532    3,598,309 
Blockchain infrastructure revenue   (1,135,351)   (1,688,935)
DeFi revenue   (1,012,026)   - 
Blockchain-based payments settled in digital assets   1,089,233    1,480,324 
DeFi interest expense settled in digital assets   474,879    - 
Blockchain network fees   368    3,054 
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities   -    (225,150)
Amortization on debt discount and issuance costs   810,848    - 
Realized losses on digital asset transactions   29,293,946    1,382,288 
Unrealized loss on digital assets   35,685,176    14,530,822 
Impairment loss on intangible digital assets   (209,921)   - 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Stablecoins   920,156    949 
Intangible digital assets   419,842    - 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   (108,080)   (172,102)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   (20,870)   50,870 
Accrued compensation   (505,939)   (3,595,028)
Accrued interest   (5,775)   - 
Net cash used in operating activities   (1,741,764)   (1,902,417)
           
Cash flows from investing activities:          
Purchase of productive digital assets for validating   -    (48,940)
Sale of productive digital assets   18,221,577    264,498 
Purchase of investments   -    (250,000)
Purchase of property and equipment   -    (1,695)
Sale of property and equipment   -    1,750 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities   18,221,577    (34,387)
           
Cash flow from financing activities:          
Net proceeds from issuance common stock/ At-the-market offering   -    228,955 
Proceeds from DeFi borrowing   500,000    - 
Payments on DeFi borrowing   (18,221,577)   - 
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities   (17,721,577)   228,955 
           
Net decrease in cash   (1,241,764)   (1,707,849)
Cash, beginning of period   1,526,395    1,977,778 
Cash, end of period  $284,631   $269,929 
           
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:          
Cash paid for interest  $267,908   $- 
           
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing, financing and other activities:          
Series V Preferred Stock Distribution  $-   $180,688 
Dividends distributions paid in ETH   (723,218)   - 
DeFi borrowing activity          
USDT received against ETH collateral from new DeFi borrowing   500,000    - 
ETH swapped to USDT in settlement of DeFi borrowing principal   18,221,577    - 
ETH swapped to USDT in settlement of accrued DeFi interest   474,879    - 
Liquidity pool activity:          
ETH swapped into stablecoins for liquidity pool deployment   5,060,996    - 
Deployments of digital assets into liquidity pool positions   (12,555,020)   - 
Withdrawals of digital assets from liquidity pool positions   1,031,535    - 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FAQ

How did BTCS (BTCS) perform financially in Q1 2026?

BTCS generated Q1 2026 revenue of $2.15 million, up 27% year-over-year, and gross profit of $1.01 million at a 47% margin. However, heavy unrealized and realized digital-asset losses led to a $69.16 million net loss for the quarter.

What role did Imperium DeFi play in BTCS’s Q1 2026 results?

Imperium DeFi produced $1.01 million of revenue in Q1 2026, about 47% of BTCS’s total. Its high-margin profile helped lift gross profit to $1.01 million and a 47% gross margin, significantly improving profitability compared with the prior-year period.

Why was BTCS’s Q1 2026 net loss so large despite higher margins?

The net loss of $69.16 million was mainly driven by $35.69 million in unrealized losses and $29.29 million in realized losses on digital assets. These losses were linked to ETH price declines and digital-asset transactions used to manage DeFi collateral and liquidity positions.

How did BTCS’s balance sheet change as of March 31, 2026?

Total assets declined to $129.0 million from $214.6 million, largely due to lower digital-asset values and sales. Gross debt obligations fell to about $74.8 million from $93.0 million, reflecting repayments of DeFi protocol borrowings during the quarter.

What is BTCS’s 2026 gross profit target and strategic focus?

BTCS has set a $6 million gross profit target for 2026, embedding it into performance incentives. Management plans to focus on scaling Imperium, the high-margin DeFi business, expecting it to be the primary gross profit driver through the remainder of the year.

How did BTCS’s blockchain infrastructure revenues trend in Q1 2026?

Blockchain infrastructure revenues were $1.14 million in Q1 2026, down from $1.69 million in Q1 2025 and $6.30 million in Q4 2025. This reflects a deliberate shift away from high-growth, low-margin block-building toward higher-margin Imperium DeFi operations.

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