BTCS (NASDAQ: BTCS) CTO discloses 196,360 shares and major option grants

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BTCS Inc. reported the initial equity holdings of its Chief Technology Officer, Benjamin Hunter, as of January 1, 2026. He beneficially owns 196,360 shares of common stock, including time- and performance‑based vesting components. Of these, 90,000 shares vest in equal annual installments over four years starting December 31, 2026, and an additional 50,000 shares are tied to market capitalization thresholds, with 40,000 of those also vesting annually over four years beginning on the same date.

Hunter also holds several stock option grants. One option for 120,000 shares at an exercise price of $1.52 per share expires on May 13, 2029, with 40,000 options already vested and the remaining 80,000 vesting in equal annual increments on May 13, 2026 and May 13, 2027. A second option for 61,260 shares at $2.47 per share expiring December 31, 2031 is fully vested, and a third option for 46,143 shares at $4.20 per share expiring August 7, 2032 is scheduled to vest on December 31, 2026.

SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Hunter Benjamin Henry

(Last) (First) (Middle)

303 W. LANCASTER AVE #336

(Street)

WAYNE PA 19087

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
01/01/2026

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BTCS Inc. [ BTCS ]

4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	CTO

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Common Stock	196,360(1)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Stock Options (Right to Buy)	(2)	05/13/2029	Common Stock	120,000	$1.52	D
Stock Options (Right to Buy)	(3)	12/31/2031	Common Stock	61,260	$2.47	D
Stock Options (Right to Buy)	(4)	08/07/2032	Common Stock	46,143	$4.2	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. 90,000 of the shares of common stock vest in equal annual increments over a four year period with the first vesting date on December 31, 2026 and an additional 50,000 of the shares of common stock are subject to market cap vesting thresholds, of which 40,000 vest in equal annual increments over a four year period with the first vesting date on December 31, 2026.

2. 40,000 of the stock options are fully vested and the remaining 80,000 shall vest in equal annual increments on May 13, 2026 and May 13, 2027.

3. The stock options are fully vested.

4. The stock options shall vest on December 31, 2026.

Remarks:

Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney

	/s/ Benjamin Hunter	01/07/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What does the BTCS (BTCS) Form 3 filing disclose about the CTO’s holdings?

The filing shows BTCS Chief Technology Officer Benjamin Hunter beneficially owns 196,360 shares of common stock and multiple stock option awards with future vesting schedules.

How many BTCS common shares does CTO Benjamin Hunter beneficially own?

Benjamin Hunter beneficially owns 196,360 shares of BTCS common stock, including shares that vest over time and shares subject to market cap vesting thresholds.

What stock options does the BTCS CTO hold according to the Form 3?

He holds options to buy 120,000 shares at $1.52 expiring May 13, 2029, 61,260 shares at $2.47 expiring December 31, 2031, and 46,143 shares at $4.20 expiring August 7, 2032.

How do the BTCS CTO’s stock options vest over time?

For the 120,000-share option, 40,000 are fully vested and 80,000 vest in equal annual increments on May 13, 2026 and May 13, 2027. The 61,260-share option is fully vested, and the 46,143-share option vests on December 31, 2026.

What are the vesting terms for the BTCS CTO’s restricted common stock?

Of the common stock, 90,000 shares vest in equal annual installments over four years starting December 31, 2026. An additional 50,000 shares are tied to market cap vesting thresholds, with 40,000 vesting annually over four years from December 31, 2026.

Is the BTCS CTO’s ownership reported as direct or indirect in the Form 3?

All reported holdings in the filing, including the 196,360 common shares and the stock options, are listed as direct (D) ownership.