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Melanie Pump Granted Equity: BTCS Form 4 Reports 2,588-Share Issuance

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Melanie Pump, a director of BTCS Inc. (BTCS), reported a Section 16 transaction dated 09/30/2025. The Form 4 shows an acquisition of 2,588 shares of the issuer's common stock under transaction code V, and reports 60,400 shares beneficially owned following the transaction. The filing explains these shares stem from an annual grant of $50,000 in common stock approved by the Board, paid quarterly at $12,500 per quarter, and states the grant was exempt from Section 16(b) under Rule 16b-3. The form is signed by the reporting person on 10/02/2025.

Positive

  • 2,588 shares were acquired by Director Melanie Pump on 09/30/2025
  • Board-approved annual equity grant of $50,000 paid quarterly ($12,500 per quarter) was implemented
  • Grant was documented as exempt from Section 16(b) under Rule 16b-3

Negative

  • None.
Insider Pump Melanie
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 2,588 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 60,400 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. As previously disclosed, the Issuer's Board of Directors approved an annual grant of $50,000 of common stock to the Reporting Person to be issued on a quarterly calendar basis ($12,500 per quarter). The grant and any issuances thereunder were exempt from Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 by virtue of Rule 16b-3 promulgated thereunder, as it was approved by the Board of Directors of the Issuer. Not applicable.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Pump Melanie
(Last) (First) (Middle)
303 W. LANCASTER AVE # 336
(Street)
WAYNE PA 19087
(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BTCS Inc. [ BTCS ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
X Director 10% Owner
Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/30/2025
4. 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 Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Common Stock(1) 09/30/2025 A 2,588 A (2) 60,400 D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) 7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. As previously disclosed, the Issuer's Board of Directors approved an annual grant of $50,000 of common stock to the Reporting Person to be issued on a quarterly calendar basis ($12,500 per quarter). The grant and any issuances thereunder were exempt from Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 by virtue of Rule 16b-3 promulgated thereunder, as it was approved by the Board of Directors of the Issuer.
2. Not applicable.
/s/ Melanie Pump 10/02/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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FAQ

What did Melanie Pump report on the Form 4 for BTCS (BTCS)?

The Form 4 reports Melanie Pump, a director, acquired 2,588 shares on 09/30/2025 and now beneficially owns 60,400 shares.

Why were the shares issued to Melanie Pump?

The shares relate to an annual board-approved equity grant of $50,000 to the reporting person, paid quarterly at $12,500 per quarter, as stated in the filing.

Was the transaction subject to Section 16(b) short-swing rules?

The filing states the grant and issuances were exempt from Section 16(b) by virtue of Rule 16b-3.

What is the reporting and signature date on the Form 4?

The transaction date is 09/30/2025 and the Form 4 is signed by Melanie Pump on 10/02/2025.

How many shares does Melanie Pump beneficially own after this transaction?

The Form 4 reports 60,400 shares beneficially owned following the reported transaction.