Bitgo (NASDAQ: BTGO) CEO details RSU tax withholding, share exchanges
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Bitgo Holdings CEO Michael Belshe, who is also a director and 10% owner, reported several equity-related transactions in Bitgo Holdings, Inc. Class A and Class B Common Stock. On January 21, 2026, 127,613 shares of Class A Common Stock were withheld at $18 per share to cover tax obligations tied to the net settlement of restricted stock units, leaving 872,387 Class A shares beneficially owned directly.
On various dates in September 2025, Belshe reported multiple transactions coded "J" under which he elected to exchange different series of Bitgo preferred and common stock into Class B Common Stock pursuant to an Equity Exchange Rights Agreement. Each Class B share is convertible into one Class A share. Following these exchanges, he holds Class B both directly and indirectly through a series of family trusts for which he serves as trustee, with individual trust positions including blocks such as 910,489 and 723,589 Class B shares.
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Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock | 127,613 | $18.00 | $2.30M |
| Other | Class B Common Stock | 4,188 | $0.00 | -- |
| Other | Class B Common Stock | 23,167 | $0.00 | -- |
| Other | Class B Common Stock | 1,064,405 | $0.00 | -- |
| Other | Class B Common Stock | 1,227,310 | $0.00 | -- |
| Other | Class B Common Stock | 910,489 | $0.00 | -- |
| Other | Class B Common Stock | 723,589 | $0.00 | -- |
| Other | Class B Common Stock | 910,489 | $0.00 | -- |
| Other | Class B Common Stock | 723,589 | $0.00 | -- |
| Other | Class B Common Stock | 910,489 | $0.00 | -- |
| Other | Class B Common Stock | 723,589 | $0.00 | -- |
| Other | Class B Common Stock | 723,589 | $0.00 | -- |
| Other | Class B Common Stock | 910,489 | $0.00 | -- |
Footnotes (1)
- The transaction represents the number of shares of Class A Common Stock withheld by the Issuer to satisfy tax withholding liabilities in connection with the net settlement of restricted stock units. Each share of Class B Common Stock is convertible into one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock at any time, at the election of the holder or automatically upon certain transfers, whether or not for value, or upon the occurrence of certain events or conditions described in the Issuer's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation. The Reporting Person elected to exchange shares of the Issuer's Series B-3 Preferred Stock for shares of the Issuer's Class B Common Stock pursuant to the terms of an Equity Exchange Rights Agreement between the Issuer and the Reporting Person. The Reporting Person elected to exchange shares of the Issuer's Series Seed Preferred Stock for shares of the Issuer's Class B Common Stock pursuant to the terms of an Equity Exchange Rights Agreement between the Issuer and the Reporting Person. The Reporting Person elected to exchange shares of the Issuer's Class F Common Stock for shares of the Issuer's Class B Common Stock pursuant to the terms of an Equity Exchange Rights Agreement between the Issuer and the Reporting Person. The Reporting Person elected to exchange shares of the Issuer's Common Stock for shares of the Issuer's Class B Common Stock pursuant to the terms of an Equity Exchange Rights Agreement between the Issuer and the Reporting Person. These shares are held by The AB Grantor GST Exempt Trust under The Belshe/Xu Family 2021 Irrevocable Trust, of which the Reporting Person is Trustee. These shares are held by The AB Non-Grantor GST Exempt Trust under The Belshe/Xu Family 2021 Irrevocable Trust, of which the Reporting Person is Trustee. These shares are held by The CB Grantor GST Exempt Trust under The Belshe/Xu Family 2021 Irrevocable Trust, of which the Reporting Person is Trustee. These shares are held by The CB Non-Grantor GST Exempt Trust under The Belshe/Xu Family 2021 Irrevocable Trust, of which the Reporting Person is Trustee. These shares are held by The CW Grantor GST Exempt Trust under The Belshe/Xu Family 2021 Irrevocable Trust, of which the Reporting Person is Trustee. These shares are held by The CW Non-Grantor GST Exempt Trust under The Belshe/Xu Family 2021 Irrevocable Trust, of which the Reporting Person is Trustee. These shares are held by The ZW Grantor GST Exempt Trust under The Belshe/Xu Family 2021 Irrevocable Trust, of which the Reporting Person is Trustee. These shares are held by The ZW Non-Grantor GST Exempt Trust under The Belshe/Xu Family 2021 Irrevocable Trust, of which the Reporting Person is Trustee.
FAQ
What insider transactions did BTGO CEO Michael Belshe report on this Form 4?
Belshe reported that 127,613 shares of Bitgo Holdings Class A Common Stock were withheld on January 21, 2026 at $18 per share to satisfy tax withholding on restricted stock units, and he also reported multiple exchanges in September 2025 of preferred and common stock into Class B Common Stock.
What is the significance of the Class B Common Stock in BTGO for Michael Belshe?
The filing notes that each Class B Common Stock share is convertible into one Class A share at the holder’s election or upon specified transfers or events. Belshe reported several exchanges into Class B shares and holds these both directly and through family trusts.
How are family trusts involved in Michael Belshe’s BTGO holdings?
Multiple blocks of Class B Common Stock, including holdings such as 910,489 and 723,589 shares, are reported as indirectly owned "By Trust." Footnotes explain these are various Belshe/Xu Family 2021 Irrevocable Trusts for which Belshe serves as trustee.
What do the "J" transaction codes mean in Michael Belshe’s BTGO Form 4?
The "J"-coded transactions reflect Belshe’s elections to exchange series of Bitgo preferred and common stock (including Series B-3 Preferred, Series Seed Preferred, Class F Common, and Common Stock) for Class B Common Stock under an Equity Exchange Rights Agreement with the issuer.