DeFi Development Corp. (DFDV) COO granted 524,410 stock options

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

White Parker reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

DeFi Development Corp. reported that insider White Parker, its COO, Chief Investment Officer, and a ten percent owner, received a grant of stock options. The award covers 524,410 stock options with a reported price per share of 0.0000. According to the terms, one‑forty‑eighth of the options vest each month starting on the first exercisable date, so all options vest over four years, contingent on Parker’s continued service.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

White Parker

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O DEFI DEVELOPMENT CORP.

6041 CONGRESS AVENUE, SUITE 250

(Street)

BOCA RATON FL 33487

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
DeFi Development Corp. [ DFDV ]

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

	Director	X	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	COO & Chief Investment Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/17/2026

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

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
Stock Option (Right to buy)	$3.8	02/17/2026		A		524,410		03/17/2026(1)	02/17/2036	Common Stock	524,410	$0.0000	524,410	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The date shown is the first date exercisable. One-forty-eighth (1/48th) of the total number of shares subject to the Option shall vest on the same date of the month applicable to the first vesting date, such that 100% of the shares subject to the Option will be vested on the four (4) year anniversary of the grant date, subject to the reporting person's continued service through each applicable vesting date.

	/s/ Parker White	02/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did DeFi Development Corp. (DFDV) report?

DeFi Development Corp. reported a stock option grant to insider White Parker. He received 524,410 options at a reported price of 0.0000 per share, structured as compensation rather than an open-market purchase of existing shares.

Who is White Parker in relation to DeFi Development Corp. (DFDV)?

White Parker serves as COO and Chief Investment Officer of DeFi Development Corp. and is also a ten percent owner. His role combines operational leadership with oversight of the company’s investment activities, making him a key executive and significant shareholder.

How many stock options were granted to White Parker at DFDV?

White Parker was granted 524,410 stock options in this transaction. These options increase his potential future equity exposure to DeFi Development Corp., subject to the vesting schedule and his continued service with the company over time.

What is the vesting schedule of White Parker’s DFDV stock options?

The options vest over four years in equal monthly installments. One‑forty‑eighth of the 524,410 options vests on each monthly vesting date, with full vesting on the four‑year anniversary, provided Parker continues serving through each applicable vesting date.

Was the DFDV insider transaction a purchase or a grant of options?

It was a grant of stock options, classified as an acquisition by award. The Form 4 uses transaction code “A,” indicating a grant, and the options carry a reported price of 0.0000 per share rather than a market purchase price.

How many derivative securities does White Parker hold after this DFDV grant?

Following this grant, White Parker is shown holding 524,410 derivative securities. This figure reflects the total stock options reported after the transaction, aligning with the full size of the newly awarded option grant.