BTCS Strategically Revises 2026 Executive Performance Incentive Program to Focus on Profitability

Introduces $6 Million Gross Profit Target as Part of Profitability-Focused Incentive

WAYNE, Pa., March 16, 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 revisions to its 2026 annual performance incentive program for executives and employees. The updated framework, approved by the Company’s Board of Directors upon recommendation of the Compensation Committee, introduces a new weighting towards gross profit performance while reducing the emphasis on top-line revenue growth.

Under the revised structure, the Company’s 2026 annual incentive program will be based on three corporate performance metrics for executives and employees: gross profit (weighted at 50%), revenue (weighted at 25%), and cash and crypto holdings measured at fair market value (weighted at 25%). Previously, the weighting was revenue (75%) and cash and crypto holdings measured at fair market value (25%), with no metric tied to gross profit. While revenue growth has historically been a primary performance metric, BTCS believes the current market environment calls for a revised weighting that reflects a strategic shift toward profitability and operational performance.

The 2026 gross profit target of $6 million represents roughly three times the Company’s unaudited 2025 gross profit of approximately $2 million and reflects management’s confidence in its ability to scale operations and improve profitability.

“While top-line growth remains an important indicator of our expanding operations, we believe sustained profitability and disciplined execution are equally critical in today’s market,” said Charles Allen, Chief Executive Officer of BTCS. “Although the Company had originally anticipated incorporating gross profit as a formal incentive metric beginning in 2027, we believe accelerating that transition is both prudent and aligned with shareholder interests as the business continues to mature.”

BTCS believes aligning executive and employee incentives with both revenue expansion and gross profit generation better positions the Company to create sustainable long-term shareholder value while maintaining financial discipline during periods of market volatility.

Additional details regarding the revised 2026 incentive program were disclosed in the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 16, 2026.

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.