Gross profit increases 47% quarter-over-quarter, driven by continued growth from Imperium

 

Wayne, PA – (GlobeNewswire – August 20, 2026) – BTCS Inc. (Nasdaq: BTCS) (“BTCS” or the “Company”), short for Blockchain Technology Consensus Solutions, a company focused on decentralized finance operations and blockchain infrastructure, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 (“Q2 2026”). The Company also released an updated investor presentation available at www.btcs.com/investors/.

“The second quarter of 2026 demonstrated meaningful progress toward profitability, with improved margins even amid a volatile and down crypto market,” said Charles Allen, Chief Executive Officer. “BTCS generated $2.4 million in total revenue and delivered $1.5 million in gross profit at a 61% gross margin. Our DeFi business line, Imperium, was a key driver of our gross profit and margin for the quarter, representing 61% of total revenue. As we continue to scale our operations, we expect Imperium to remain a top priority and leading financial driver for the remainder of the year.”

 

Financial Highlights

Second Quarter 2026 Financial Summary

• Total revenues increased 14% to $2.4 million for Q2 2026, compared to $2.1 million in Q1 2026, as Imperium revenue grew quarter-over-quarter.
• Gross profit grew to $1.5 million (61% margin) for Q2 2026, representing a 47% increase from Q1 2026 of $1.0 million (47% margin). The improvement reflects the growing contribution of Imperium’s high-margin DeFi revenues and continued operating efficiencies in the Company’s blockchain infrastructure segment.
• DeFi revenues (Imperium) increased 48% quarter-over-quarter to $1.5 million for Q2 2026 from $1.0 million in Q1 2026, representing approximately 61% of total revenues for Q2 2026, compared to approximately 47% of total revenues in Q1 2026.

• Blockchain infrastructure revenues, comprising NodeOps and Builder+, decreased to $0.9 million for Q2 2026, compared to $1.1 million in Q1 2026, reflecting variability in block-building, a decline in the price of Ethereum, as well as the redeployment of digital assets from staking to DeFi activities during the quarter.

• Net loss for Q2 2026 was $34.9 million, compared to a net loss of $69.1 million in Q1 2026. The net loss was primarily driven by non-cash items, including unrealized losses on digital assets resulting from ETH price declines during the quarter and realized losses on digital asset transactions related to ETH sales used to manage DeFi collateral levels and deposits into liquidity pool positions.

 

Balance Sheet Overview

• Total assets were $89.3 million as of June 30, 2026, compared to $129.0 million as of March 31, 2026, primarily reflecting declines in the fair value of digital asset holdings due to ETH price movements as well as sales of digital assets to manage liquidity and DeFi collateral levels.
• The Company reduced total debt obligations to $50.4 million as of June 30, 2026, from $74.8 million as of March 31, 2026, through repayments of DeFi protocol borrowings during the first half of 2026. Amounts are presented gross of unamortized debt discounts of $4.3 million and $5.2 million, respectively. Disciplined risk management remains a priority for the Company, and during the quarter the Company proactively reduced leverage by repaying $8.2 million of Aave debt.
• Common shares outstanding (including unvested restricted common stock) were 49.8 million as of June 30, 2026. The Company did not sell any shares under its At-The-Market (“ATM”) Agreement during Q2 2026.

Michael Prevoznik, Chief Financial Officer, stated, “Imperium continues to be the engine behind our growth, driving the majority of our revenue and boosting the strong gross margins that defined the quarter. We continued to broaden Imperium’s DeFi participation by refining our liquidity pool strategies and increasing utilization of DeFi protocols within the Ethereum ecosystem. We remain focused on scaling revenue, expanding gross profit, and delivering long-term value for our shareholders, and we believe this can be accomplished by continuing to invest resources and capital toward Imperium.”

“Our engineering team continued to push Imperium forward this quarter,” said Ben Hunter, Chief Technology Officer. “The on-chain strategies we built and deployed translated into stronger Q2 revenue and margin across our DeFi operations. Our team continues to optimize and refine our existing strategies while also exploring new ones, as Imperium remains central to BTCS’s long-term growth.”

 

Company Commentary and Outlook

Imperium remains BTCS’s core strategic focus for 2026. Building on its contribution in the first quarter, Imperium’s DeFi revenues grew further during the second quarter of 2026. Despite continued volatility in digital asset markets during the second quarter, the Company’s gross profit and gross margin both increased sequentially, reflecting the growing contribution of Imperium’s higher-margin DeFi activities. As the Company continues to deploy resources toward Imperium, management expects it to remain the primary driver of revenue and gross profit through the remainder of 2026.

Management remains optimistic about the long-term adoption of digital assets, including through continued institutional participation and the potential for greater regulatory clarity over time. While the timing and outcome of the CLARITY Act remain uncertain, management continues to view eventual regulatory clarity as a potential longer-term tailwind for institutional adoption of digital assets and for BTCS’s business.

“Despite a rough start to the year for crypto markets, this was a promising quarter for BTCS,” said Mr. Allen. “We believe our strategy is unique compared to our peers, and if digital asset markets experience a sustained recovery, we believe we would be well positioned to benefit. Looking ahead, I remain optimistic about the path toward greater regulatory clarity and continued institutional adoption of digital assets, both of which could benefit BTCS over time.”

 

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 at www.btcs.com.

 

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s growth prospects, revenue expectations (including from Imperium), profitability and margin targets, market positioning, business strategy, regulatory developments (including the CLARITY Act), and expectations for digital asset markets. Words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “predict,” “intend,” “target,” or similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties, including volatility in digital asset markets, including the market price of ETH and other digital assets, and concentration risk from the Company’s Ethereum-first strategy; regulatory developments affecting digital assets and blockchain technology, including the uncertain outcome of pending legislation such as the CLARITY Act; competition in block-building, staking, and DeFi markets; operational risks associated with Builder+, Imperium, and NodeOps, including smart contract vulnerabilities, DeFi protocol failures, counterparty risks, impermanent loss and liquidity risks associated with DeFi lending, borrowing, and liquidity provision activities, and the Company’s reliance on third-party DeFi protocols; risks related to the Company’s use of leverage and collateralization requirements; technological implementation challenges, cybersecurity risks, and potential loss or theft of digital assets; risks related to the Ethereum network, including fluctuations in transaction volumes and blockspace demand, and changes in network protocols, consensus mechanisms, or gas fee structures; general economic and market conditions; and other risks set forth in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws.

 

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