BTCS Reports Gross Profit of $1.0 Million and 47% Gross Margin for First Quarter 2026

Published: 2026-05-15 08:30:06 ET BTCS

Published on 05/15/2026 at 08:30 am EDT

Gross profit increases 745% year-over-year, driven by growth from Imperium, the Company's DeFi business line

WAYNE, Pa., May 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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 its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 (“Q1 2026”). The Company also released an updated investor presentation available at www.btcs.com/investors/.

“Q1 2026 demonstrated the power of our business model and the strategic value of Imperium,” said Charles Allen, Chief Executive Officer. “We generated $2.1 million in total revenue and delivered $1.0 million in gross profit at a 47% gross margin. This quarter is a clear reflection of Imperium's growing impact on both revenue and profit margin, and we expect that contribution to expand as we scale.”

Financial Highlights

First Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights

Balance Sheet Highlights

Michael Prevoznik, Chief Financial Officer, stated, “Imperium generated nearly half of our total revenue in the quarter and was the driving factor behind our strong gross profit margin. As we continue to scale Imperium and optimize our infrastructure operations, we remain focused on scaling revenue, expanding gross profit, and delivering long-term value for our shareholders. Amid market volatility, we proactively reduced leverage during the quarter, reflecting our disciplined approach to risk management."

Operational Highlights

"The hard work from our engineering team shows what Imperium is capable of," said Ben Hunter, Chief Technology Officer. "We developed and implemented new on-chain strategies that drove meaningful improvements in both Q1 revenue generation and margin across our DeFi operations. As we continue to develop and refine new quantitative DeFi strategies, we believe Imperium will play an increasingly important role in BTCS's growth and profitability in the quarters ahead."

Company Commentary and Outlook

Imperium remains the core strategic focus for BTCS in 2026. Following its launch in the second half of 2025, Imperium has grown rapidly, and the first quarter results demonstrate its increasing contribution to the Company's revenue mix. As the Company continues to deploy resources towards Imperium, management expects it to be the primary driver of gross profit through the remainder of the year.

BTCS's 2026 gross profit target of $6 million reflects management's conviction in the Company's ability to generate high-margin revenue. Embedded in the Company's performance incentive program, this target aligns management, employees, and shareholders around a common goal of building a profitable business that creates long-term shareholder value. Management believes the Company is well-positioned to continue building toward this goal throughout 2026.

"I am optimistic about the rest of 2026 as Imperium continues to scale," said Mr. Allen. "Additionally, I believe the pending Clarity Act legislation, if passed, will provide the regulatory clarity that institutional participants need to further embrace the blockchain industry. This legislation should serve as a significant catalyst for broader adoption and a meaningful tailwind for BTCS and the Ethereum ecosystem.”

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:Certain statements in this press release constitute “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. These include, without limitation, statements regarding providing value to shareholders, growth (including revenue growth), long-term value creation, expected results from Imperium, improving margins, the Company’s 2026 gross profit target, becoming profitable, expectations regarding Imperium representing a larger proportion of total revenue in 2026, beliefs regarding the Company’s market position, expectations for margin expansion, the scalability of the Company’s business model, the Company’s ability to generate recurring revenue streams, management’s beliefs regarding the benefits of continued investment in scale and order-flow partnerships, and the potential effects of pending legislation. Words such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “continue,” “predict,” “forecast,” “project,” “plan,” “intend," "positioned," "focus," "target,” or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements. While the Company believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to the Company on the date of this release and speak only as of such date. These forward-looking statements are based upon current estimates, assumptions, and expectations and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, including without limitation: the inherent volatility of digital asset markets, including the market price of ETH and other digital assets; regulatory developments affecting digital assets and blockchain technology, including the uncertain outcome of pending legislation; competition in block-building, staking, and DeFi markets; operational risks associated with Builder+, Imperium, and NodeOps, including smart contract vulnerabilities and DeFi protocol failures; technological implementation challenges; cybersecurity risks; counterparty risks in DeFi protocols; potential loss or theft of digital assets; impermanent loss and liquidity risks associated with DeFi lending, borrowing, and liquidity provision activities; risks related to the Company’s use of leverage and collateralization requirements; fluctuations in transaction volumes and blockspace demand on the Ethereum network; risks related to changes in Ethereum network protocols, consensus mechanisms, or gas fee structures; concentration risk from the Company’s Ethereum-first strategy; risks associated with the Company’s reliance on third-party DeFi protocols; 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, filed on March 26, 2026, and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.. 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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Financials

The tables below are derived from the Company’s unaudited condensed financial statements included in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on May 14, 2026, with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Please refer to the Form 10-Q for complete financial statements, accompanying notes, and further information regarding the Company’s results of operations and financial condition for the fiscal quarters ended March 31, 2026 and 2025. Please also refer to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 for a discussion of risk factors applicable to the Company and its business.