BTCS Seeks Shareholder Approval for Substantial Equity Plan Expansion and Annual Evergreen Dilution

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BTCS Inc. filed a preliminary proxy statement outlining proposals for its annual meeting, including a significant increase in shares authorized for its equity incentive plan and the addition of an evergreen provision for annual share increases, signaling substantial potential future dilution.

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• Proposed 25% Increase in Equity Incentive Plan Shares

  BTCS is seeking shareholder approval to increase the shares authorized under its 2021 Equity Incentive Plan by 12,500,000, raising the total to 24,500,000 shares. This represents a potential dilution of approximately 25.11% relative to the 49,775,371 outstanding common shares.

• Introduction of Annual Evergreen Dilution Provision

  The company proposes an 'evergreen' amendment to the 2021 Plan, which would automatically increase the number of shares available for issuance by 2.5% of the total outstanding common stock on the first day of each fiscal year, starting in 2027.

• Share Recycling for Equity Plan

  An amendment is proposed to allow shares tendered for option exercises or withheld for tax obligations, as well as shares from stock-settled awards, to be recycled back into the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan for future grants, further increasing the effective share pool.

• Auditor Change Ratification

  Shareholders will vote to ratify the appointment of Forvis Mazars, LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026. This follows the dismissal of previous auditor RBSM on March 30, 2026, with no reported disagreements or reportable events.

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BTCS Inc. has filed a preliminary proxy statement detailing proposals for its upcoming annual meeting, which include highly dilutive measures. The company is seeking to increase the number of shares authorized for its 2021 Equity Incentive Plan by 12,500,000 shares, bringing the total to 24,500,000. This represents a potential dilution of approximately 25.11% relative to the current outstanding common stock. Furthermore, the company proposes an 'evergreen' provision that would automatically increase the share pool by 2.5% of outstanding shares annually, ensuring continuous future dilution. These proposals, if approved, would significantly expand the company's ability to issue equity, which could place considerable downward pressure on the stock price. This filing directly follows the 10-K from March 26, 2026, which mentioned plans for significant potential equity dilution. Additionally, shareholders will vote to ratify the appointment of Forvis Mazars, LLP as the new independent auditor, following the dismissal of RBSM on March 30, 2026, an event likely disclosed in a prior 8-K.