BTCS Reports Record $7.8M Net Income, Boosted by Accounting Changes and Crypto Market

BTCS Inc., a blockchain technology company, reported a record net income of $7.8 million or $0.55 per share for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, a significant improvement from the net loss of $15.9 million or -$1.25 per share in 2022. The financial turnaround was primarily driven by changes in accounting standards, resulting in the recognition of unrealized gains or losses on crypto assets at fair market value.

BTCS Inc. Reports Record Net Income of $7.8 Million in 2023, Driven by Accounting Changes and Crypto Market Recovery

Silver Spring, MD - March 22, 2024 - BTCS Inc. (Nasdaq: BTCS), a blockchain technology-focused company, today announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 ("2023").

Financial Highlights

• Revenue: $1.3 million in 2023, a 20% decrease from $1.7 million in 2022. The decline was primarily attributed to lower crypto prices in early 2022. However, revenue for the fourth quarter of 2023 increased 20% year-over-year, benefiting from a surge in crypto market prices in December 2023.
• Gross Margin: 73% gross margins in 2023, down slightly from 75% in 2022.
• Net Income: $7.8 million or $0.55 per share in 2023, in stark contrast to a net loss of $15.9 million or -$1.25 per share in 2022. This significant improvement was primarily attributed to financial reporting changes resulting from the adoption of new accounting standards.
• Cash & Crypto Value: $26.7 million as of December 31, 2023, marking an 82% year-over-year increase.
• Current Cash & Crypto Value: $36.5 million or approximately $2.33 per share as of March 19, 2024. The ongoing rally in crypto prices through early 2024 has further elevated the value of our crypto assets.

Management Commentary

"In 2023, our strategic initiatives delivered strong results, culminating in significant momentum as we moved into 2024," said Charles Allen, CEO of BTCS Inc. "The fair market value of our cryptocurrency assets saw a remarkable doubling over the past year, with an additional increase of 42% to $35.7 million by March 19, 2024. This growth not only demonstrates our adeptness at navigating the volatile cryptocurrency market but also sets the stage for enhanced revenue prospects in 2024, bolstering our financial strength and future growth."

Key Initiatives and Product Developments

• StakeSeeker: Launched in January 2023, StakeSeeker is a crypto analytics and non-custodial staking-as-a-service platform. BTCS aims to increase its fee-based revenue from rewards earned on assets delegated to its nodes. The company plans to introduce Ethereum non-custodial staking to StakeSeeker in 2024 to diversify and scale its revenue streams further.
• Builder+: Introduced in February 2024, Builder+ is an innovative Ethereum block builder that utilizes sophisticated algorithms to optimize block construction for on-chain validation. Designed to enhance validator earnings and compete in a market for transaction gas fees, Builder+ represents an extension of BTCS's core Ethereum blockchain infrastructure operations and aims to drive scalable revenue growth.
• ChainQ: Recognizing the demand for accessible on-chain data, BTCS announced the development of ChainQ, an AI-enhanced blockchain data and analytics platform planned for launch in 2024. Through comprehensive indexing of public blockchain data from its Blockchain Infrastructure operations, ChainQ intends to provide an intuitive and easy-to-use platform for accessing on-chain information. BTCS continues to dedicate efforts towards the research and development of ChainQ.
• Blockchain Infrastructure: Efficiency enhancement in its blockchain infrastructure operations was a key focus for BTCS in 2023. By bringing the full monitoring and maintenance of its validator nodes in-house, the company has reduced its dependency on external service providers, thereby cutting costs and paving the way for new value-added initiatives such as Builder+ and ChainQ.

Industry Highlights

• Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Impact on Market Dynamics: The crypto industry experienced a pivotal moment in 2023 with the SEC's long-awaited approval of Bitcoin (BTC) Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), marking a significant step towards blending digital currencies with mainstream financial mechanisms. This development, alongside the anticipation for Ethereum (ETH) ETFs in 2024, has ignited a bullish momentum across the cryptocurrency markets, showcasing a robust wave of optimism among investors. These ETFs serve as crucial bridges, connecting the traditional financial world with the crypto ecosystem, thereby facilitating a smoother entry for conventional investors into crypto assets.
• Ethereum's Evolution: Network Upgrades Fuelling Future Adoption: The Ethereum network successfully completed a major and transformative upgrade on March 13 with the "Dencun Hardfork." The upgrade aims to improve network functionality and bolster the efficiency of Layer-2 blockchain infrastructures, particularly by enhancing data storage capabilities. Such improvements are expected to facilitate a more streamlined and cost-effective environment for handling layer-2 transaction fees, signifying a leap forward in Ethereum's technological evolution.
• Adoption of Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2023-08 Impact: The early adoption of ASU No. 2023-08 brought about a fundamental shift in how BTCS accounts for its crypto assets on its financial statements. The company can now recognize these assets at their fair market value compared to previously recording them at their lowest post-acquisition price. This change enables the inclusion of unrealized gains or losses on crypto assets directly in its financial results, offering a more accurate representation of its operational health.

About BTCS Inc.

BTCS Inc. is a Nasdaq-listed company operating in the blockchain technology sector since 2014 and is one of the only U.S. publicly traded companies with a primary focus on proof-of-stake blockchain infrastructure. The company's core focus is on driving scalable growth through a diverse range of business streams leveraging and built on top of its core and proven blockchain infrastructure operations. BTCS secures and operates validator nodes on cutting-edge blockchain networks that power Web 3, earning native token rewards by staking its proof-of-stake crypto assets, with an emphasis on Ethereum.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws including statements regarding enhanced revenue prospects in 2024, bolstering our financial strength and future growth, aiming to diversify and scale our revenue streams further and driving scalable revenue growth, optimism for driving shareholder value, expectations for the technological evolution of Ethereum and its value creation. Words such as "may," "might," "will," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," "predict," "forecast," "project," "plan," "intend" 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 us on the date of this release. These forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including without limitation regulatory issues, unexpected issues with Builder+, unexpected issues with our product offering, and the reluctance of validators to try or utilize our Builder+ product, as well as risks set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 which was filed on March 21 , 2024. Thus, actual results could be materially different. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

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Financials

The tables below are derived from the Company's financial statements included in its Form 10-K filed on March 21, 2024, with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Please refer to the Form 10-K for complete financial statements and further information regarding the Company's results of operations and financial condition relating to the fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022. The Company's Form 10-K also includes a discussion of risk factors applicable to the Company and its business.

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