BTCS Inc., a Nasdaq-listed crypto strategy firm, has announced a unique dividend payout in ether (ETH) for its shareholders, termed a 'Bividend'. The one-time payout amounts to $0.05 per share, with shareholders having the option to receive it in ETH or cash, based on a record date of September 26. Additionally, BTCS is offering a $0.35 per share loyalty payment in ETH for those who maintain their holdings with the company's transfer agent until January 26, 2026. This initiative is designed to reward long-term investors and deter short selling, according to CEO Charles Allen. The announcement led to a 7% increase in BTCS's stock price, reaching $4.71, while other digital asset firms saw declines. BTCS, which shifted to an ether-focused strategy in 2021, currently holds over 70,000 ETH, valued at approximately $300 million as of August 12.