ESPI • QCP • Dec 15, 2025

How BTCS S.A. “monetizes volatility” and realizes profits - no leverage, qualified custody

TL;DR: We generate BTC-denominated income from option premiums (short PUT/call-spread) while keeping the option to accumulate BTC at a pre-set price. All done without leverage and with qualified custody.

Latest actions

  • Dec 12, 2025: The first option trade (ESPI 36/2025) expired unexercised - BTCS kept 0.90636 BTC premium.
  • Same day, new structure: sold 58.1 BTC PUTs (86,000 USD strike; Dec 26, 2025) - premium 0.78435 BTC; plus a 100-105k USD CALL spread (52 lots) - cost 0.156 BTC.
  • Net premium from this structure: 0.62835 BTC.
  • Total net premiums since QCP start (Nov 26-Dec 12, 2025): 1.53471 BTC.

How it works (simple)

  • Short PUT → either we buy BTC at 86,000 USD if assigned, or we keep the premium.
  • CALL spread → limited participation if BTC finishes between 100-105k USD.
  • Outcome 1: immediate, BTC-denominated income.
  • Outcome 2: if assigned, the effective cost per BTC is reduced by the premium value at settlement.

Safety rails

  • No leverage and full cash collateral (stablecoins) for obligations.
  • Qualified custody and risk controls (limits, liquidity buffers).
  • Decisions and outcomes are disclosed via ESPI.

What it means for shareholders

We consistently generate BTC income and keep the right to accumulate at known prices - an operational, process-driven way to build value, beyond just price beta.

Note: For information only; not investment advice.