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Nakamoto bitcoin treasury plans 1-for-40 reverse stock split after 99% share price drop
Nakamoto, a bitcoin treasury company led by David Bailey, announced a 1-for-40 reverse stock split to address its plummeting share price, which has fallen over 99% from above $25 to around 16 cents. The move aims to boost the stock price to at least $1 to regain compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements.
Published 2026-05-20 19:39 UTCUpdated 2026-05-21 04:30 UTC
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Overview
Nakamoto, a bitcoin treasury company led by David Bailey, announced a 1-for-40 reverse stock split to address its plummeting share price, which has fallen over 99% from above $25 to around 16 cents. The move aims to boost the stock price to at least $1 to regain compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements.
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1.62
Momentum 24h
4
Posts
4
Origins
3
Source types
2
Duplicate ratio
25%
Why now
- Nakamoto's shares recently hit new lows, prompting urgent corrective action.
- Nasdaq compliance requires a minimum share price, driving the reverse split decision.
- The move comes amid broader scrutiny of crypto firms' financial health and market stability.
Why it matters
- Nakamoto's share price collapse reflects volatility risks in bitcoin treasury firms.
- The reverse stock split is a strategic move to maintain Nasdaq listing and investor confidence.
- This case illustrates challenges crypto-related firms face in traditional equity markets.
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- Continuity stage: broad_confirmed.
- Current status: open.
- 4 current source-linked posts are attached to this storyline.
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Bitcoin treasury Nakamoto plans reverse stock split to save ailing share price
Cointelegraph · cointelegraph.com · 2026-05-21 04:30 UTC
Bitcoin Firm Nakamoto Plots 1-for-40 Stock Split Following 99% Price Plunge
Decrypt · decrypt.co · 2026-05-21 01:21 UTC
David Bailey’s Nakamoto bitcoin treasury announces 1-for-40 reverse split as shares hit new lows
the_block_crypto · theblock.co · 2026-05-20 19:39 UTC
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