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Item 2 — Management's Discussion and Analysis
Eightco Holdings Inc. · 10-Q · Q2 FY2026 · Period ended Jun 30, 2026
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Unless
otherwise indicated, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” “Eightco,” and the “Company”
refer to Eightco Holdings Inc. together with its consolidated subsidiaries. The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition
and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes included
elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
This
section contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements regarding our strategy,
plans, future financial performance, liquidity, and capital allocation framework. These statements involve risks, uncertainties, and
assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Important
factors that could cause such differences are discussed under the section titled “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements”
in this Quarterly Report, as well as under “Risk Factors” in this Quarterly Report and in our most recent Annual Report on
Form 10-K. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements except as required by law.
Overview
Eightco
Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ORBS) is building the authentication and trust layer for the post-AGI world. Through a first-of-its-kind Worldcoin
digital asset treasury strategy and a portfolio of strategic investments in frontier technology companies, the Company is establishing
a universal foundation for digital identity and Proof of Human (PoH) verification. The Company’s mission is organized around three
core pillars: consumer authentication, enterprise authentication, and gaming authentication.
The
Company also operates Forever 8, an e-commerce inventory solutions business acquired in October 2022, which represents its sole revenue-generating
operating segment.
Our
corporate headquarters are located in Easton, Pennsylvania, and our common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol
“ORBS.”
Forever
8
Forever
8 provides funding solutions and inventory management services for e-commerce businesses, enabling sellers to maintain optimal stock
levels without tying up their own capital. Forever 8 is the Company’s sole operating segment and primary source of revenue. For
the fiscal years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, Forever 8 generated revenues of $32,981,126 and $39,621,272, respectively. Forever
8’s revenue base is highly concentrated, with one customer representing approximately 89% and 75% of total revenues for the fiscal
years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Adoption
of Digital Asset Treasury (“DAT”) Strategy
Strategy
Overview
On
September 8, 2025, our Board of Directors approved the adoption of a Digital Asset Treasury Strategy under which Eightco holds digital
assets, primarily Worldcoin (WLD), as part of a long-term treasury reserve framework. Under this policy, we may allocate excess liquidity,
operating cash flows, and proceeds from financing transactions to the acquisition of digital assets.
This
strategy reflects a dual-pillar model combining (i) the operating performance of Forever 8, and (ii) long-term digital asset holdings
designed to enhance our capital base and provide shareholders with exposure to emerging decentralized technologies.
Rationale
for Strategy
Key
factors underlying the DAT Strategy include:
● The growth and potential of the Worldcoin ecosystem
● The belief that certain digital assets may serve as long-term stores of value
● The ability to report digital assets at fair value under ASU 2023-08
● Opportunities for differentiated long-term returns
● The availability of capital to scale a treasury strategy of meaningful size
● Management expects digital assets to remain a significant component of our long-term capital allocation framework.
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Capital
Raising Activities
During
the quarter ended June 30, 2026, we completed substantial financing transactions to support the DAT Strategy:
● We generated additional proceeds through our at-the-market (“ATM”) equity offering program.
A
significant portion of the ATM proceeds were deployed to acquire digital assets and invest in strategic investments. These capital raises
materially strengthened our liquidity and expanded our consolidated balance sheet.
Digital
Asset Acquisitions
Our
holdings consist primarily of:
● Worldcoin (WLD)
● Ethereum (ETH)
● U.S. dollar-denominated stablecoins
● Other digital assets used for liquidity management, trade settlement, or operational purposes
Digital
assets are custodied with institutional-grade providers, including Kraken, Coinbase, and FalconX.
Custody,
Concentrations and Transfer Restrictions
As
of June 30, 2026, substantially all digital assets were held with a small number of U.S.-based institutional custodians under cold-storage
arrangements. From time to time, a significant portion of our digital assets may be concentrated with a single custodian. Certain assets
(including staking-ineligible or restricted tokens, if any) may be subject to withdrawal, settlement, or transfer restrictions pursuant
to platform or network constraints. We continually evaluate custodian concentration and portability risk as part of our liquidity planning.
Accounting
for Digital Assets
Effective
January 1, 2025, we adopted ASU 2023-08, which requires eligible digital assets to be measured at fair value, with changes recognized
in net income each reporting period.
Key
effects include:
● Digital assets are presented at fair value on our consolidated balance sheets
● Unrealized gains and losses from price fluctuations flow through earnings
● Earnings may be more volatile due to digital asset market movements
● Historical impairment-only accounting no longer applies
This
measurement model increases transparency but introduces meaningful volatility tied to the valuation of Worldcoin and other digital assets.
Volatility
and Earnings Sensitivity
Because
we measure eligible crypto assets at fair value under ASU 2023-08, period-to-period changes in the market price of Worldcoin (WLD) and
other digital assets will directly affect reported earnings and cash provided by (used in) operating activities to the extent realized
on conversion. This may result in material earnings volatility unrelated to our Forever 8 operating performance.
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Critical
Accounting Policies and Significant Judgments and Estimates
There
were no material changes to our critical accounting policies during the three months ended June 30, 2026, other than the adoption of
ASU 2023-08, which requires eligible crypto assets to be measured at fair value with changes recognized in net income. Our significant
accounting policies are described in Note 2 to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report and
in the consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Key
Components of our Results of Operations
Revenues
We
generate the substantial majority of our revenues from inventory financing and inventory management services through our wholly owned
subsidiary, Forever 8. Our revenues are primarily derived from the purchase and resale of consumer products to e-commerce retailers under
our inventory management solutions model. Following the adoption of our Digital Asset Treasury (“DAT”) strategy in September
2025, the Company does not expect to generate revenue from digital asset activities.
Cost
of Revenues
Cost
of revenues includes the cost of purchased inventory, materials and supplies, internal labor and related benefits, subcontractor costs,
depreciation, overhead, and shipping and handling costs. These costs are directly associated with our Forever 8 inventory management
activities. We no longer incur costs related to the purchase or resale of Bitcoin mining equipment, as this line of business is no longer
pursued.
Selling,
General and Administrative Expenses
Selling,
general and administrative expenses include selling and marketing costs, payroll and employee-related expenses, administrative expenses,
professional fees, insurance, technology and software costs, and other overhead required to support both our Forever 8 operations and
our corporate infrastructure. SG&A also includes expenses associated with supporting the Digital Asset Treasury function, including
custodial fees, compliance costs, and professional services related to digital asset oversight.
Restructuring
and Severance Expenses
Restructuring
and severance expenses consist of costs associated with organizational changes, including employee severance, benefits continuation,
contract termination costs, and costs associated with facility consolidations or other restructuring activities. These expenses vary
depending on management’s strategic initiatives.
Interest
Expense and Income, Net
Interest
expense reflects the cost of borrowings under our lines of credit and other financing arrangements used to support our Forever 8 inventory-financing
activities. Interest income primarily includes earned interest on notes receivable and cash-equivalent investments, as well as yield
earned on short-term instruments.
Change
in Fair Value of Digital Assets
Beginning
in September 2025, following the deployment of our Digital Asset Treasury strategy, the Company holds digital assets measured at fair
value in accordance with ASU 2023-08. Changes in the fair value of digital assets including both realized and unrealized gains and losses
are recognized in earnings in the period in which they occur. Because the DAT is not a revenue-generating activity, changes in fair value
represent a key driver of period-over-period volatility in our results of operations.
Gain
on Divestiture
Gain
on divestiture represents gains recognized in connection with the sale of assets. This includes the gain recognized on the sale of the
Ferguson Containers corrugated packaging business on April 7, 2025.
Gain
on Extinguishment of Liabilities
Gain
on extinguishment of liabilities includes gains recognized when outstanding liabilities are settled for amounts less than their carrying
value, or when obligations are legally extinguished.
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Other
Income
Other
income includes the interest income received from the Wattum Note and Reichard Containers Note.
Results
of Operations
Three
Months Ended June 30, 2026 versus Three Months Ended June 30, 2025
The
following table sets forth information comparing the components of net (loss) income from continuing operations for the three months
ended June 30, 2026 and 2025:
Three Months Ended June 30, Period over Period Change
2026 2025 $ %
Revenues, net $ 2,068,430 $ 7,578,646 $ (5,510,216 ) -72.7 %
Cost of revenues 1,968,184 6,333,350 (4,365,166 ) -68.9 %
Gross profit 100,246 1,245,296 (1,145,050 ) -92.0 %
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative 6,698,406 2,451,832 4,246,574 173.2 %
Impairments 5,211,824 - 5,211,824 100.0 %
Operating loss (11,809,984 ) (1,206,536 ) (10,603,448 ) -878.8 %
Other (expense) income:
Interest income (expense) (352,582 ) (1,276,726 ) 924,144 72.4 %
Gain on divestiture - 1,231,774 (1,231,774 ) -100.0 %
Gain on extinguishment of liabilities - - - 0.0 %
Change in fair value of digital assets 29,324,737 - 29,324,737 100.0 %
Change in fair value of short-term investments 17,647 - 17,647 100.0 %
Other income 521,307 81,969 439,338 536.0 %
Total other income (expense), net 29,511,109 37,017 29,474,092 79,623.1 %
Income (loss) before income taxes 17,701,125 (1,169,519 ) 18,870,644 1,613.5 %
Income tax expense (benefit) - - - 0.00 %
Net income (loss) from continuing operations 17,701,125 (1,169,519 ) 18,870,644 1,613.5 %
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations - - - 0.0 %
Net income (loss) $ 17,701,125 (1,169,519 ) 18,870,644 1,613.5 %
Revenue
For
the three months ended June 30, 2026, revenues were $2,068,430, representing a decrease of $5,510,216, or 72.7%, compared to revenues
of $7,578,646 for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The decrease was primarily attributable to a significant reduction in orders from the Company’s largest customer,
which experienced a deterioration in its financial condition during the second quarter of 2026 as further described in Note 7, and to
the Company’s continued strategic transition away from the Forever 8 online retail and liquidation-model business.
Cost
of Revenues
Cost
of revenues was $1,968,184 for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $6,333,350 for the three months ended June 30, 2025,
a decrease of $4,365,166, or 68.9%. The decrease correlates to the reduction in revenue volumes described above.
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Gross
Profit
Gross
profit decreased to $100,246 for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to gross profit of $1,245,296 for the three months
ended June 30, 2025, a decline of $1,145,050, or 92.0%. Gross margin declined to 4.8% from 16.4% in the prior-year period. The
decrease was driven primarily by the reduction in revenues and unfavorable product mix during the transition away from the online
retail and liquidation-model operations.
Operating
Expenses
Selling,
general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses were $6,698,406 for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $2,451,832
for the three months ended June 30, 2025, an increase of $4,246,574, or 173.2%.
The
increase was attributable to:
● Bad debt expense of $1,836,366 recognized during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 in respect of receivables from the Company’s largest customer, whose financial condition deteriorated during the period.
● Higher professional fees and advisory costs incurred in connection with the Company’s capital raising and the ongoing implementation of its Digital Asset Treasury strategy;
● Increased compensation and corporate overhead required to support expanded operations, including share-based compensation; and
● Higher technology, compliance, and custodial-related costs associated with digital asset oversight.
The
Company also recognized impairment charges of $5,211,824 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 relating to a receivable
arising from the disposition of inventory by the Company’s largest customer without the Company’s authorization (see Note
7 — Accounts Receivable). There were no comparable impairment charges in the prior-year period.
Interest
Expense
Net
interest expense totaled $(352,582) for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $(1,276,726) for the three months ended June
30, 2025, a decrease of $924,144, or 72.4%, reflecting lower average borrowings on the Company’s financing facilities.
Gain
on divestiture
The
Company recognized no gain on divestiture for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to a gain of $1,231,774 for the three months
ended June 30, 2025 related to the sale of the Ferguson Containers corrugated packaging business completed on April 7, 2025.
Change
in Fair Value of Digital Assets
The
Company recognized a gain of $29,324,737 related to fair value changes of its digital asset holdings during the three months ended June
30, 2026, reflecting recovery in the market prices of Worldcoin (WLD) and Ethereum (ETH) during the quarter. The Company did not hold
digital assets during the comparable 2025 period.
Change in Fair Value of Short-Term
Investments
The Company recognized a gain of $17,647 related to
fair value changes in its short-term investments during the six months ended June 30, 2026. There were no comparable amounts
in the prior-year period.
Other
Income
Other
income increased to $521,307 for the three months ended June 30, 2026, from $81,969 in the prior-year period, an increase of $439,338,
primarily due to interest earned on the Reichard Corrugated Note and other miscellaneous items.
Income
tax expense
Income
tax expense was $0 for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $0 for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The Company continues
to maintain a full valuation allowance on its net deferred tax assets.
Net
income (loss)
Net
income was $17,701,125 for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to a net loss of $(1,169,519) for the three months ended June
30, 2025.
Six
Months Ended June 30, 2026 versus Six Months Ended June 30, 2025
The
following table sets forth information comparing the components of net (loss) income from continuing operations for the six months
ended June 30, 2026 and 2025:
Six Months Ended June 30, Period over Period Change
2026 2025 $ %
Revenues, net $ 9,630,395 $ 17,492,633 $ (7,862,238 ) -44.9 %
Cost of revenues 9,314,888 15,434,078 (6,119,190 ) -39.6 %
Gross profit 315,507 2,058,555 (1,743,048 ) -84.7 %
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative 17,426,952 4,681,257 12,745,695 272.3 %
Impairments 5,211,824 - 5,211,824 100.0 %
Total operating expenses 22,638,776 4,681,257 17,957,519 383.6 %
Operating loss (22,323,269 ) (2,622,702 ) (19,700,567 ) -751.2 %
Other (expense) income:
Interest income (expense) (629,300 ) (2,565,530 ) 1,936,230 75.5 %
Gain on divestiture - 1,231,774 (1,231,774 ) -100.0 %
Gain on extinguishment of liabilities 870,000 - 870,000 100.0 %
Change in fair value of digital assets (37,177,137 ) - (37,177,137 ) -100.0 %
Change in fair value of short-term investments 23,666 - 23,666 100.0 %
Other income 801,261 103,867 697,394 671.4 %
Total other income (expense), net (36,111,510 ) (1,229,889 ) (34,881,621 ) -2,836.2 %
Income (loss) before income taxes (58,434,779 ) (3,852,591 ) (54,582,188 ) -1,416.8 %
Income tax expense (benefit) - (28,793 ) 28,793 100.0 %
Net income (loss) from continuing operations (58,434,779 ) (3,823,798 ) (54,610,981 ) -1,428.2 %
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations - 105,553 (105,553 ) -100.0 %
Net income (loss) $ (58,434,779 ) $ (3,718,245 ) $ (54,716,534 ) -1,471.6 %
Revenue
For
the six months ended June 30, 2026, revenues were $9,630,395, representing a decrease of $7,862,238, or 44.9%, compared to revenues of
$17,492,633 for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The decrease was primarily attributable to a significant reduction in orders from the Company’s largest customer,
which experienced a deterioration in its financial condition during the second quarter of 2026 as further described in Note 7, and to
the Company’s continued strategic transition away from the Forever 8 online retail and liquidation-model business.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2026,
the Company’s Forever 8 subsidiary derived approximately 99% of its revenue from a single customer, as disclosed in Note 3. As described
in Note 7, this customer experienced a significant deterioration in its financial condition during the second quarter of 2026, and the
Company can provide no assurance that ordering activity from this customer will continue at prior levels, or at all. The Company intends
to sell its remaining inventory to new customers as opportunities arise and is exploring opportunities with respect to the Forever 8 business.
There can be no assurance as to the outcome or timing of any such efforts, and revenues from the Forever 8 business in future periods
may be materially reduced or eliminated.
Cost
of Revenues
Cost
of revenues was $9,314,888 for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $15,434,078 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, a
decrease of $6,119,190, or 39.6%, correlating to the reduction in revenue volumes.
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Gross
Profit
Gross
profit decreased to $315,507 for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to gross profit of $2,058,555 for the six months ended
June 30, 2025, a decline of $1,743,048, or 84.7%. Gross margin declined to 3.3% from 11.8% in the prior-year period. The decrease was driven primarily by the reduction in revenues and unfavorable product mix during the transition
away from the online retail and liquidation-model operations.
Operating
Expenses
SG&A
expenses were $17,426,952 for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $4,681,257 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, an increase
of $12,745,695, or 272.3%, driven by the factors described in the three-month discussion above.
The
increase was attributable to:
● Bad debt expense of $1,836,366 recognized during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 in respect of receivables from the Company’s largest customer, whose financial condition deteriorated during the period.
● Impairment charges of $5,211,824 were recognized in the second quarter of 2026 and are further described above. There were no impairment charges in the comparable 2025 period.
● Higher professional fees and advisory costs incurred in connection with the Company’s capital raising and the ongoing implementation of its Digital Asset Treasury strategy;
● Increased compensation and corporate overhead required to support expanded operations, including share-based compensation; and
● Higher technology, compliance, and custodial-related costs associated with digital asset oversight.
Interest
Expense
Net
interest expense totaled $(629,300) for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $(2,565,530) for the six months ended June 30,
2025, a decrease of $1,936,230, or 75.5%, reflecting lower average borrowings under the Forever 8 Facilities.
Gain
on Extinguishment of Liabilities
The
Company recognized a gain on extinguishment of liabilities of $870,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2026, related to the fulfillment
of settlement agreements for past rents and severances during the first quarter of 2026. There was no comparable activity in the six
months ended June 30, 2025.
Change
in Fair Value of Digital Assets
The
Company recognized a net loss of $(37,177,137) related to fair value changes of its digital asset holdings during the six months ended
June 30, 2026, reflecting a $(66,501,874) loss during the first quarter of 2026 partially offset by a $29,324,737 recovery during the
second quarter of 2026. The Company did not hold digital assets during the six months ended June 30, 2025.
Change
in Fair Value of Short-Term Investments
The
Company recognized a gain of $23,666 related to fair value changes in its short-term investments during the six months ended June 30,
2026. There were no comparable amounts in the prior-year period.
Other
Income
Other
income increased to $801,261 for the six months ended June 30, 2026, from $103,867 in the prior-year period, an increase of $697,394.
Income
(Loss) Before Income Taxes
Net
loss before income taxes was $(58,434,779) for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $(3,852,591) for the six months ended
June 30, 2025. The increased loss is primarily attributable to the net $(37,177,137) unrealized loss on digital assets recognized during
the six-month period, higher SG&A expenses supporting the Digital Asset Treasury strategy, and the $5,211,824 impairment charge,
partially offset by the $870,000 gain on extinguishment of liabilities and lower net interest expense.
Income
tax expense
Income
tax expense was $0 for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to an income tax benefit of $(28,793) for the six months ended June
30, 2025. The Company continues to maintain a full valuation allowance on its net deferred tax assets.
Net
income (loss)
Net
loss from continuing operations was $(58,434,779) for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $(3,823,798) for the six months
ended June 30, 2025. Net income from discontinued operations was $0 for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $105,553 for
the six months ended June 30, 2025. Total net loss was $(58,434,779) for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $(3,718,245)
for the six months ended June 30, 2025.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
Overview
Eightco
Holdings Inc. funds its operations through a combination of equity and debt financing, including proceeds from its At-The-Market (“ATM”)
offering program, private placement transactions, and borrowings under its line of credit facility. These proceeds were deployed primarily
into the Company’s Digital Asset Treasury and strategic investments.
As
of June 30, 2026, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $11,003,483, compared to $58,501,108 as of December 31, 2025. In addition
to cash, the Company held short-term investments of $50,927,699 and digital assets at fair value of $228,011,086 as of June 30, 2026.
Total assets were $407,492,768 at June 30, 2026, compared to $250,193,124 at December 31, 2025, and total liabilities were $13,418,142
at June 30, 2026, compared to $17,975,088 at December 31, 2025, resulting in total stockholders’ equity of $394,074,626 at June
30, 2026, compared to $232,218,036 at December 31, 2025.
Outstanding
debt as of June 30, 2026 consisted of $8,075,000 under the Company’s lines of credit and $400,000 under lines of credit with related
parties, for total outstanding lines of credit of $8,475,000. Outstanding debt as of December 31, 2025 consisted of $8,150,000 under
the Company’s lines of credit and $2,590,000 under lines of credit with related parties, for total outstanding lines of credit
of $10,740,000. The lines of credit bear interest at rates ranging from 12% to 18% and are currently unsecured.
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The
sale of the Ferguson Containers corrugated packaging business was completed on April 7, 2025. The Company received $557,835 in cash proceeds
at closing plus a $2.5 million seller note receivable, and the buyer assumed certain liabilities. The divestiture generated a gain of
$1,231,774 and eliminated the operating overhead associated with that business segment.
Liquidity
Profile
As
of June 30, 2026, our liquidity resources consisted of $11.0 million of cash and cash equivalents, $50.9 million of short-term investments
(consisting of U.S. government securities and money market funds), and approximately $86.9 million of U.S. dollar-denominated
stablecoins, for total near-cash liquidity of approximately $148.8 million. We also held approximately $141.1 million of other digital
assets (primarily Worldcoin (WLD) and Ethereum (ETH)), which are subject to market price volatility. We actively manage working capital
by converting stablecoins and, when appropriate, other digital assets to U.S. dollars to meet operating needs.
During
the six months ended June 30, 2026, we used $9.7 million of cash in operating activities, or approximately $1.6 million per month. Substantially
all of our reported $(57.9) million net loss for the six-month period consisted of non-cash items, including a net $(37.2) million unrealized
loss on digital assets, $5.5 million of non-cash share-based compensation, and the $5.2 million impairment charge. Based on our current
operating cash use, we believe our near-cash liquidity is sufficient to fund our operating cash needs substantially in excess of the
next 12 months, before consideration of additional capital that may be raised under our ATM equity offering program or monetization of
our other digital asset and strategic investment holdings.
Sources
of Liquidity
ATM
Program
During
the six months ended June 30, 2026, the Company raised net proceeds of $218.1 million under its ATM program. Proceeds were used to acquire
digital assets, fund strategic private company investments, and support working capital needs.
Forever
8 Credit Facilities (Series A, B, C, and D)
Forever
8 continues to rely on its secured inventory financing facilities (the “Forever 8 Facilities”), which remain active. As of
June 30, 2026, we had approximately $9.1 million outstanding and unused availability of approximately $2.0 million under the Forever
8 Facilities, subject to borrowing base and other conditions.
In
the aggregate, these facilities provide:
● Interest rates ranging from 15% to 18% per annum
● Unused commitment fees of approximately 5% per annum
● A revolving draw structure through “Initial Loan Advances” and “Subsequent Draws” from lender-controlled escrows
● Collateral in the form of Forever 8 inventory, equipment, and related proceeds
As
of June 30, 2026, Forever 8 had approximately $9.1 million outstanding under these facilities to support ongoing inventory purchases.
Digital
Assets as Liquidity
Certain
digital assets, particularly U.S. dollar-denominated stablecoins, function as near-cash liquidity sources and may be converted to U.S.
dollars as needed.
Uses
of Liquidity
Digital
Asset Purchases
We
deploy a substantial portion of ATM proceeds to acquire digital assets. As of June 30, 2026, we held digital assets at fair value of
approximately $228.0 million, consisting primarily of Worldcoin (WLD), Ethereum (ETH), and U.S. dollar-denominated stablecoins. These
assets are measured at fair value under ASU 2023-08, with changes recognized in net income, and are custodied with institutional-grade
providers, including Kraken, Coinbase, and FalconX.
Strategic
Private Company Investments
We
also deploy liquidity into strategic equity investments in frontier technology companies as part of our long-term capital allocation
strategy. In March 2026, we invested $92.6 million in indirect beneficial interests in OpenAI preferred stock. We also invested approximately
$18 million in Beast Industries, the business platform of content creator MrBeast. An additional $7 million capital commitment was callable
through May 9, 2026, at which point the call period expired without being exercised. Additionally, in October 2025, we invested approximately
$1 million in Series D Preferred Stock of Mythical, Inc., a developer of blockchain-based video game ecosystems. As of June 30, 2026,
total strategic private company investments were $111.6 million.
Forever
8 Inventory Funding
Forever
8 uses liquidity to support inventory purchasing activities on behalf of e-commerce merchants. These requirements are funded through:
● Operating cash flows
● Digital asset conversions
● Borrowings under the Forever 8 Facilities
Operating
and Corporate Needs
Liquidity
is also used to support routine corporate expenses, personnel, professional fees, vendor obligations, and other working capital needs.
Digital
Asset Volatility
During
the six months ended June 30, 2026, we recognized a net loss of approximately $(37.2) million related to changes in the fair value of
digital assets, consisting of a $(66.5) million loss during the first quarter of 2026 partially offset by a $29.3 million gain during
the second quarter of 2026. Such fair value changes materially affect reported results and may impact future liquidity planning given
digital asset price volatility. A sustained decline in the price of WLD or ETH would reduce the realizable value of our digital asset
holdings and would limit the total liquidity available from our digital asset portfolio. We continue to monitor digital asset market
conditions and may adjust our treasury strategy as appropriate.
Future
Liquidity Considerations
Our
liquidity in future periods will be influenced by:
● The fair value of digital assets held under the DAT Strategy
● Market conditions affecting potential capital raises
● Working capital needs of Forever 8
● Digital asset market liquidity and volatility
● Regulatory developments affecting digital asset custody, trading, and classification
● Broader macroeconomic conditions impacting e-commerce demand
Based
on current assumptions and our existing near-cash liquidity of approximately $115.6 million, our other digital asset and strategic equity
investment holdings, our continued access to capital through our at-the-market equity offering program, and our currently anticipated
operating cash use of approximately $1.6 million per month, we believe our liquidity resources are sufficient to support both our operating
business and Digital Asset Treasury Strategy for at least the next twelve months.
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Cash
Flows
Since
inception, Eightco and its subsidiaries have primarily used its available cash to fund its operations. The following table sets forth
a summary of cash flows for the periods presented:
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2026 2025
Cash (used in) provided by:
Operating Activities $ (9,697,765 ) $ 340,614
Investing Activities (250,506,400 ) 397,759
Financing Activities 212,706,540 (281,308 )
Net increase (decrease) in cash and restricted cash $ (47,497,625 ) $ 457,065
Cash
Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 and 2025
Operating
Activities
Net
cash used in operating activities was $(9,697,765) during the six months ended June 30, 2026, which consisted primarily of the net loss
of $(58,434,779), offset by non-cash items including the change in fair value of digital assets of $37,177,137, share-based compensation
of $5,498,007, the impairment charge of $5,211,824, reserve for bad debts of $1,836,366, depreciation and amortization of $5,061, and
a gain on disposal of $(231,501). Changes in operating assets and liabilities used cash of $(759,880), primarily reflecting a decrease
in accrued expenses and other current liabilities of $(1,211,595), an increase in accounts receivable of $(1,503,807), and a decrease
in accounts payable of $(1,080,351), partially offset by decreases in inventory of $1,920,098 and prepaid expenses and other current
assets of $1,115,775.
Net
cash provided by operating activities was $340,614 during the six months ended June 30, 2025, which consisted primarily of the net loss
of $(3,718,245), offset by non-cash items including depreciation and amortization of $1,187,373, amortization of debt issuance costs
of $500,000, and share-based compensation of $143,201, partially offset by the gain on sale of assets of $(1,231,774). Changes in operating
assets and liabilities provided cash of $3,426,059, primarily reflecting decreases in inventory of $2,094,868 and accounts receivable
of $504,904 and an increase in accrued expenses and other current liabilities of $574,478.
Investing
Activities
Net
cash used in investing activities was $(250,506,400) during the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to net cash provided by investing
activities of $397,759 for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The change is largely attributable to purchases of short-term investments
of $(363,627,127), purchases of other investments of $(111,599,951), and purchases of digital assets of $(89,286,578) in connection with
the implementation and continued execution of the Company’s Digital Asset Treasury strategy, partially offset by proceeds from
the sale of short-term investments of $312,930,999 and repayments of principal under loans held-for-investment of $76,258.
Financing
Activities
Net
cash provided by financing activities was $212,706,540 during the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to net cash used in financing
activities of $(281,308) for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The change was largely attributable to net proceeds from the issuance
of common stock of $215,971,540 generated through the Company’s ATM program, partially offset by net repayments under lines of
credit of $(2,265,000) and prepayment for share repurchase option of $(1,000,000).
During
the six months ended June 30, 2026, the Company had an unfunded capital commitment of approximately $7 million to Beast Industries, which
was committed for a period of 60 days following the Company’s initial investment. While not a variable interest or structured entity,
this commitment represented a contractual obligation that, if called, would have had an impact on liquidity. The applicable period of
the commitment expired on May 9, 2026 without being exercised.
Known
Trends, Events, Uncertainties and Factors That May Affect Future Operations
Our
results and liquidity may be materially affected by:
● Digital asset market volatility, including price, volume, and spreads for WLD and other tokens;
● Regulatory developments affecting custody, stablecoins, or exchange operations and their impact on access, withdrawals, or pricing;
● Custodian concentration and counterparty risk, including operational incidents, solvency, or cybersecurity;
● Capital markets conditions impacting our ability to raise additional equity via PIPE or ATM transactions;
● Interest rate levels influencing borrowing costs under the Forever 8 Facilities and customer demand for inventory financing; and
● Macro factors (consumer demand, e-commerce trends, geopolitics, inflation, and credit availability).
Contractual
Obligations and Commitments
The
Company has no debt covenants that require certain financial information to be met. The following summarizes our material cash requirements
as of June 30, 2026:
Unfunded
Capital Commitment. As of June 30, 2026, we had an unfunded capital commitment of approximately $7 million to Beast Industries, which
was able to be called within 60 days of our initial investment and expired on May 9, 2026.
Consulting
Fees. Under the Amended and Restated DACA, we are obligated to pay a consulting fee equal to 1% per annum of assets under management.
Based on current AUM levels, we expect cash consulting fees of approximately $2.5 million to $3.5 million over the next 12 months.
Credit
Facility Interest and Fees. Based on current borrowing levels and interest rates ranging from 12% to 18%, we expect interest expense
and commitment fees under our credit facilities of approximately $1.2 million to $1.5 million over the next 12 months.
Critical
Accounting Policies and Significant Judgments and Estimates
This
discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations is based on the Company’s combined
financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America,
or U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts
of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts
of revenue and expenses during the reported periods. In accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Company bases its estimates on historical experience
and on various other assumptions the Company believes are reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates
under different assumptions or conditions.
For
information on the Company’s significant accounting policies please refer to Note 2 to the Company’s Financial Statements
included in this Quarterly Report.
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