Matador Technologies Enters 2026 With a Clear Mission in Bitcoin’s New Market Phase

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• Matador scaled its Bitcoin holdings to 175 BTC (and equivalents) in under a year and the company has secured long-term financing to drive its next phase of accumulation.
• Matador holds an option to acquire up to a 24% stake in India’s HODL Systems, providing the company with exposure to one of the world’s largest and fastest-evolving digital-asset economies.
• Matador is setting up for access to bigger markets and a stronger valuation as regulations solidify, new institutional investors come in, and work continues toward a possible U.S. listing in 2026.

Bitcoin’s rise into mainstream finance is no longer a theory. Spot ETFs have pulled institutional flows into the asset at a pace not seen in any previous cycle. Sovereign conversations about digital-asset reserves are becoming routine. The developer ecosystem around Bitcoin is expanding, and capital markets are starting to price Bitcoin not only as a macro asset, but as a foundational layer of a new financial system.

For investors looking to participate through public markets, the year ahead will favour companies structured around long-term accumulation, capital discipline, and product innovation that sits directly on Bitcoin’s rails.

Matador Technologies (TSXV:MATA | OTCQB:MATAF | FSE:IU3), a publicly traded Bitcoin ecosystem company is preparing to enter that window with a clearer sense of direction than at any point in its history.

“We’ve put the financing in place that gets us where we want to go,” said Matador CEO Deven Soni. “Now it’s about the market, our performance, and making the right decisions to reach the destination.”

A year of accumulation powers a bigger 2026

Matador (MATA.VN) (MATAF) ended 2025 with about 175 Bitcoin (and equivalents), a sharp jump from the 20 Bitcoin it held when it went public last year, representing an increase of more than sevenfold in under twelve months. The amount of Bitcoin backing each share also grew significantly, rising from 0.0000002 BTC to 0.0000014 BTC, showing how quickly the company has been building its treasury.

These numbers matter not just as operational milestones, but as a preview of how Matador intends to compete by compounding Bitcoin, financing its growth strategically, and using its treasury as the backbone for future product lines.

With the first US$10.5 million draw under its US$100 million secured convertible note facility with ATW Partners complete, Matador now has long-term capital access that aligns with its strategy to reach 1,000 BTC and beyond.

Looking into 2026, the company views each additional tranche of the ATW facility as a lever to drive BPS (Bitcoin Per Share) growth, while tempering dilution and sequencing issuance alongside market conditions.

“We will evaluate additional allocations in light of Bitcoin’s price volatility, liquidity, and applicable approvals, with a focus on increasing Bitcoin per share over time,” said Soni.

“We’ve been builders in both positive markets and negative markets. The flywheel only works if you stay consistent.”

Why 2026 is a pivotal year

Several forces are coming together to make 2026 an important year for Matador and for every company operating in Bitcoin’s public-market space.

First, institutional participation is expected to widen beyond ETFs. The experience of 2025 showed that spot ETFs are now a permanent fixture in global markets. The next phase, expected in 2026, is deeper involvement from corporations, insurers, pension funds, and even sovereign wealth funds as they begin using Bitcoin through treasury allocations, structured products, and longer-term strategies. Matador is positioned to benefit from this shift because it already operates as a Bitcoin-focused public company with a clear treasury mandate.

Second, the application layer of Bitcoin is maturing. Ordinals, Layer 2 technologies, and tokenized real-world assets are becoming commercially viable rather than experimental. Matador enters 2026 with a working Digital Asset Platform and plans to expand into additional tokenized assets. These products create potential revenue streams that can be reinvested into Bitcoin accumulation, strengthening the company’s long-term compounding model.

Third, regulatory frameworks around the world are becoming more structured and predictable. This favours companies with strong custody arrangements, transparent reporting, and public-market discipline. In 2025, Matador appointed BitGo Trust as its custodian, joined MicroStrategy’s “Bitcoin for Corporations” program, and submitted a confidential filing to the SEC as part of its move toward a U.S. listing. These steps may not attract immediate headlines, but they create credibility, and investors tend to reward companies that build reliable infrastructure.

Finally, India is emerging as one of the most important markets for Bitcoin adoption. Matador’s 24 percent stake in HODL Systems, a digital asset firm based in India, gives it early exposure to a country with more than 100 million digital-asset users and a regulatory framework that is expected to evolve.

“India has signaled that a digital-asset strategy is coming…we are waiting for the broader government direction,” said Soni. When that clarity arrives, it is likely to open a large retail gateway and significantly expand Matador’s international footprint.

What changes for shareholders in 2026

Matador positioned itself as a high-conviction Bitcoin builder with a long runway ahead when going public. The difference today is the company now has the treasury base, capital facilities, exchange listings, and governance structure to begin scaling that vision.

With market conditions stabilizing and institutional demand rising, Matador expects to deploy more capital into Bitcoin, balancing opportunistic timing with disciplined execution.

Arrington Capital, UTXO Management, Bitcoin Opportunity Fund, and other strategic investors have strengthened the shareholder registry. The company’s amended base shelf (subject to approval) gives Matador multi-year flexibility to capitalize on favourable windows for expansion.

Matador’s confidential Form 20-F submission signals the company’s intent to elevate its liquidity and valuation benchmarks. If successful, a U.S. listing could become one of Matador’s most material catalysts in 2026.

2026 may also be the year HODL Systems transitions from a regulatory-waiting posture to a commercial-growth posture. For Matador, this offers asymmetric upside.

Matador’s edge going into 2026

In a market filled with either pure Bitcoin maximalists or pure capital-markets’ operators, Matador claims its advantage comes from being both.

“We have a very unique combination of capital-markets expertise and Bitcoin expertise,” said Soni. “That balance lets us make long-term decisions that serve shareholders and strengthen the ecosystem.”

That balance is reinforced by Matador’s leadership bench, led by Mark Moss and David, both deeply embedded in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Moss, Matador’s Chief Visionary Officer, serves as a leading public educator and strategist in Bitcoin and macroeconomics, reaching more than 100 million viewers through digital media and positioning the company at the forefront of Bitcoin innovation and narrative leadership. Alongside him, David brings institutional credibility as a co-founder of BTC Inc., founder of Nakamoto Inc., and an active investor and board member across key Bitcoin policy and capital platforms — anchoring Matador’s strategy with deep operational, treasury, and governance experience within the Bitcoin economy.

This blend shows up in how Matador has approached treasury management, financing, custody, and product design. It is not a mining company. It is not a passive holder. It is not a speculative token issuer. The company is building a hybrid model: accumulate Bitcoin, build products that leverage Bitcoin, and compound long-term value back into Bitcoin per share.

Matador enters 2026 with momentum in its numbers, depth on its balance sheet, and clarity in its strategy, said Soni.

“We’re driving the car…we just have to make the right turns to get to the destination,” he added.

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