Fold Holdings, Inc. Debt Disclosure
10. Debt and Financing Arrangements
Convertible notes and warrants
A summary of the Company’s convertible notes for the respective periods presented is as follows:
The December 2024 Initial Investor Note and June 2025 Amended Investor Note
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December 31, 2025 |
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December 31, 2024 |
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December 2024 Initial Investor Note |
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$ |
- |
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$ |
20,000,000 |
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June 2025 Amended Investor Note |
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20,000,000 |
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- |
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Convertible debt, gross |
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$ |
20,000,000 |
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$ |
20,000,000 |
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Less: |
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Debt discount, net of amortization |
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- |
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6,636,805 |
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Debt issuance costs, net of amortization |
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90,260 |
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1,610,290 |
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Add: |
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Amended debt premium, net of amortization |
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1,559,935 |
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- |
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Convertible debt, net |
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$ |
21,469,675 |
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$ |
11,752,905 |
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Less: Current portion of long-term debt |
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- |
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11,752,905 |
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Amended December 2024 convertible note, net - long-term |
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$ |
21,469,675 |
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$ |
- |
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In December 2024, Fold Predecessor entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “December 2024 SPA”) with an institutional investor for the sale of a Senior Secured Convertible Note which is convertible into shares of the Company’s Common Stock. Fold Predecessor executed the December 2024 SPA and consummated the issuance of (i) an Initial Note in the principal amount of $20,000,000 with a conversion price of $11.50 per share (the “December 2024 Initial Investor Note”), and (ii) Series A, Series B, and Series C warrants to initially acquire up to 869,565, 500,000, and 869,565 additional shares of the Company’s Common Stock, respectively, with an initial exercise price of $12.50, $0.001, and $11.50 per share of Common Stock, respectively, subject to adjustment (collectively, the “Investor Warrants”). Fold had the ability to issue to the investor an additional Senior Secured Convertible Note in an aggregate principal amount of up to $10,000,000 (the “Additional Investor Note” and, together with the December 2024 Initial Investor Note, the “Investor Notes”), subject to the mutual discretion of Fold and the investor.
On February 14, 2025, following the Closing of the Merger, the maturity of the December 2024 Initial Investor Note extended from 10 months to 36 months from Fold Predecessor's public listing event (the "Public Company Date") and was reclassified from a current liability to long term liability. The Series A warrants were exercisable immediately
and expire eight years from the date of issuance. The Series B and Series C warrants became exercisable at the time of the Public Company Date and expire eight years from the date of issuance and one year from the Public Company Date, respectively. Following the Public Company Date, the investor exercised the Series B warrants in a cashless exercise, acquiring the 500,000 shares of Common Stock at $0.001 per share.
On June 16, 2025, the Company entered into a Waiver, Amendment and Joinder Agreement with Fold, Inc. and the investor to, among other things, amend the December 2024 SPA (as amended, the "Amended December 2024 SPA"). The terms of the Waiver and Amendment Agreement provide for administrative changes and (1) the extension of the Expiration Date of the Series C Warrant from February 14, 2026 to August 14, 2026; (2) a reduction of the Conversion Price of the Note (as defined therein) to $9.00 (as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, stock combinations, recapitalizations and similar events after the date of the Waiver and Amendment Agreement); and (3) a reduction of the Exercise Price of the Series C Warrant (as defined therein) to $9.00 (as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, stock combinations, recapitalizations and similar events after the date of the Waiver and Amendment Agreement).
In accordance with ASC 470-50-40-10, the Company determined that the change in Conversion Price of the December 2024 Initial Investor Note from $11.50 to $9.00 increased the fair value of the embedded conversion option by more than 10% of the carrying value of the December 2024 SPA. This modification is considered to be substantial under ASC 470-50-40-10a and is accounted for as a debt extinguishment.
In accordance with ASC 470-50-40-6, the Company derecognized the original debt instrument and recognized an amended note as a new debt instrument at its fair value as of the modification date, reflecting the updated terms. As of June 15, 2025 the net carrying amount of the extinguished note was approximately $12.8 million, resulting in the Company recognizing a loss on the extinguishment of debt of $9.6 million in the statements of operations, which is comprised of the original debt's unamortized debt discount of $5.8 million, the original debt's unamortized debt issuance costs of $1.4 million, the amended debt premium of $2.0 million and $0.5 million of additional paid-in capital related to the change in the fair value of the Series C warrants due to the change in exercise price, as noted above. The fair value of the amended note at the date of modification was estimated to be $22.0 million.
As of December 31, 2025, the principal amount outstanding under the June 2025 Amended Investor Note was $20.0 million. The December 2024 Initial Investor Note and the June 2025 Amended Investor Note were secured by Fold’s assets as collateral, including 300 bitcoin held within Fold’s digital asset Investment Treasury. The Company has included the net balance of the June 2025 Amended Investor Note within non-current liabilities, as the maturity date of the instrument was February 14, 2028.
The Company has accounted for the December 2024 Initial Investor Note and the Investor Warrants using the relative fair value allocation method on the date of issuance. The estimated fair values of the December 2024 Initial Investor Note and Investor Warrants were calculated under a Black-Scholes model utilizing the enterprise valuation of Fold's Common Stock as of the issuance date. The Company has elected not to subsequently remeasure the convertible note. Further, the Company concluded that the ability to issue the Additional Investor Note is separately exercisable from the December 2024 Initial Investor Note and the Investor Warrants. Each of the Investor Notes will be sold at an original issue discount of 5%.
The Company has accounted for the June 2025 Amended Investor Note at fair value on the date of extinguishment of the December 2024 Initial Investor Note and issuance of the June 2025 Amended Investor Note. The debt premium represents the 10% issue premium. The Company has elected not to subsequently remeasure the convertible note. Further, the Company concluded that the ability to issue the Additional Investor Note is separately exercisable from the Additional Investor Note and the Investor Warrants. The change in fair value of the Series C Warrant was calculated using a Black-Scholes model, utilizing Fold's stock price as of the issuance date.
The Company recorded interest expense under the June 2025 Amended Investor Note using a stated interest rate of 12% per annum, as well as the amortization of the debt premium and debt issuance costs, which the Company computed using the effective interest method. Total interest expense recognized related to the December 2024 Initial Investor Note and June 2025 Amended Investor Note for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $2.1 million, comprised of contractual interest expense of $2.4 million and $0.4 million of amortization of the debt premium and debt issuance costs. Interest is calculated on the basis of a 360-day year and is payable quarterly in cash or paid-in-kind in shares of Common Stock. Total interest expense recognized related to the December 2024 Initial Investor Note
for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $0.2 million, comprised of a nominal accrual of contractual interest expense and $0.2 million of amortization of the debt discount and debt issuance costs.
The June 2025 Amended Investor Note, plus accrued and unpaid interest, was convertible at any time, at the investor’s option, into shares of the Company’s Common Stock at an initial fixed conversion price of $9.00 per share, subject to certain adjustments and alternative conditions. Upon a change of control of the Company, the investor could require the Company to redeem all, or any portion, of the June 2025 Amended Investor Note at a price stipulated by certain conditions as discussed within the Amended December 2024 SPA.
The June 2025 Amended Investor Note provided for certain events of default, including, among other things, any breach of the covenants described in the Amended December 2024 SPA. In connection with an event of default, the investor could require the Company to redeem all or any portion of the June 2025 Amended Investor Note at a premium as set forth in the June 2025 Amended Investor Note. The Company was also subject to certain customary affirmative and negative covenants regarding the rank of the June 2025 Amended Investor Note, the incurrence of indebtedness, the existence of liens, the repayment of indebtedness, the payment of cash in respect of dividends, distributions or redemptions, the transfer of assets, the maturity of other indebtedness, and transactions with affiliates, among other customary matters. As of December 31, 2025, the Company was in compliance with all covenants and there were no events of default during the period.
As described in "Subsequent Events" below, the June 2025 Amended Investor Note was extinguished on February 27, 2026.
The March 2025 Investor Note
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December 31, 2025 |
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December 31, 2024 |
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March 2025 Investor Note |
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$ |
46,279,500 |
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$ |
- |
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Fair value adjustment |
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928,056 |
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- |
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March 2025 investor note - related party |
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$ |
47,207,556 |
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$ |
- |
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On March 6, 2025, Fold entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “March 2025 SPA”) with a related party investor, SATS Credit Fund, LP, pursuant to which Fold issued to the investor (i) a Convertible Note in an aggregate principal amount of $46.3 million, (ii) warrants exercisable for 925,590 shares of Common Stock with an exercise price of $15.00 per share (the “March 2025 Warrants”), and (iii) an aggregate of 750,000 shares of Common Stock (the “Closing Shares”).
As of December 31, 2025, the principal amount outstanding under the March 2025 Investor Note was $46.3 million and the fair value was $47.2 million. The aggregate principal amount outstanding under the March 2025 Investor Note, plus accrued and unpaid interest, was convertible at any time, at the investor’s option, into shares of the Company’s Common Stock at an initial fixed conversion price of $12.50 per share, subject to certain adjustments and alternative conditions. The Company also had a forced conversion right, which was exercisable on the occurrence of certain conditions set forth in the note, pursuant to which it can cause a portion of the unpaid and outstanding note to be converted into shares of the Company's Common Stock at the Conversion Price. Specifically, the March 2025 Investor Note had six triggering events which occur when the Company's stock price was greater than or equal to $15.00 through $40.00. Upon the occurrence of each triggering event, the March 2025 Investor Note would automatically convert into the specified number of shares outlined by each individual triggering event.
The March 2025 Investor Note was funded with 475 bitcoin, net of 25 bitcoin of which was paid to the investor as prepayment for the first year of interest. This bitcoin is included in the Company’s Digital Assets – Investment Treasury and was to be held as collateral to secure the March 2025 Investor Note until maturity or conversion of the note. On the maturity date, the Company was to transfer to the investor the balance of any bitcoin not previously released to the Company upon conversion of the March 2025 Investor Note to Common Stock, with a maximum potential repayment of 500 bitcoin if no amounts converted to Common Stock during the life of the note. No cash payments by Fold were contemplated under the March 2025 Investor Note.
The Company has elected to account for the March 2025 Investor Note using the fair value option and will remeasure the March 2025 Investor Note at each reporting period. As of the date of issuance, the fair value of the March 2025 Investor Note was $59.0 million which exceeded the proceeds received of $46.3 million. The $12.8 million excess of the fair value over the net proceeds received has been recorded as a loss within the statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2025.
During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company recorded a $11.8 million gain due to changes in fair value of the March 2025 Investor Note.
The Company separately valued the March 2025 Warrants and Closing Shares issued at $3.8 million and $5.8 million, respectively. The Company considered those amounts as costs and fees incurred upon issuance of the debt. Since those costs and fees were incurred in connection with an instrument entered into with a related party that is subsequently being measured at fair value, the Company expensed the full $9.6 million immediately in the period. The March 2025 Warrants were analyzed in accordance with ASC 815-40 and determined to meet the requirements for equity classification. The estimated fair value of the March 2025 Warrants was calculated under a Black-Scholes model as of the issuance date. The March 2025 Warrants expire five years from the date of issuance and the March 2025 Investor Note matures on March 6, 2030.
The March 2025 Investor Note will accrue interest at a rate of 7.0% per annum, payable quarterly in shares of Common Stock valued at $12.50 per share. Total interest expense recognized related to the March 2025 Investor Note for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $1.8 million. Pursuant to the March 2025 SPA, the Company prepaid one year of interest in the form of 25 bitcoin and was to amortize that prepaid interest through March 31, 2026. The prepaid interest has been recorded within prepaid expenses and other current assets on the balance sheet. Beginning April 1, 2026, interest will be calculated on the basis of a 360-day year and stated interest rate of 7% per annum. Interest is payable quarterly in paid-in-kind shares of Common Stock.
The March 2025 Investor Note provided for certain events of default. In connection with an event of default, the investor could require the Company to redeem all or any portion of the March 2025 Investor Note by returning to the Holder (as defined therein) the amount of Bitcoin Collateral (as defined therein) that had not previously been released to the Company in connection with the conversion of the principal into shares of Common Stock. The Company was also subject to certain customary affirmative and negative covenants regarding the rank of the March 2025 Investor Note, the incurrence of indebtedness, the existence of liens, the repayment of indebtedness, distributions or redemptions, the transfer of assets, and the maturity of other indebtedness, among other customary matters. As of December 31, 2025, the Company was in compliance with all covenants and there were no events of default during the period.
As described in "Subsequent Events" below, the March 2025 Investor Note was extinguished on February 26, 2026.
Two Prime Credit Facility
On October 1, 2025, the Company entered into a Master Loan Agreement (the “Master Loan Agreement”) with Two Prime Lending Limited (“Two Prime”). The Master Loan Agreement permits the Company to request, and Two Prime to make available at its discretion, USD-denominated loans up to an aggregate commitment amount of $45.0 million, subject to the execution of individual loan term sheets. Loans issued under the Master Loan Agreement are secured by bitcoin posted by the Company as collateral and held in segregated cold storage with a qualified digital asset custodian. The Company is required to maintain collateral levels within specified thresholds, and failure to do so may result in margin calls or liquidation of collateral.
Each loan bears interest at the rate specified in the applicable term sheet and are repayable in USD. The Master Loan Agreement contains customary representations, covenants, collateral requirements, tax and indemnification provisions, and events of default.
On October 9, 2025, the Company borrowed $5.0 million pursuant to Loan Utilization Request #1 under the Master Loan Agreement. The loan bears interest at 6.5% per annum, matures on September 30, 2026, and is collateralized by 105 bitcoin. The loan is a fixed-term loan with a prepayment option.
On November 19, 2025, the Company entered into the First Amendment to the Master Loan Agreement (the “Amendment”). The Amendment revised certain collateral custody provisions and restated the applicable loan terms, including (i) an increase in the loan fee to 8.5% per annum, (ii) adjustments to collateral maintenance thresholds, and (iii) confirmation that all collateral must be held in segregated, qualified-custodian cold storage subject to a first-priority perfected security interest in favor of Two Prime. The Company evaluated the Amendment to determine if it represented a modification or extinguishments of debt, and concluded that the Amendment is a modification of the original Master Loan Agreement.
On December 16, 2025, the Company borrowed an additional $5.0 million pursuant to Loan Utilization Request #2 under the Amendment. The loan bears interest at 8.5% per annum, matures on September 30, 2026, and is collateralized by 95 bitcoin. The loan is a fixed-term loan with a prepayment option.
As of December 31, 2025, the outstanding principal balance under the Master Loan Agreement was $10.0 million, secured by 200 bitcoin, which is held within Fold’s digital asset Investment Treasury. Total interest expense related to the Two Prime Credit Facility was $0.1 million. The Company in compliance with all collateral maintenance requirements as of December 31, 2025.
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