$ORBS

Eightco Holdings Inc. (ORBS): Sent via Electronic Delivery to: ko@8co.holdings; bv@8co.holdings

Eightco Holdings Inc. (ORBS) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Other Events. Exhibit 99.1 Sent via Electronic Delivery to: ko@8co.holdings; bv@8co.holdings October 8, 2026 Kevin O’Donnell Chief Executive Officer Eightco Holdings Inc. Re: Eightco Holdings Inc. (the “Company”) Nasdaq Symbol: ORBS Dear Kevin O’Donnell: On August 5, 2026, Staff notified the C

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Published Oct 13, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC
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Primary signal
$ORBS
Bullish
medium confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
6/10
AlphAI data visualization · based on SEC EDGAR 8-K
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$ORBSBullishLow
01

Why it matters

Regaining compliance removes a regulatory hurdle, likely stabilizing the share price and reducing short‑seller pressure.

02

Market read

The filing is a primary disclosure that resolves a delisting risk, offering modest trading relevance for ORBS.

03

What to watch

Potential upcoming dilution from future capital raises could offset the compliance benefit.

Relevance 6/10Novelty 6/10Timing: today

Background

Eightco Holdings (ORBS) had been out of compliance with Nasdaq's $1.00 minimum bid price rule, prompting delisting concerns.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$ORBSBullishMedium confidence
Context

Eightco Holdings disclosed it regained Nasdaq minimum bid price compliance, removing delisting risk.

Expected impact

modest upside as market prices in reduced regulatory risk

Evidence & confidence

The filing is the first public notice of compliance; investors typically react favorably to removal of a delisting catalyst.

Market effects

Minimal; compliance news is specific to Eightco and does not affect the broader sector.

Limited to U.S. small‑cap market participants.

None

Counterpoint

The compliance regain may be short‑lived if underlying business fundamentals remain weak.

Key entities

  • Eightco Holdings Inc.

    Micro‑cap listed on Nasdaq under ticker ORBS.

  • Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Staff

    Authority that monitors compliance with listing standards.

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