Exhibit I

JOINT FILING STATEMENT

PURSUANT TO RULE 13D-1(K)(1)

The undersigned hereby consent and agree to the joint filing of Schedule 13G under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, with respect to the Shares of Fold Holdings, Inc. together with any or all amendments thereto, when and if required. The parties hereto further consent and agree to file this Joint Filing Statement pursuant to Rule13d-1(k)(1)(iii) as an exhibit to Schedule 13G, thereby incorporating the same into such Schedule 13G.

This Joint Filing Statement may be terminated by any of the undersigned upon written notice or such lesser period of notice as the undersigned may mutually agree.

Dated: February 17, 2026

	SZOP Opportunities I LLC

	By:	/s/ Kerry Propper
		Kerry Propper, a Managing Member of its Manager

	SZOP Opportunities Management LLC

	By:	/s/ Kerry Propper
		Kerry Propper, a Managing Member

	SZOP Multistrat LP

	By:	/s/ Kerry Propper
		Kerry Propper, a Managing Member of the General Partner

	SZOP Multistrat Management LLC

	By:	/s/ Kerry Propper
		Kerry Propper, a Managing Member

	Kerry Propper

	By:	/s/ Kerry Propper
		Individually

	Antonio Ruiz-Gimenez

	By:	/s/ Antonio Ruiz-Gimenez
		Individually

Fold Holdings, Inc. SCHEDULE 13G/A