Genius Group has revealed an upcoming strategy to purchase bitcoin again, arriving only a few months following the complete liquidation of its cryptocurrency reserves.
The New York Stock Exchange-listed, artificial intelligence-driven educational firm disclosed in a Thursday announcement that it plans to establish parallel bitcoin and AI treasuries valued together at $1.6 billion. The company aims for its total assets to reach $2 billion by the conclusion of fiscal year 2031.
Back in April, Genius Group parted with its entire bitcoin reserve in order to clear $8.5 million in debt. The transaction occurred during a period when several digital asset treasuries faced hardships resulting from a decline in cryptocurrency valuations.
“Every dollar of preferred capital deployed into our bitcoin and AI Treasury that generates returns above the preferred dividend rate flows directly to our ordinary shareholders’ net asset value,” stated Genius Group CEO Roger James Hamilton.
Initially, Genius Group embraced a “Bitcoin first” model in late 2024, accumulating a position that expanded to 440 BTC by February 2025.
That initiative hit obstacles when a judicial ruling prevented the company from conducting fundraising or issuing stock. This restriction triggered a sequence of liquidations that lowered its holdings—such as approximately 86 BTC sold over the course of a single month—leaving the firm with roughly 84 BTC by February 2026.
The business has subsequently liquidated its remaining bitcoin holdings completely, putting the funds toward settling $8.5 million in debt. According to reports, the sale happened at a loss, leaving Genius Group entirely devoid of crypto assets.
Despite this history, the firm is currently working to re-establish a bitcoin treasury. This time, it will be paired with an equivalent AI treasury, financed via a new preferred stock offering instead of traditional equity sales.
Genius Group plans to utilize its $1.2 billion shelf registration cleared by the SEC to issue Perpetual Preferred Securities, aiming for a starting capital raise of $12.5 million. The resulting funds will be distributed among the AI treasury, the bitcoin treasury, and a cash cushion designated to cover roughly 18 months of dividend obligations.
This approach closely follows strategies utilized by MicroStrategy, the top corporate holder of bitcoin, which has gathered more than $16 billion through perpetual preferred stock to support its bitcoin acquisitions. Additionally, Strive Asset Management, listed on the Nasdaq, has secured over $150 million through a similar method.
Genius Group indicated that preferred capital is set to become its main financing mechanism moving forward, which will decrease its dependence on its ordinary share at-the-market (ATM) program.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Genius Group’s new financial target?
Genius Group aims to build parallel AI and bitcoin treasuries worth a combined $1.6 billion, targeting total company assets of $2 billion by fiscal year 2031.
Why did Genius Group previously sell its bitcoin?
In April, the company liquidated its entire bitcoin reserve to pay off $8.5 million in debt amid struggles from falling crypto prices.
How does Genius Group plan to fund its new treasuries?
The company plans to use a new preferred stock offering—specifically Perpetual Preferred Securities drawn from a $1.2 billion SEC-cleared shelf registration—instead of equity sales.
What companies inspired this strategy?
The plan mirrors approaches used by MicroStrategy and Strive Asset Management, both of which have raised significant funds via perpetual preferred stock.
