Genius Group, a New York Stock Exchange-listed education technology company, has announced a new capital strategy to rebuild its Bitcoin and artificial intelligence (AI) treasuries. The company set a target of achieving a combined $1.6 billion in Bitcoin and AI assets by the end of fiscal year 2031, after having recently sold its entire Bitcoin reserve to reduce outstanding debt.
Shift to Preferred Stock for Treasury Funding
In April, Genius Group opted to liquidate its remaining Bitcoin holdings to repay $8.5 million in debt, a move influenced by declining cryptocurrency prices and heightened financial stress among digital asset treasury-focused firms.
The company previously adopted a “Bitcoin first” approach in late 2024 as part of its treasury diversification, eventually accumulating up to 440 BTC by February 2025. However, legal restrictions unrelated to operations, including a court-imposed prohibition on share issuances and fundraising, compelled the firm to unwind part of its Bitcoin position.
To restart its treasury strategy, Genius Group unveiled plans to rebuild its Bitcoin reserve using Perpetual Preferred Securities rather than common share sales. The company intends to issue part of its $1.2 billion shelf registration, already approved by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to support this plan. An initial preferred stock offering aims to raise $12.5 million, to be allocated between the Bitcoin and AI treasuries as well as a cash reserve, with the cash expected to fund up to 18 months of dividend payments.
ETH
SOL
BSC
ROBINHOOD
USDT
AAPLMini dictionary: Perpetual Preferred Securities, a type of preferred stock with no fixed maturity date, often used by companies to raise long-term capital without diluting voting control, and typically offering fixed dividend payments.
Long-Term Asset and Funding Targets
Genius Group aims to increase its total company assets to $2 billion by 2031. Chief Executive Officer Roger James Hamilton emphasized that using preferred capital should add value for shareholders if returns exceed the preferred dividend rate.
Genius Group expects its preferred capital structure to become the main source of funding over time, gradually reducing its reliance on at-the-market equity offerings and shifting toward debt instruments used by other publicly listed Bitcoin treasuries.
This approach mirrors funding strategies used by other public firms known for their Bitcoin holdings. For example, Strategy has raised over $16 billion through perpetual preferred stock to boost its BTC reserves, while Strive Asset Management has secured more than $150 million via similar structures.
| Company | Type of Funding | Amount Raised | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genius Group | Perpetual Preferred Securities | $12.5 million (target, first raise) | Bitcoin & AI treasuries |
| Strategy | Perpetual Preferred Stock | $16 billion+ | Bitcoin reserves |
| Strive Asset Management | Preferred Stock | $150 million+ | Bitcoin holdings |
Genius Group reduced its Bitcoin position over the past year after facing fundraising restrictions tied to court proceedings. The company sold about 86 BTC in a single month and held approximately 84 BTC by February 2026. Following this, Genius Group liquidated the remaining Bitcoin to settle debt, incurring a reported loss in the process. The firm currently holds no Bitcoin assets, but plans to accelerate accumulation alongside AI treasury growth with its new preferred stock-funded approach.
