Genius Group Plans $827 Million Bitcoin Reserve Restart

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Genius Group has announced its intention to rebuild its Bitcoin reserve to a target of $827 million. The company plans to utilize a preferred equity model, similar to MicroStrategy's successful approach. This decision follows the lifting of an injunction by the US Court of Appeals, which had previously restricted the company's capital raising and Bitcoin purchases. Genius Group's five-year plan includes issuing $1.2 billion in preferred securities, with proceeds earmarked for Bitcoin acquisitions, AI investments, and a cash reserve for dividends.

This move signals a renewed and strong institutional commitment to Bitcoin as a treasury asset. The use of preferred equity to fund Bitcoin purchases could open a new channel for institutional capital to flow into the Bitcoin market, potentially increasing demand. Genius Group had previously expanded its Bitcoin holdings to 440 BTC in 2024 but sold them in April to repay debt. The planned resumption of Bitcoin purchases in the fourth quarter, along with a focus on AI investments, demonstrates a strategic alignment that embraces both digital assets and forward-looking technologies. This could become a model for other companies looking to integrate Bitcoin into their balance sheets without issuing additional common shares.