Genius Group Sells Bitcoin Treasury

AI and cryptocurrency company Genius Group announced on Tuesday that it liquidated its entire Bitcoin treasury during the first quarter of 2026 to address outstanding debt obligations totaling $8.5 million. This decision contributes to a growing pattern of companies offloading Bitcoin holdings amidst the current cryptocurrency bear market.

Shift from 'Bitcoin First' Strategy

The move represents a departure from the company’s previously stated “Bitcoin first” strategy, unveiled in November 2024. At that time, Genius Group committed to allocating 90% or more of its current and future reserves to Bitcoin.

Bitcoin Holdings and Financial Performance

As of March 2026, Genius Group held 84 BTC, valued at approximately $5.7 million. However, their Bitcoin holdings had been declining since April 2025. Despite this, the company reported strong financial results for Q1 2026, with revenue increasing 171% year-over-year to $3.3 million and gross profit rising 228% to $2 million.

Profitability Improvement

Genius Group also experienced a significant improvement in profitability. The company transitioned from a $500,000 operating loss in Q1 2025 to a $2.7 million net profit in Q1 2026.

Broader Trend of Bitcoin Treasury Liquidations

Genius Group is not alone in reducing its Bitcoin treasury. Other companies, including Bitcoin miner Cango Inc. and AI tech firm GD Culture Group, have also recently sold portions of their Bitcoin holdings. In March 2026, MicroStrategy sold approximately $1.1 billion worth of Bitcoin, reducing its treasury to 38,689 BTC.

MicroStrategy's Contrarian Approach

Notably, MicroStrategy, led by Michael Saylor, has been an exception to this trend, continuing to accumulate Bitcoin. The company purchased 1,031 BTC on March 23 and has acquired 89,581 BTC worth around $6.1 billion so far this year.

Genius Group stated that it intends to rebuild its Bitcoin treasury when market conditions become more favorable. Cointelegraph maintains a commitment to independent and transparent journalism, adhering to its Editorial Policy to provide accurate and timely information.