Key Takeaways:
Genius Group (NYSE: GNS) has sold its entire Bitcoin holdings to repay $8.5 million in debt, the AI-powered education company announced on April 1, 2026. The sale liquidates the company’s remaining 84 BTC and marks a temporary pause on the “Bitcoin-first” strategy it adopted in late 2024.
“The Company has restructured its debt agreements, selling the remainder of its Bitcoin Treasury and repaying in full the Company’s $8.5 million in debt,” the company wrote in a release. Genius Group stated it will “recommence building its Bitcoin Treasury when it believes market conditions are more favourable.”
The move to clear its balance sheet comes as the firm reports strong operational performance. For the first quarter of 2026, Genius Group reported operational revenue of $3.3 million, a 171 percent increase year-over-year, and a net operating profit of $2.7 million, reversing a $0.5 million loss from the prior year. The company’s Bitcoin treasury, which began after the 2024 U.S. election, reached a peak of 440 BTC in February 2025 before a court order blocking fundraising forced it to begin selling down its position.
By unwinding its crypto holdings, Genius Group is now focusing on its three core business units: Genius School, Genius Academy, and Genius Resorts. The decision follows a broader trend of companies reducing their Bitcoin exposure, with firms like Nakamoto and MARA Holdings also recently selling portions of their holdings to finance other business objectives.
Genius Group’s shift toward higher-margin education programs improved its gross margin to 62 percent in the first quarter, up from 52 percent in the same period last year. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $600,000.
The company is expanding its "Genius City" initiative in Bali, a project designed to scale its integrated education and living hub. In a signal of insider confidence, CEO Roger Hamilton has purchased 5.5 million company shares for $2.9 million since January 2024.
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