But they’re suddenly popping up all over AIM and Aquis, and investors are throwing some serious cash at them.
Take The Smarter Web Company, for example. It set out to raise around £8 million—but ended up pulling in £13.4 million from a mix of professional and private investors in a heavily oversubscribed round.
A portion of that cash is allocated to what the company refers to as its Bitcoin treasury policy.
So, what’s that? While the term might sound unfamiliar, the idea is pretty straightforward: it’s a pot of digital assets—Bitcoin, in this case—acquired with the hope they’ll rise in value.
And that might not be a terrible gamble. Since April last year, Bitcoin has surged more than 75%, peaking at around $111,000 before settling back to about $103,000.
The recent surge in Bitcoin’s value began around the time of a “halving” event—an automatic adjustment that reduces the production of new coins, thereby tightening the supply and putting upward pressure on the price.
Analysts believe this bull run still has room to grow. Some forecasts put Bitcoin at $200,000 by year-end, with a few bold predictions pointing to a jaw-dropping $1 million by 2030.
Among the crypto optimists is Cathie Wood, the high-profile American tech investor with a devoted following.
But The Smarter Web Company isn’t the only player chasing this trend. Not by a long shot. There’s been a flood of start-ups—and even established firms—jumping into the Bitcoin treasury game.
Helium Ventures has shifted from one sector to another. Coinsillium, a long-time crypto name by AIM standards, is also in the mix. Then there’s Cykel AI and Vinanz, the latter soon to rebrand as the London BTC Company.
Bluebird Mining Ventures is putting its own spin on the trend—rebranding as a gold and Bitcoin company in a bid to ride both booms.
In this exclusive interview, StockBoxMedia speaks with Dan Gee, founder of Priority AI, about the company’s move to accept Bitcoin payments, its evolving treasury strategy, and impressive growth in product adoption and revenue. Discover how this AI-driven business is staying agile in a rapidly changing tech landscape, why crypto is becoming a serious part of corporate finance, and what’s next for Priority AI in the global market
A new gold rush—crypto-style—has hit town. Buckle up, folks.
