Tian Ruixiang Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ:TIRX) has announced a strategic partnership in the digital asset space, marked by a definitive agreement with a global digital asset investor. Under the agreement, the investor will contribute 15,000 Bitcoin to TIRX, receiving a sizable equity position in return. Tian Ruixiang described this transaction as a turning point, one that significantly expands its digital asset holdings and strengthens its balance sheet.
The partnership brings to TIRX deep experience in global cryptocurrency markets, extensive industry relationships, and operational expertise. The equity structure demonstrates confidence in TIRX's long-term strategy, and the company anticipates that the Bitcoin reserve will bolster its financial flexibility.
In addition to this strategic investment, Tian Ruixiang is in advanced discussions to acquire a Hong Kong-based AI and crypto-enabled broker specializing in offshore asset allocation and wealth management. This acquisition is planned as a share-for-share deal, with the target company operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary while maintaining its brand and leadership. The target company generates over $200 million in annual revenue and has achieved approximately 50% growth over the past five years.
Tian Ruixiang and its strategic partner also plan to establish a joint global innovation laboratory, uniting AI research teams and crypto market specialists. Initial efforts will focus on AI-driven trading and risk management systems, as well as the development of scalable blockchain infrastructure solutions. The collaboration may extend to decentralized applications and emerging crypto markets. The company aims to accelerate product development cycles and expand the global distribution of AI-enabled digital finance products, believing the partnership creates competitive advantages across multiple technologies.
On February 3, 2026, Tian Ruixiang Holdings Ltd also entered into a definitive agreement with certain investors for a registered direct offering of $900,000 of its Class A ordinary shares (or pre-funded warrants in lieu of shares) at $0.125 per share, with the parties also agreeing on the possibility of additional closings within 30 days for up to 10 times the initial number of shares at the same price.
However, Tian Ruixiang has faced some challenges. The company received a notice from Nasdaq for failing to meet the minimum bid price requirement after trading below $1 for 30 consecutive business days, and due to a recent reverse stock split, it is not eligible for compliance. TipRanks' AI Analyst, Spark, gives TIRX a "Neutral" rating, citing significant profitability challenges and bearish technical indicators. Valuation metrics are poor, with a negative P/E ratio and no dividend yield.