NEW YORK, NY, Feb. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Antelope Enterprise Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:AEHL, or the "Company")), today confirmed that it has completed its initial $1 million Bitcoin (BTC) purchase. This milestone marks the official implementation phase of the Company's "Genius Plan."

As previously disclosed, the Genius Plan is designed to integrate structured digital asset allocation with disciplined execution mechanisms, combining volatility management, gain realization, and capital structure optimization into a sustainable capital recycling framework. The initial purchase represents both confirmation of strategic direction and tangible execution.

The Company stated that the $1 million allocation serves as the strategic starting point of the Genius Plan. Going forward, AEHL intends to continue advancing its digital asset allocation under its established framework and in compliance with applicable regulations. Through phased accumulation, each tranche will establish independent cost anchors to support future strategic execution.

Management also announced that the Company will provide daily updates of its latest holdings through its official accounts on X, Futu, and Tiger Trade, ensuring timely and transparent communication with investors. Through consistent disclosure and systematic execution, AEHL aims to develop a forward-looking capital management model within the framework of a publicly listed company.

AEHL emphasized that the Genius Plan is not a short-term trading arrangement, but a long-term strategic initiative centered on asset allocation, volatility management, and capital efficiency optimization. Following the completion of the initial purchase, the Company intends to continue increasing its investment in accordance with market conditions and strategic pacing.

With the confirmation of the purchase, the Genius Plan has transitioned from conceptual planning to execution validation. The pace of future strategic advancement and execution stability are expected to remain key areas of focus for capital markets.

About Antelope Enterprise Holdings Limited

Antelope Enterprise Holdings Limited engages in energy infrastructure solutions through natural gas power generation via its wholly owned subsidiary AEHL US LLC ("AEHL US") and holds a 51% ownership position in Hainan Kylin Cloud Services Technology Co. Ltd ("Kylin Cloud"), which operates a livestreaming e-commerce business in China. Kylin Cloud provides access to over 800,000 hosts and influencers. For more information, please visit our website at https://aehltd.com.

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AEHL Confirms Completion of Initial $1 Million Bitcoin Purchase, Officially Launching the "Genius Plan"