David Beckham-backed Prenetics pauses Bitcoin (BTC USD) buying as crypto market slump forces strategy shift

David Beckham Bitcoin strategy: David Beckham-backed Prenetics, a health-sciences company that began accumulating Bitcoin earlier this year, has decided to pause that strategy as crypto prices remain under pressure, becoming the latest firm to step back from using digital assets as a treasury play, as per a report.

Why David Beckham-backed Prenetics Is Pausing Its Bitcoin Buying Strategy, Shifts Focus to IM8 Brand

The company said on Tuesday that it stopped buying Bitcoin on December 4 and will now shift its focus toward IM8, a nutritional supplement brand it co-founded with former England football star David Beckham, as per a Bloomberg report. Beckham is also a strategic investor in Prenetics.

Prenetics CEO Says Decision Aims to Protect Long-Term Shareholder Value

Prenetics chief executive officer Danny Yeung said in a press release that, “We are making disciplined strategic decisions that reflect our experience as operators and our commitment to maximizing long-term shareholder value,” as quoted by Bloomberg.


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Prenetics Followed Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin Treasury Model

Prenetics launched its Bitcoin accumulation strategy in June, following an approach popularized by Michael Saylor’s Strategy Inc. Companies adopting this model, often referred to as digital-asset treasury firms, raise capital to purchase cryptocurrencies. The strategy gained momentum earlier in 2025 when crypto prices were rising but has since lost favor following the market downturn in October.

Digital-Asset Treasury Firms Lose Momentum After Bitcoin Price Crash

As Bitcoin entered a bear market and share prices of several digital-asset treasury firms declined, executives across the sector have begun reassessing their approach.

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Prenetics's Early Optimism Around Healthcare and Blockchain Convergence

When Prenetics first announced its Bitcoin-buying plan in June, Yeung highlighted what he described as a growing “convergence” between healthcare innovation and blockchain technology, calling it the beginning of a new era, as per the Bloomberg report.

Prenetics to Hold on to Its Existing Bitcoin Reserves, Owns 510 BTC Worth $44.8 Million

Despite halting further purchases, Prenetics said it plans to retain its existing Bitcoin holdings. The company currently holds 510 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $44.8 million as of Tuesday, as per the Bloomberg report.

FAQs

When did Prenetics stop accumulating Bitcoin?

Prenetics stopped buying Bitcoin on December 4.



How is David Beckham connected to Prenetics?

Beckham is both a co-founder of IM8 and a strategic investor in Prenetics.