Professional Diversity Network, Inc. (IPDN) completed a strategic investment in DeeptradeX.AI’s native token, DTT, for $2,593,780, issuing 1,358,000 common shares to the token holder. The transaction locks the DTT tokens for 12 months, followed by a 24‑month linear vesting period, and represents a 1.36 % equity dilution for existing shareholders.
The move is part of IPDN’s broader strategy to expand into artificial intelligence, digital assets, and Web3.0. While the company’s Q3 2025 revenue was $1.732 million and it posted a net loss of $2.358 million, the investment is intended to create new revenue streams and diversify a business that has seen declining core‑segment sales. IPDN’s liquidity position is tight, with short‑term obligations exceeding liquid assets, so the equity issuance also provides a modest cash cushion.
Segment data shows that TalentAlly Network and NAPW memberships—IPDN’s primary revenue generators—fell 26.6 % and 19.8 % YoY in Q3 2025, respectively, while RemoteMore revenue also slipped. The company’s Q4 2024 revenue dropped 14.5 % YoY, and the net loss widened by 48.6 %. A one‑time consulting fee for a real‑world asset initiative pushed general‑administrative expenses higher, further eroding profitability.
CEO Xun Wu said the company remains “highly confident in the long‑term prospects of AI technologies and the digital asset industry” and highlighted the DTT investment as a milestone in its expansion. He did not address the liquidity concerns or the declining revenue trends, underscoring the contrast between the optimistic strategic narrative and the underlying financial challenges.
The announcement triggered a 7.04 % rise in IPDN’s stock, peaking at +5.1 % during the session and adding roughly $456 k to the company’s market value. Analyst sentiment has shifted to a “Strong Sell” rating, reflecting worries about the company’s unprofitability and the dilution effect of the new shares.
IPDN’s investment in DeeptradeX.AI offers a potential upside through AI‑driven trading and digital‑asset services, but the company’s current financial fragility and the dilution of shareholder value temper the enthusiasm. Investors will need to weigh the strategic diversification against the risk of continued losses and liquidity constraints.
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