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Riot's $40M Crypto Dump: Panic or Pragmatism for the Little Guy?

Riot's $40M Crypto Dump: Panic or Pragmatism for the Little Guy?

And shortly after this announcement, Riot Platforms sold off almost $40 million in Bitcoin. Forty million. At today’s average price of $81,731 per coin. That's a headline that screams "something's up." Is it “sky is falling” up, or “smart move, bro” up. More importantly, what does it mean for you,...
Riot's $39M Bitcoin Sale: Smart Move or Sign of Mining Trouble?

Riot's $39M Bitcoin Sale: Smart Move or Sign of Mining Trouble?

Riot Platforms has become the new kingpin of the Bitcoin mining industry. Earlier this month, they sold 475 BTC for about $38.8 million, with an average sales price of $81,731 per Bitcoin in April 2023. This change has sparked a firestorm of discussion in the crypto space. They’re wondering whether...
Riot's Record Revenue Hides a Fatal Flaw in Bitcoin's Energy Dream

Riot's Record Revenue Hides a Fatal Flaw in Bitcoin's Energy Dream

Meanwhile, Riot Platforms is crowing all the way to the bank on record revenue, an eye-popping $161.4 million in Q1 2025. Now, as CEO Jason Les preaches the importance of collaboration among teammates, the stock has popped. Let's cut through the celebratory noise. That revenue comes at a horrendous cost....
Riot's Rollercoaster: Record Revenue, Massive Losses. What's Next?

Riot's Rollercoaster: Record Revenue, Massive Losses. What's Next?

Riot Platforms, arguably the biggest player in the Bitcoin mining space, just put out its Q1 2025 numbers. The report spotlights their remarkable accomplishments, as well as daunting obstacles that are now before them. The company recently announced that it achieved record quarterly revenue of $161.4 million! This is a...
Riot's AI Pivot: Desperate Gamble or Genius Move to Save Crypto?

Riot's AI Pivot: Desperate Gamble or Genius Move to Save Crypto?

Riot Platforms just blew that theory to smithereens, didn’t they? Record revenue, ok, but a $1.0 billion massive net loss looking us dead in the eye. Mining costs through the roof. Bitcoin halving biting hard. And then, out of nowhere, BAM! They're pivoting to AI. High-performance computing. Now, all at...