Riot Platforms Sells 1,818 Bitcoin for $161.6M, Shifts Focus to AI Data Centers
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 08 2026- Bitcoin Sale: Riot Platforms sold 1,818 Bitcoin in December 2025 for $161.6 million, averaging $88,870 per coin, marking a strategic pivot from traditional Bitcoin mining to monetizing its power and data center infrastructure.
- Holding Status: As of December 31, Riot held 18,005 Bitcoin, including 3,977 restricted coins, down from 19,368 at the end of November, indicating a restructuring of assets to align with its new strategy.
- Production Data: In December, Riot produced 460 Bitcoin, demonstrating that despite the shift, the company maintains a certain level of Bitcoin production capacity to support future business development.
- Strategic Shift: Riot announced plans to repurpose its power infrastructure for a proposed 1-gigawatt AI data center campus, reflecting the company's focus on artificial intelligence computing and aiming to diversify revenue streams in response to rising Bitcoin mining costs.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
