Riot Platforms Sells 1,818 Bitcoins in December for $161.6 Million
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 07 2026- Record Bitcoin Sale: In December, Riot sold 1,818 Bitcoins for $161.6 million, marking the miner's largest single-month sale and reducing its holdings from 19,368 to 18,005 Bitcoins, reflecting a strategic liquidity management approach amid pressures from Bitcoin mining hash prices nearing cycle lows.
- Price Fluctuation: The average sale price was $88,870 per Bitcoin, down 8% from November's $96,560, yet total sales proceeds surged 337% month-over-month, indicating market demand volatility and the company's adaptability in challenging conditions.
- Production and Holdings Shift: Riot produced 460 Bitcoins in December, an 8% increase from November but an 11% year-over-year decline, marking the company's third net reduction in treasury holdings during 2025, which reflects adjustments in production strategies to respond to market changes.
- Capital Expenditure and Strategic Shift: The $198.6 million raised in November and December will fund Riot's 112-megawatt AI data center, targeting completion in Q1 2027, indicating a strategic pivot towards data center development to mitigate pressures from declining Bitcoin mining margins.
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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.
