Riot Platforms Sells 3,778 Bitcoin as Mining Pressure Rises
Riot Platforms sold 3,778 bitcoin in Q1 2026, generating $289.5 million at an average sale price of $76,626, in an operational update. Bitcoin was about $66,867 at the time of the report. Rising energy costs were linked to falling mining difficulty and hash rate, and the company said the exit of smaller miners could favor those still operating.