#RIOT se render to cash
Record Bitcoin liquidation by Riot Platforms to secure operations in 2026
In a tactical move that has shaken investment boards, Riot Platforms (RIOT) closed December 2025 by executing the largest Bitcoin sale in its history. The miner offloaded 1.818 #BTC , capturing $161.6 million in immediate liquidity, just as the sector faces one of its toughest periods for operational profitability.
Record sale and strong cash position: Riot reduced its reserves from 19,368 BTC to 18,005 BTC. Although it sold at an average price of $88,870 (8% lower than in November), total sales revenue surged 337% compared to the previous month.
Production under pressure: Despite mining 460 BTC in December (8% more than in November), the figure is 11% lower than in December 2024. This confirms that hardware efficiency is struggling against an increasingly voracious network difficulty.
The "Hashprice" crisis: The liquidation is no coincidence. Hashprice (revenue per unit of mining power) remains at historic lows, forcing sector giants to sell their treasuries to cover operational costs and infrastructure expansions.
Energy credits to the rescue: A vital factor for its balance was securing $6.2 million in energy credits, demonstrating that its "flexible mining" strategy in Texas remains its primary lifeline amid high electricity costs.
Riot is moving beyond being a simple "hodler" to becoming a nimble financial operator. By liquidating nearly 2,000 tokens, the company prioritizes the health of its cash flow over long-term accumulation—a clear signal that 2026 will be a year of "survival of the most efficient" in the mining industry.
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