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★Riot Platforms Follows MARA to the Exit, Sells 3,778 BTC in Q1 2026

Strategic Analysis // Ian Gross

"Riot's strategic BTC liquidation, following Marathon's precedent, signals an evolving miner capital allocation strategy prioritizing operational liquidity and infrastructure investment over direct BTC HODLing, particularly post-halving. This consistent supply pressure from large miners, monetizing production at elevated price points, creates a structural headwind for spot BTC and influences market depth, impacting institutional entry and exit strategies."

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Riot Platforms, following Marathon's lead, offloaded a significant chunk of its Bitcoin holdings in Q1 2026. Generating nearly $290 million, it seems some miners are still content to sell into strength rather than HODL indefinitely. A familiar strategy for those who've seen a cycle or two.

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