Riot Announces December 2025 Production and Operations Updates

Rhea-AI Summary

Riot (NASDAQ: RIOT) reported unaudited December 2025 production and operations updates. Riot produced 460 BTC in December (14.8 BTC/day), down 11% year-over-year but up 8% month-over-month. The company held 18,005 BTC at month-end (including 3,977 restricted) and sold 1,818 BTC in December for $161.6 million net proceeds at an average net price of $88,870 per BTC. Total deployed hash rate rose to 38.5 EH/s (+22% YoY) and average operating hash rate was 34.9 EH/s (+27% YoY). Total power credits totaled $6.2 million in December. The company said it will move from monthly to quarterly production and operations updates going forward.

Positive

• Deployed hash rate +22% YoY to 38.5 EH/s
• Avg operating hash rate +27% YoY to 34.9 EH/s
• Bitcoin sold 1,818 BTC generating $161.6M net proceeds
• Total power credits $6.2M in December (+301% YoY)

Negative

• Bitcoin produced 460 BTC, -11% YoY
• Average net price per BTC sold down 8% MoM to $88,870
• Bitcoin held decreased 7% month-end to 18,005 BTC

News Market Reaction

+1.28%

1 alert

+1.28% News Effect

On the day this news was published, RIOT gained 1.28%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Bitcoin produced: 460 BTC Bitcoin held: 18,005 BTC Bitcoin sold: 1,818 BTC +5 more

8 metrics

Bitcoin produced 460 BTC December 2025 production

Bitcoin held 18,005 BTC As of December 2025 month-end (includes restricted bitcoin)

Bitcoin sold 1,818 BTC December 2025 sales volume

Bitcoin sales proceeds $161.6 million Net proceeds from December 2025 bitcoin sales

Avg net price per BTC $88,870 Average net price for December 2025 bitcoin sold

Deployed hash rate 38.5 EH/s Total deployed, December 2025

Total power credits $6.2 million December 2025 power and demand response credits

All-in power cost 3.9c/kWh December 2025, net of power credits

Market Reality Check

Price: $17.28 Vol: Volume 14,092,164 is roug...

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$17.28 Last Close

Volume Volume 14,092,164 is roughly in line with the 14,302,824 20-day average (relative volume 0.99). normal

Technical Price at $14.79 is trading above the 200-day MA of $13 and about 38.21% below the $23.94 52-week high.

Peers on Argus

RIOT gained 4.45% with peers like MARA (+2.17%) and WULF (+4.69%) also positive,...

RIOT gained 4.45% with peers like MARA (+2.17%) and WULF (+4.69%) also positive, but no broad momentum signal was flagged and only 1 peer had same-day news.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Dec 04 (Neutral)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 04	Monthly operations update	Neutral	+0.3%	Reported November 2025 production, hash rate and power credit metrics.
Nov 04	Monthly operations update	Neutral	-7.0%	October 2025 production fell year-over-year despite higher hash rate.
Oct 30	Earnings and strategy	Positive	-4.9%	Record Q3 2025 revenue, net income and strong bitcoin mining metrics.
Oct 16	Earnings call notice	Neutral	-11.7%	Announcement of Q3 2025 earnings conference call schedule.
Oct 03	Monthly operations update	Neutral	+1.0%	September 2025 production, sales, hash rate and power cost update.

Pattern Detected

Operational updates have often seen small or negative next-day moves, while a strong Q3 earnings beat coincided with a moderate pullback.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, Riot has regularly reported detailed monthly production metrics, showing bitcoin output in the 400–450 BTC range and steadily rising deployed and operating hash rates. The Q3 2025 earnings release highlighted a sharp revenue and profitability improvement, supported by bitcoin price gains and power credits. Against this backdrop, the December 2025 update continues the operational theme with higher production versus November and more aggressive monetization of bitcoin holdings, while also signaling a shift from monthly to quarterly disclosures.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement details December 2025 operations, with 460 BTC produced, a deployed hash rate of 3...

Analysis

This announcement details December 2025 operations, with 460 BTC produced, a deployed hash rate of 38.5 EH/s, and $161.6 million in bitcoin sales proceeds plus $6.2 million in power credits. It also marks a transition from monthly to quarterly updates, shifting emphasis to broader business performance and data center strategy. Investors may track future bitcoin production, power costs, and data center progress to contextualize these figures over time.

Key Terms

hash rate, fleet efficiency, power credits, demand response, +2 more

6 terms

hash rate technical

"Deployed Hash Rate - Total 2 | 38.5 E+H/s | 36.6 E+H/s | 31.5 E+H/s"

Hash rate is the measure of how quickly a computer system can process complex calculations needed to verify transactions and add new blocks to a blockchain. It can be thought of as the speed at which a miner's equipment works, similar to how a car's horsepower indicates its power. Higher hash rates generally mean more mining power and greater chances of earning rewards, making it an important indicator of the network's security and competitiveness.

fleet efficiency technical

"Fleet Efficiency 2 | 20.2 J/TH | 20.5 J/TH | 21.9 J/TH | -1% | -8%"

Fleet efficiency measures how effectively a group of vehicles or equipment uses resources like fuel, time, and maintenance to complete their tasks. Higher fleet efficiency means more work is done with less waste, saving money and reducing environmental impact. For investors, improved fleet efficiency can signal better management and potential profitability, making it an important indicator of operational performance.

power credits financial

"Power Credits 5 | $4.9 million | $1.0 million | $0.8 million"

Power credits are a form of value or capacity that allows companies or individuals to access or generate energy more efficiently, often by providing additional resources or advantages within a system. For investors, they represent potential opportunities to benefit from increased efficiency or cost savings, as well as insights into future energy availability or market trends. Essentially, power credits act as a kind of currency that signals extra capability or leverage within energy-related markets.

demand response technical

"Demand Response Credits 6 | $1.3 million | $1.3 million | $0.8 million"

Demand response is a program or market mechanism where electricity users are paid or incentivized to reduce or shift their power use when the grid is stressed or prices are high, similar to turning down nonessential appliances during a heat wave to ease a traffic jam. It matters to investors because it can lower peak energy costs, affect utility revenues and market prices, and create opportunities for companies that provide the software, equipment, or services that enable those load changes.

restricted bitcoin financial

"Includes 3,977 in restricted bitcoin."

Restricted bitcoin is a type of digital currency that cannot be freely transferred or spent until certain conditions are met, similar to a gift card that only becomes usable after a specific date or event. This restriction can help prevent immediate sale or misuse, offering a way to control when and how the bitcoin is accessed. For investors, it matters because it influences how easily they can use or sell these coins, affecting their value and strategy.

kWh technical

"All-in Power Cost - Total 7 | 3.9c/kWh | 4.0c/kWh | 3.7c/kWh"

A kWh (kilowatt-hour) is a measure of energy equal to running a 1,000-watt appliance for one hour; think of it like a gallon of gasoline but for electricity. Investors care because electricity prices and contracts are quoted in kWh, so it directly affects operating costs, utility revenues, project economics for power plants and batteries, and the value of efficiency or renewable energy investments.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Riot Produces 460 Bitcoin in December 2025

CASTLE ROCK, Colo., Jan. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Riot Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIOT) (“Riot” or “the Company”), a Bitcoin-driven industry leader in the development of large-scale data centers and bitcoin mining applications, announces unaudited production and operations updates for December 2025.  
   
Bitcoin Production and Operations Updates for December 2025

				Comparison (%)
Metric	December 20251	November 20251	December 20241	Month/Month	Year/Year
Bitcoin Produced	460	428	516	8%	-11%
Average Bitcoin Produced per Day	14.8	14.3	16.6	4%	-11%
Bitcoin Held2	18,0053	19,3683	17,722	-7%	2%
Bitcoin Sold	1,818	383	-	375%	N/A
Bitcoin Sales - Net Proceeds	$161.6 million	$37.0 million	-	337%	N/A
Average Net Price per Bitcoin Sold	$88,870	$96,560	N/A	-8%	N/A
Deployed Hash Rate - Total2	38.5 E+H/s	36.6 E+H/s	31.5 E+H/s	5%	22%
Avg. Operating Hash Rate - Total4	34.9 E+H/s	34.6 E+H/s	27.4 E+H/s	1%	27%
Power Credits5	$4.9 million	$1.0 million	$0.8 million	381%	549%
Demand Response Credits6	$1.3 million	$1.3 million	$0.8 million	2%	64%
Total Power Credits	$6.2 million	$2.3 million	$1.5 million	171%	301%
All-in Power Cost - Total7	3.9c/kWh	4.0c/kWh	3.7c/kWh	-1%	6%
Fleet Efficiency2	20.2 J/TH	20.5 J/TH	21.9 J/TH	-1%	-8%

1. Unaudited, estimated.
2. As of month-end.
3. Includes 3,977 in restricted bitcoin.
4. Average over the month.
5. Estimated power curtailment credits.
6. Estimated credits received from participation in ERCOT and MISO demand response programs.
7. Estimated. Inclusive of all transmission and distribution charges, fees, adders, and taxes. Net of Total Power Credits.
   

Riot also announces that this will be the final monthly production and operations update. Going forward, the Company will provide quarterly updates focused on overall business performance, data center strategy and progress, and bitcoin mining, aligning communications with Riot’s broader strategy and long-term objectives.

Investor Events

• Needham Growth Conference in NYC, Wednesday, January 14^th
• Morgan Stanley Energy & Power Conference in NYC, Monday, March 2^nd
• Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference in San Francisco, Thursday, March 5^th
  
  

Human Resources Update   
  
Riot is currently recruiting for positions across the Company. Join our team in building, expanding, and securing the Bitcoin network.  
  
Open positions are available at: https://www.riotplatforms.com/careers.    
  
About Riot Platforms, Inc.   

Riot’s (NASDAQ: RIOT) vision is to be the world’s most trusted platform for powering and building digital infrastructure.

Riot’s mission is to empower the future of digital infrastructure by positively impacting the sectors, networks, and communities that we touch. We believe that the combination of an innovative spirit and strong community partnership allows the Company to achieve best-in-class execution and create successful outcomes.

Riot is a Bitcoin-driven industry leader in the development of large-scale data centers and bitcoin mining applications. The Company’s vertically integrated strategy spans Bitcoin mining, engineering, and the development of large-scale data center projects designed to support the growing demand for high-density computing. Riot currently operates Bitcoin mining facilities in central Texas and Kentucky, with engineering and fabrication capabilities in Denver and Houston. The Company is now expanding into data center development, strengthening its position as a foundational builder in the digital economy.

Safe Harbor   

Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that reflect management’s current expectations, assumptions, and estimates of future performance and economic conditions. Such statements rely on the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “plans,” “expects,” “intends,” “will,” “potential,” “hope,” similar expressions and their negatives are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the Company’s plans to develop data centers, projections, objectives, expectations, and intentions about future events, short-term and long-term business operations and objectives and financial needs. These forward-looking statements based on management’s current expectations about future events as of the date hereof and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements. Detailed information regarding the factors identified by the Company’s management which they believe may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements in this press release may be found in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including the risks, uncertainties and other factors discussed under the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, and the other filings the Company makes with the SEC, copies of which may be obtained from the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. All forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date of this press release, and the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any such forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that subsequently occur, or of which the Company hereafter becomes aware, except as required by law. Persons reading this press release are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.   
  
Investor Contact:   
Phil McPherson / Joshua Kane
303-794-2000 ext. 110   
IR@Riotplatforms.com   
  
Media Contact:   
Becca Rincon   
303-794-2000 ext. 118    
PR@Riotplatforms.com

FAQ

How many bitcoin did Riot (RIOT) produce in December 2025?

Riot produced 460 BTC in December 2025, averaging 14.8 BTC/day.

How many bitcoin did Riot (RIOT) sell in December 2025 and for how much?

Riot sold 1,818 BTC in December 2025 for $161.6 million in net proceeds (avg. net price $88,870 per BTC).

What was Riot's deployed and operating hash rate in December 2025 (RIOT)?

Deployed hash rate was 38.5 EH/s (+22% YoY) and average operating hash rate was 34.9 EH/s (+27% YoY).

How many bitcoin did Riot (RIOT) hold at month-end December 2025?

Riot held 18,005 BTC at month-end December 2025, including 3,977 restricted BTC.

Why will Riot (RIOT) stop monthly production updates?

Riot said it will shift to quarterly updates focused on business performance, data center strategy, and bitcoin mining.

What power cost and credits did Riot (RIOT) report for December 2025?

All-in power cost was 3.9c/kWh and Riot reported $6.2 million in total power credits for December 2025.