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Riot mines 5,686 BTC and earns $647mln in 2025 – Yet its stock barely moved

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Riot enters 2026 with massive Bitcoin reserves, but a growing cost crisis could decide its future.

Posted: March 5, 2026 Avatar

By: Ishika Kumari Journalist Edited By: Renuka Tahelyani Riot Platforms Reports $647M Revenue

Ishika Kumari Journalist Edited By: Renuka Tahelyani Posted: March 5, 2026 Share this article

Riot Platforms has recently released its full-year 2025 results, and the numbers show a clear case of rapid growth but rising pressure on profits.

The company reported record revenue of $647.4 million, marking a 72% increase compared to 2024, when it recorded $376.7 million in revenue.

This revenue came as a result of producing 5,686 BTC during the year, compared to 4,828 BTC mined in 2024, reflecting an expansion in its mining operations.

Riot’s CEO weighs in

Remarking on the same, Jason Les, CEO of Riot, said,

“2025 marked a watershed year for Riot, defined by a strategic evolution in our business that has transformed our future trajectory.”

Adding to the sentiment, he said,

“Supported by record annual revenue of $647 million and $302 million in gross profit, Riot has never been in a stronger position. I am incredibly excited about our momentum as we build the next generation of digital infrastructure.”

The company also generated $64.7 million in engineering revenue, compared to $38.5 million the previous year, supported by efficiencies from its ESS Metron acquisition.

Where does the company stand?

Riot reportedly maintains a strong liquidity position, holding 18,005 Bitcoin [BTC], worth about $1.6 billion based on a year-end price of $87,498, along with $309.8 million in cash, including $76.3 million in restricted funds.

However, when we take a look at the charts from 2025, there is a clear gap that investors seem to be noticing.

Throughout the year, Bitcoin’s price kept rising, despite short-term volatility, and eventually ended the year at around $87,498.

However, the stock of Riot Platforms moved mostly sideways and failed to follow Bitcoin’s upward momentum, which is unusual for mining companies that typically move more aggressively than BTC itself.

Source: Google Finance

This gap reflects a bigger shift in the mining industry. Even though Bitcoin’s price is increasing, the cost of mining it is rising even faster.

This is supported by the fact that Riot’s reported average cost to mine one BTC reached $49,645 in 2025, up sharply from $32,216 in 2024.

Key reasons behind the rising cost and more

One major reason behind the rising cost to mine Bitcoin was the 47% increase in the global network hash rate. This meant greater competition and higher computing power were required to mine each Bitcoin.

However, Riot entered 2026 with a strong liquidity position.

The company held 18,005 BTC, worth roughly $1.6 billion at current prices. This gave Riot time to expand its data center strategy and offset rising mining costs.

Overall Bitcoin miner revenue data

Zooming out from Riot, Bitcoin Miner Revenue has shown several spikes in recent years. These spikes often appeared during major bull market phases.

However, long-term data since Bitcoin’s 2009 launch told a different story. Miner Revenue gradually declined relative to the network’s overall growth.

Source: Glassnode

Every Bitcoin halving historically reduced miner revenue by cutting block rewards in half. This forced miners to rely more on higher Bitcoin prices and transaction fees.

These factors became critical to maintain profitability after each halving cycle.

Recent data still showed short-term revenue surges during Bitcoin price rallies.

However, the broader trend pointed to growing pressure on mining profitability. In 2026, the industry also faced trade tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and economic uncertainty.

Against this backdrop, Riot Platforms’ revenue trajectory remained uncertain. The company may expand revenue streams or face another challenging year.

Final Summary

Much of the revenue increase was driven by higher Bitcoin prices, not purely operational improvements.
The sideways movement of Riot’s stock suggests investors remain cautious about the company’s long-term margins.

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Ishika Kumari

Ishika Kumari is a Crypto Analyst at AMBCrypto, specializing in regulatory developments, market dynamics, and blockchain’s real-world impact. She breaks down complex protocols and legislation into practical, easy-to-understand insights. More Articles