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Riot Platforms reversed its Bitcoin hodling strategy, selling 475 BTC in April to fund growth amid mining revenue struggles. Strategy continued its Bitcoin buying spree, purchasing 1,895 BTC for $180 million despite reporting a $4.2 billion Q1 net loss. Tech entrepreneur Anton Golub criticized Strategy’s BTC acquisition, warning it resembles a Ponzi scheme relying on new investors. Riot Platforms changes course by selling Bitcoin, while MicroStrategy remains aggressive in its purchases—experts raise concerns over sustainability. Riot Sells Bitcoin While Strategy Keeps Buying Riot Platforms is one of the most prominent Bitcoin miners in the world, and its typical strategy is to hodl all its tokens. In addition to mining a substantial quantity of Bitcoin, it has also purchased the asset on several recent occasions. Today, however, Riot publicized a press release detailing the sales it made in April: “During the month of April, we made the strategic decision to sell our monthly production of Bitcoin to fund ongoing growth and operations. We continuously evaluate the best funding sources considering a multitude of factors and prioritizing a strong balance sheet,” said Jason Les, CEO of Riot. He also stated that Riot is ending its mining hosting operations, which previously provided income. With mining revenues in jeopardy, the firm is deciding to reorient its goals, at least temporarily. Les claimed that Riot mined 463 Bitcoin in April, so it had to tap into reserves, mentioning “two successive difficulty adjustments” disrupting operations. If there’s one company continuing to hold huge Bitcoin reserves, it’s Strategy. The firm has consistently made huge BTC purchases throughout 2025 and recently offered up to $84 billion in fresh stock sales to fund these purchases. Its Chair, Michael Saylor, announced another purchase today, buying 1,895 BTC for $180.3 million. However, this purchase took place at a precarious moment for…

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