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Last month, Riot Platforms sold 475 Bitcoin in a reversal of its long-term hodling policy, while Strategy acquired BTC worth $180 million today. This was reportedly Riot\u2019s first Bitcoin sell since January 2024.<\/strong><\/p>\n While MicroStrategy continues to stick to its aggressive accumulation policy, not all industry leaders are impressed. For instance, tech founder and entrepreneur Anton Golub warned about the dangers of Strategy\u2019s BTC acquisition, describing it as a Ponzi scheme.<\/p>\n Riot Platforms is one of the most prominent Bitcoin miners<\/a> 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<\/a> on several recent occasions<\/a>. <\/p>\n Today, however, Riot publicized a press release<\/a> detailing the sales it made in April:<\/p>\n \u201cDuring the month of April, we made the strategic decision to sell our monthly production of\u00a0bitcoin\u00a0to fund ongoing growth and operations. We continuously evaluate the best funding sources considering a multitude of factors and prioritizing a strong balance sheet,\u201d said Jason Les, CEO of Riot. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n He also stated that Riot is ending its mining hosting operations, which previously provided income. With mining revenues in jeopardy<\/a>, the firm is deciding to reorient its goals, at least temporarily. <\/p>\n Les claimed that Riot mined 463 Bitcoin in April, so it had to tap into reserves, mentioning \u201ctwo successive difficulty adjustments\u201d disrupting operations.<\/p>\n If there\u2019s one company continuing to hold huge Bitcoin reserves<\/a>, it\u2019s Strategy. The firm has\u00a0consistently made huge BTC purchases<\/a>\u00a0throughout 2025 and recently\u00a0offered up to $84 billion in fresh stock sales<\/a>\u00a0to fund these purchases<\/span>. <\/p>\n Its Chair, Michael Saylor, announced<\/a> another purchase today, buying 1,895 BTC for $180.3 million.<\/p>\n However, this purchase took place at a precarious moment for the company. Strategy recently disclosed a $4.2 billion net loss in Q1, and it may need to liquidate its Bitcoin holdings<\/a>. <\/p>\n Anton Golub, tech entrepreneur and founder of several firms including Freedx, called attention to this precarious<\/a> situation:<\/p>\n \u201c[The] biggest catastrophe for the crypto industry is Michael Saylor and his $84 billion Bitcoin buying madness. Saylor is now offering shares that pay 10%+ annual yield. But Strategy has no profits. No sustainable revenue. So where does yield come from? New investors! It only works if Bitcoin keeps pumping forever. When this collapses, retail gets destroyed,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Golub also noted that MicroStrategy is using potentially risky convertible bonds to fund these Bitcoin purchases. Essentially, the firm is typically depicted as a pillar of market confidence in BTC. <\/p>\n However, Saylor is more or less forbidden from selling. The crypto community carefully watches each purchase and frets over pauses; if he sold, it would surely impact Bitcoin\u2019s price.<\/p>\n Put together, Riot and Strategy\u2019s Bitcoin operations seem a little worrying. A major BTC miner is abandoning its hodling plan, and it\u2019s not the only<\/a> company to do so in recent months. <\/p>\n Meanwhile, one of the most prominent whales could be walking onto thin ice. If Saylor is trading irresponsibly, his actions could help inflate an isolated issue into a much bigger problem<\/a>.<\/p>\n Disclaimer<\/p>\n In adherence to the Trust Project<\/a> guidelines, BeInCrypto is committed to unbiased, transparent reporting. This news article aims to provide accurate, timely information. However, readers are advised to verify facts independently and consult with a professional before making any decisions based on this content. Please note that our\u00a0Terms and Conditions<\/a>,\u00a0Privacy Policy<\/a>, and\u00a0Disclaimers<\/a>\u00a0have been updated.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\nRiot Sells Bitcoin While Strategy Keeps Buying<\/h2>\n
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