🔴 Riot Platforms is trading 5% down today despite Bitcoin and Ethereum gains

Riot Platforms is trading 5.24% down now at $19.88, despite Bitcoin rising 5.77% and Ethereum gaining 2.70% since August 20’s close.

• Recent company news remains positive, including the $9.1 billion, 20-year AI infrastructure agreement.
• Second-quarter results were also positive.
• No new company-specific negative catalyst was identified for August 21, 2026.