---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001558370-24-016217"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "RIOT"
cik: "0001167419"
company_name: "Riot Platforms, Inc."
filed_at: "2024-12-13T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-29T03:18:37.231522+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Riot acquires 5,117 Bitcoin for $510M; total holdings reach 16,728

## Summary
- Acquired ~5,117 BTC between Dec 10-12, 2024 for ~$510M at avg price ~$99,669/BTC.
- Total Bitcoin holdings increased to 16,728 as of December 12, 2024.
- Purchases funded by proceeds from 0.75% convertible senior notes due 2030 and cash.
- Announcement made via Item 8.01 8-K filed December 13, 2024.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001558370-24-016217
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: RIOT
- cik: 0001167419
- company_name: Riot Platforms, Inc.
- filed_at: 2024-12-13T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1167419/000155837024016217/0001558370-24-016217-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1167419/000155837024016217/riot-20241213x8k.htm

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