14 Publicly Traded Companies Sell 108,247 Bitcoin This Year Worth About $8.08 Billion
Fourteen publicly traded companies, including MARA and Riot Platforms, sold 108,247 Bitcoin this year, totaling $8.08 billion. MARA sold 40,581 BTC for $3.03 billion, while Riot sold 20,264 BTC for $1.51 billion, according to on-chain analytics platform Lookonchain.
How this was made
The 30-second read
Why it matters
The disclosed sales represent the first public accounting of large‑scale BTC disposals by listed miners, highlighting a shift in exposure and potential valuation impact.
Market read
These disclosures may trigger short‑term price declines for the listed miners and affect broader crypto‑mining sentiment.
What to watch
If Bitcoin prices rebound, the companies retain liquidity to re‑enter positions.
Background
Fourteen publicly traded companies collectively sold over 108,000 BTC in 2026, totaling about $8.08 billion.
Ticker impact
Marathon Digital disclosed selling 40,581 BTC this year, worth about $3.03 billion.
likely downward pressure as the market prices in the asset sell-off
The disclosed sale represents a significant cash outflow and reduces exposure to Bitcoin, which could concern investors.
Riot Platforms sold 20,264 BTC this year, about $1.51 billion.
likely downward pressure as investors reassess exposure to Bitcoin
The sizable BTC sale signals reduced confidence in the crypto market and may trigger sell‑offs.
Market effects
Crypto‑mining sector may see broader valuation pressure.
U.S. mining stocks could experience short‑term declines.
Large BTC sell‑offs may influence global crypto sentiment.
Counterpoint
The cash raised could fund expansion or debt reduction, potentially supporting the stock.
Key entities
- companyMarathon Digital Holdings
U.S. Bitcoin mining firm that sold the largest BTC amount.
- companyRiot Platforms
U.S. Bitcoin mining firm that sold the second‑largest BTC amount.
