Should you buy RIOT stock?

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Based on market data through , StockInvest.us rates Riot Blockchain (RIOT) as a Sell Candidate with a technical score of -4.18 on its -10 to +10 scale. The rating is unchanged from the previous daily evaluation.

  • Sell signal since
  • Price since signal Down 14.36%
  • 3-month trend forecast Down 18.81%
  • Sell Candidate -4.18
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Riot Blockchain stock price down 3.25% on Friday
(Market data through Aug 07, 2026)

Sell candidate since Jul 01, 2026 Loss -14.36%

The Riot Blockchain stock price fell by -3.25% on the last day (Friday, 7th Aug 2026) from $21.21 to $20.52. It has now fallen 3 days in a row. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 9.01% from a day low at $20.32 to a day high of $22.15. The price has fallen in 7 of the last 10 days and is down by -8.92% for this period. Volume fell on the last day along with the stock, which is actually a good sign as volume should follow the stock. On the last day, the trading volume fell by -4 million shares and in total, 12 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $246.26 million.

The stock lies in the middle of a very wide and falling trend in the short term and further fall within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to fall -18.81% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $13.66 and $20.81 at the end of this 3-month period.

RIOT Signals & Forecast

Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. The Riot Blockchain stock holds sell signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a more negative forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general sell signal from the relation between the two signals where the long-term average is above the short-term average. On corrections up, there will be some resistance from the lines at $21.21 and $22.76. A break-up above any of these levels will issue buy signals. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Thursday, July 30, 2026, and so far it has fallen -7.23%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Volume fell together with the price during the last trading day and this reduces the overall risk as volume should follow the price movements.

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Special Signal Notification

Double Bottom Formation

Double Bottom Formation A buy signal from a double bottom formation was found on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 and based on theory for this formation the price should go up by 43.76% to $29.50 within 8 trading days (Monday, August 10, 2026) since signal was issued.

Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Riot Blockchain stock

Riot Blockchain finds support from accumulated volume at $20.19 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.

This stock may move much during the day (volatility) and with a large prediction interval from the Bollinger Band this stock is considered to be "high risk". During the last day, the stock moved $1.83 between high and low, or 9.01%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 9.81%.

Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.

Trading Expectations (RIOT) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 10th

For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 10th we expect Riot Blockchain, Inc to open at $21.00, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $19.43 and $21.61, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$2.17 (+/-11.17%) up or down from last closing price. If Riot Blockchain, Inc takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 11.17% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.

Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $20.19 (1.61%) than the resistance at $21.50 (4.78%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..

Is Riot Blockchain, Inc stock A Buy?

Riot Blockchain holds several negative signals and is within a very wide and falling trend, so we believe it will still perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. We therefore hold a negative evaluation of this stock.

Current score: -4.181 Sell Candidate Unchanged

Predicted Fair Opening Price

Predicted fair opening price on August 10, 2026 - $21.00 ( 2.32%).

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Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels

Level Price
R3 22.83 11.24%
R2 22.13 7.83%
R1 21.70 5.73%
Price 20.52
S1 20.30 -1.08%
S2 19.87 -3.19%
S3 19.17 -6.60%

Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels

Level Price
R3 24.08 17.35%
R2 23.38 13.94%
R1 21.50 4.78%
Price 20.52
S1 20.19 -1.61%
S2 20.17 -1.71%
S3 18.24 -11.11%

RIOT Dividend Payout History


# Declaration Date Ex-Date Pay Date Amount Yield
1 Oct 03, 2017 Oct 12, 2017 Oct 18, 2017 $1.00 13.04%

FAQ

What is the symbol for Riot Blockchain Stock and on which exchange is it traded?
The symbol for Riot Blockchain is RIOT and it is traded on the NASDAQ (NASDAQ Stock Exchange).

Should I buy or sell Riot Blockchain Stock?
Based on market data through Aug 07, 2026, StockInvest.us rates Riot Blockchain (RIOT) as a Sell Candidate with a technical score of -4.18 on its -10 to +10 scale. The rating is unchanged from the previous daily evaluation. Since the Sell signal began on Jul 01, 2026, the price has fallen 14.36%. The current 3-month trend forecast projects a fall of 18.81%.

How to buy Riot Blockchain Stock?
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What's the current price of Riot Blockchain Stock?
As of the end of day on the Aug 07, 2026, the price of an Riot Blockchain (RIOT) share was $20.52.

What is the 52-week high and low for Riot Blockchain Stock?
The 52-week high for Riot Blockchain Stock is $30.32 and the 52-week low is $10.95.

What is the market capitalization of Riot Blockchain Stock?
As of the Aug 07, 2026, the market capitalization of Riot Blockchain is 7.76B.
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ABOUT RIOT BLOCKCHAIN, INC
Riot Blockchain
Riot Blockchain, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, focuses on bitcoin mining operations in North America. It operates through Bitcoin Mining, Data Center Hosting, and Electrical Products and Engineering segments. As of December 31, 2021, it operated approximately 30,907 miners. Riot Blockchain, Inc. was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Castle Rock, Colorado....
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