On October 2, Riot Platforms rose 5.51% in regular trading, trading at $20.63/share, with turnover of $46.75 million. The rebound came after consecutive sessions of weakness, as the stock had declined over 5% in each of the prior two trading days.

On the news front, Bitcoin extended its winning streak to four consecutive days of gains, rising approximately 2%, which broadly lifted crypto-related equities in pre-market and regular session trading. Multiple crypto stocks including MARA Holdings, HUT 8, and ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF all posted gains alongside Riot Platforms. The broader positive sentiment around digital assets provided a tailwind for Bitcoin mining companies.

As background, Riot Platforms continues its strategic pivot toward AI and high-performance computing infrastructure. In August, the company signed a landmark 20-year, 191-megawatt data center lease with Anthropic valued at an estimated $9.1 billion in total revenue. Multiple analysts have reiterated buy ratings, with B. Riley recently raising its price target to $33, Morgan Stanley targeting $43, and Macquarie setting a $35 target, reflecting confidence in the company's dual Bitcoin mining and AI/HPC strategy.

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