Riot extends $200 million Coinbase credit facility, and bitcoin weakness could mean more sales

A notable development has hit the crypto markets. Search / News Video Prices Research Consensus 2026 Data & Indices Sponsored Search / en Markets Share Share this article Copy link X icon X (Twitter) LinkedIn Facebook Email Riot extends $200 million Coinbase credit facility, and bitcoin weakness could mean more sales The miner locked in fixed borrowing costs and extended maturity, but a shrinking BTC treasury and loan-to-value triggers leave little room for error if prices slide. By James Van Straten , AI Boost | Edited by Nikhilesh De Apr 28, 2026, 4:30 p. Make preferred on Riot Platforms’ acquisition of Block Mining makes sense, JPMorgan says.

(Sandali Handagama) What to know : Riot has switched its $200 million loan with Coinbase from a floating to a fixed interest rate, with maturity extended by 364 days. The company's bitcoin holdings have fallen to 15,680 BTC from 19,368 BTC at the start of the year, thinning the buffer against loan-to-value triggers that could force collateral top-ups if prices drop. Riot Platforms (RIOT) has amended its $200 million credit facility with Coinbase Credit, according to an 8-K filing , which replaces a floating interest rate with a fixed rate, providing greater cost predictability, while the company continues to reduce its bitcoin holdings.

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The shift to a fixed rate offers predictability as Riot pivots into artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure. At the same time, the company is continuing to reduce its bitcoin stack. The company held 15,680 BTC as of Tuesday, down from 19,368 BTC at the start of the year, according to bitcoin treasuries.

The updated agreement shows that the loan size and collateral structure stays the same. Riot's bitcoin, USDC and cash held with Coinbase Custody secure the credit facility. But the maturity has been extended by 364 days, with an option to push it a further year subject to lender approval.

The loan operates under a loan-to-value (LTV) framework that can force collateral top-ups if bitcoin's price falls sharply. The loan operates under a tiered loan-to-value framework where, under normal conditions, a top-up is triggered if the LTV ratio exceeds 70% and liquidation kicks in at 80%. Therefore Riot could continue to deplete its treasury if bitcoin continues to show weakness and fund its AI/HPC pivot Riot shares are down around 9% Tuesday to below $17.

The company reports Q1 earnings on April 30. While the trading platform’s crypto revenue tanked 47% to $134 million, a record-breaking surge in prediction market bets helped push overall revenue up 15% to $1.

Crypto markets are watching this development closely as investors weigh its potential impact on prices.