Will RIOT avoid deeper losses amid weak momentum and sustained shareholder pressure?

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Riot Platforms drops 3.62% to $15.86

Highlights

Shareholders of Riot Platforms saw a 22.2% total return loss over the past year including dividends.
Extended losses have contributed to ongoing selling pressure and reluctance among holders to add or retain positions.
Bearish momentum dominates, price trades below key moving averages, with expected range of $14.89 to $16.83 over the next 2 to 3 days.

Ongoing realized losses deepen bearish sentiment and selling activity

Riot Platforms shareholders recorded a 22.2% loss over the past year on a total return basis, including dividends, according to Simplywall. Such extended realized losses often weigh on market sentiment, as existing holders may be less inclined to accumulate or maintain positions amid ongoing declines. This persistent negative experience continues to contribute to selling pressure in the present session.

Bearish momentum intensifies as price navigates oversold territory

On the technical front, RIOT is trading below the MA-20, MA-50, and the longer-term MA-200 on the hourly chart, with price action currently beneath the Ichimoku Kijun at $17.47, which now acts as immediate resistance. Momentum indicators remain firmly bearish, as MACD is rated Strong Sell and ADX signals a Sell. Both RSI and CCI readings are in oversold territory, while Stochastic RSI is also oversold, suggesting downside exhaustion but not yet signalizing a reversal. Bull/Bear Power confirms sellers' dominance intraday, and price is finding support near today's low at $15.86 amid continued high volatility.

Elevated downside risk persists as recovery prospects diminish

Looking ahead over the next two to three trading days, RIOT is expected to fluctuate within a $14.89 to $16.83 volatility band relative to current levels. The probability of an upward move is considered very low, while downside risk remains elevated, making a substantial rally less likely. A breakout above $17.47 resistance would be required to support a recovery scenario, whereas a sustained break below $14.89 would open up further downside potential.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, senior analyst at Traders Union, sees persistent shareholder losses and unfavorable sentiment keeping Riot Platforms under pressure. He notes that the stock trades well below major moving averages, with technicals and realized returns reinforcing negative bias. Downside risks are elevated in the short-term as support at $14.89 becomes crucial for bulls. Karapetjanc believes a recovery depends on breaking $17.47 resistance. "Despite current pessimism, I would watch for stabilization around support zones as a setup for renewed interest if broader sentiment improves," he says.

Earlier, analysts noted that Riot Platforms was experiencing persistent technical weakness and sustained downward momentum. The current analysis reinforces these bearish conditions with updated market data, highlighting that traders should monitor $14.89 as the next critical downside level if negative momentum continues.

Source of Data: RIOT Price Analysis by TU

The analysis is based on a proprietary model combining technical, on-chain, and expert data. Not investment advice. See methodology

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