v3.26.1
Document And Entity Information - shares
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Apr. 29, 2026
Document And Entity Information    
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2026  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity File Number 001-33675  
Entity Registrant Name RIOT PLATFORMS, INC.  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code NV  
Entity Tax Identification Number 84-1553387  
Entity Address, Address Line One 3855 Ambrosia Street  
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 301  
Entity Address, City or Town Castle Rock  
Entity Address, State or Province CO  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 80109  
City Area Code (303)  
Local Phone Number 794-2000  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, no par value per share  
Trading Symbol RIOT  
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   378,151,230
Entity Central Index Key 0001167419  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2026  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Amendment Flag false