Image: Cointelegraph Bitcoin miners pivot as Riot Platforms secures a $28B AI lease, funding it with BTC sales, while Hut 8 faces revenue challenges. Explore evolving strategies in crypto mining. ⚡ Key Takeaways Riot Platforms is diversifying into AI with a new $28B lease, funded by strategic Bitcoin sales. Hut 8 reported a revenue decline and increased costs, highlighting challenges for some miners. The sector sees a strategic shift as miners seek new revenue streams beyond pure BTC mining. Bitcoin's price at $80,643 provides a crucial financial buffer for miners adjusting strategies. Asset Price 24h Market Cap Bitcoin (BTC) $80,643.00 +4.27% $1.62T Market data as of Nov 05, 2026 00:17 UTC (CoinGecko). 📑 Table of Contents What Happened: Riot's AI Ambition & Hut 8's Struggles Evolving Strategies in Bitcoin Mining Market Impact & Bitcoin's Resilience What to Watch Next for Bitcoin Miners Bottom Line: A Sector in Transition On November 5, 2026, a stark d...