1. Cryptocurrencies surged in 2024, with Bitcoin gaining 121% due to favorable regulations and Trump's election, driving smart money into Bitcoin-related stocks like Riot Platforms. 2. Riot Platforms significantly expanded its mining capacity, achieving a 155% YoY increase in hash rate, making it the fastest-growing Bitcoin miner globally. 3. Riot's strategy includes acquiring ready-to-run mining sites and diversifying energy sources, reducing reliance on Texas and benefiting from Kentucky's energy-saving programs.