Technical momentum plays on RIOT and MARA: bull flags, RSI resets, and Ichimoku signals signal mixed but active trader interest

Technical momentum is back in the crypto-mining space as RIOT shows a daily bull flag ^[1] and MARA closes above the Ichimoku cloud ^[4], with RSI dynamics and options action heating up the tape ^[3][2], as traders gauge continuation into a risk-on mood.

RIOT momentum signals - RIOT is printing a classic bull flag on the daily chart, a sign traders are watching for a breakout ^[1]. The stock also boasted the day's strongest options activity, signaling big-setups are brewing ^[2]. RSI reset into the mid-50s after a clean pullback, with price holding the prior breakout zone; reclaiming 21.2–21.8 could open a path to 23.5–25.8 and even a short squeeze ^[3]. The convergence of these signals suggests traders aren’t just hoping for a bounce—they’re positioning for a move across shares and options ^[2][3].

MARA Ichimoku setup - MARA closed the week above 20 and above the Ichimoku cloud ^[4], a bullish setup traders watch for as a potential meg pump next week.

Pre-market chatter snapshot - Pre-market chatter highlights RIOT and MARA as BTC moves enter the frame, underscoring active interest ahead of the open ^[5].

Closing thought: If these signals hold, the mining-stock tape could stay lively as traders look for confirmation of the next breakout in the open.

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