Head to Head

GLXY vs RIOT: which is the better buy in 2026?

On Alexandria's Compass, Galaxy Digital Holdings has the edge with a 90/100 score versus 74/100 for RIOT. Here is how they stack up, factor by factor.

Galaxy Digital Holdings

NASDAQ:GLXY

Edge
90/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$12.2B

Galaxy is the closest thing to a full-stack crypto investment bank, and the Helios data center bet changes its ceiling entirely.

Full GLXY analysis

Riot Platforms

NASDAQ:RIOT

74/100 Compass
FavorableHold$4.0B

A leveraged Bitcoin bet with real infrastructure but no path to profitability that doesn't depend on BTC staying above $100K.

Full RIOT analysis

Factor by factor

FactorGLXYRIOT
Revenue Growth9535
Profitability2050
Valuation7050
Momentum5350
Theme Purity8875
Moat7960
Catalysts8769
Market Position8062

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Frequently asked questions

Is GLXY or RIOT the better buy in 2026?

By Compass Score, Galaxy Digital Holdings (NASDAQ:GLXY) edges it at 90/100 versus 74/100 for RIOT. Both scores update weekly and reflect a contrarian, forward-looking read, not a recommendation.

How does Alexandria compare GLXY and RIOT?

Each company is scored 1-100 on eight factors: revenue growth, profitability, valuation, momentum, theme purity, moat, catalysts, and market position. The Compass Score is the composite, and the comparison below shows where each name wins factor by factor.

Compass Scores are proprietary editorial research from publicly available data, not investment advice or a recommendation regarding any security. Rankings update weekly.