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Document and Entity Information

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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Mar. 24, 2020
Jun. 28, 2019
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name Riot Blockchain, Inc.    
Entity Central Index Key 0001167419    
Document Type 10-K    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2019    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2019    
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer    
Entity Small Business true    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
Entity Shell Company false    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   31,034,308  
Entity Public Float     $ 70.9
Entity Incorporation State Code NV    
Entity File Number 001-33675