Bitmain Technologies Ltd., the world’s largest crypto mining hardware manufacturer, has announced plans to open its first U.S.-based factory, marking a strategic move in response to U.S. trade policy and global supply chain shifts. The factory, expected to launch in Texas or Florida by late Q3 2025, will begin production in early 2026.
The move comes amid growing momentum for “crypto-onshoring”—a trend fueled by the Trump administration’s renewed “Made in America” initiative targeting semiconductor and infrastructure independence. The U.S. has also placed a 10% tariff on imported ASIC miners, pressuring companies like Bitmain to establish domestic operations to remain competitive.
This U.S. expansion follows China’s 2021 domestic Bitcoin mining ban, which forced major miners and equipment suppliers abroad. Bitmain’s U.S. entry aims to fill that vacuum, tapping into North America’s rising mining demand and stable regulatory environment. The company has already shipped over 187,000 kg of components to its Delaware affiliate as part of its phased approach to local assembly.
Bitmain’s strategy focuses on starting with component assembly before scaling to full production. This low-risk entry allows the company to test U.S. regulatory waters while minimizing exposure. One of the first products designed for the American market will be the water-cooled Antminer S23 Hydro, targeting large-scale miners facing extreme temperatures.
While the expansion opens new opportunities, it’s not without challenges. Bitmain may face U.S. scrutiny over its reported ties to a Chinese chipmaker linked to Huawei, and must navigate energy regulation and export control uncertainties that could impact production and distribution.
Industry players like Hut 8 Corp. are already buying in—recently purchasing over 31,000 Bitmain machines to boost their U.S. mining fleet. As demand for locally produced mining hardware grows, Bitmain’s move signals broader restructuring of global crypto infrastructure, supply chains, and investor opportunities in energy, data centers, and logistics.
Bitmain’s U.S. factory is more than a corporate expansion—it’s a symbol of America’s growing dominance in Bitcoin mining’s next chapter.
