Bitmain Technologies Ltd., a leading Chinese producer of Bitcoin mining equipment, has announced plans to open its first U.S.-based factory by September 2025. The plant will be located in either Texas or Florida and is expected to begin production in early 2026.
The move marks a significant step in the company’s global expansion strategy amid increasing pressure for domestic manufacturing and rising geopolitical scrutiny. By establishing a local facility, Bitmain aims to shorten delivery times and improve servicing for North American customers who are now the largest consumer for Bitcoin mining equipment since China’s 2021 ban.
In an interview with Bloomberg, Irene Gao, Bitmain’s president of mining and chief global business officer, stated that the US push for Bitcoin supremacy represents “a unique opportunity. This will also allow Bitmain to deal with possible trade issues, like tariffs, and stay competitive in an important industry. However, the firm is facing challenges due to U.S. trade rules.
Responding to Tariffs
Bitmain’s U.S. entry comes amid disrupted shipments and customs delays stemming from heightened U.S.-China trade tensions. The firm’s AI affiliate was blacklisted in January 2025, part of broader national security measures aimed at restricting Chinese access to advanced chip markets.
Despite higher labor costs, Bitmain sees clear benefits to manufacturing closer to its North American clients. U.S.-based production will enable faster delivery, streamlined repairs, and reduced tariff exposure. The first batch of ANTMINER S21 Pro units will be delivered this December, providing a significant boost to our partners’ mining competitiveness.
Gao confirmed that Bitmain will hire 250 American workers in the first phase, who will support both assembly-line manufacturing and machine servicing.
While Bitmain has long dominated the global crypto mining hardware market, new competitors—including Block Inc. and Auradine—are emerging with support from U.S. mining giants like MARA Holdings. Yet, Bitmain retains a technological edge with its proprietary chip design and large-scale manufacturing capabilities.
Political Headwinds
American crypto miners like Marathon Digital, Riot Platforms, and CleanSpark are collectively valued in the tens of billions. Their growth, coupled with Trump’s campaign to repatriate Bitcoin mining, signals strong institutional alignment in favor of domestic mining capacity.
Bitmain’s U.S. plans closely follow political developments. Donald Trump’s sons, Eric Trump and Donald Jr., have co-founded American Bitcoin Corp., which recently ordered over 31,000 Bitmain machines via Hut 8. Deliveries are expected early 2025.
It remains uncertain whether crypto mining equipment will fall under the same export scrutiny as AI technologies. U.S. regulators have yet to issue formal guidance. Nonetheless, Southeast Asian production remains vulnerable to U.S. trade policy shifts.
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