Bitdeer Plans US Mining Expansion Amid Tariff Relief, Capitalizing on Trade Opportunities

Singapore-based crypto mining firm Bitdeer is reportedly scaling up its US operations following a temporary suspension of tariffs on Chinese-manufactured mining equipment, according to industry sources. The tariff pause, effective through 2025, creates a strategic window for miners to upgrade infrastructure at reduced costs. Analysts suggest this move could strengthen Bitdeer’s competitive position in North America’s evolving mining landscape while optimizing capital expenditures during favorable market conditions.

U.S.- based manufacturing 

Bitdeer also intends to begin U.S.-based manufacturing in the second half of 2025, aiming to reduce its dependence on overseas production and bring jobs to the U.S. 

While chips from Taiwan’s TSMC are currently exempt from tariffs, the company is preparing for possible cost increases.

Some customers have delayed orders for rigs, prompting Bitdeer to reroute inventory to its own facilities in Bhutan and Norway. 

The company currently operates about 900 megawatts of mining capacity globally and aims to scale to 2.6 gigawatts by 2026. 

It’s also expanding into new markets including Canada and Ethiopia and repurposing its data centers in Texas and Ohio to support artificial intelligence and high-performance computing.