Bitmain’s Game-Changer: First U.S. Bitcoin Mining Chip Factory Set for 2026 Launch

Bitmain—the undisputed heavyweight of crypto mining hardware—just dropped a bombshell: America's first dedicated Bitcoin mining chip factory will go live by 2026.

The move slashes reliance on overseas supply chains as Washington tightens crypto regulations. No more begging China for ASICs while pretending to care about 'decentralization.'

Wall Street analysts are already salivating—nothing gets hedge funds harder than a fresh play on 'strategic infrastructure' (read: something they can overleveraged before the next halving).

One problem solved, another created: Now U.S. miners won’t have an excuse when their rigs collect dust during the next bear market.

Chinese mining giants shift to U.S. amid tariff pressures

Bitmain’s decision follows a trend among major Chinese Bitcoin mining hardware producers to relocate or expand manufacturing in the U.S. Alongside Bitmain, other major industry players — most notably Canaan and MicroBT — are also establishing manufacturing operations in the U.S. Together, these three companies produce over 90% of the world’s Bitcoin mining rigs.

Reuters recently reported that establishing U.S.-based facilities is seen as a way to sidestep the hefty tariffs imposed during the ongoing U.S.–China trade tensions. However, the shift also brings potential challenges, as it risks “stoking security concerns the U.S. has with China in areas as varied as chip making and energy security.”