Bitmain to Launch First U.S. Manufacturing Plant Amid Bitcoin Mining Expansion

Bitmain, the world’s leading manufacturer of Bitcoin mining hardware, is reportedly set to open its first U.S.-based manufacturing facility, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The move marks a major step in Bitmain’s global expansion strategy as it positions itself to better serve the growing U.S. crypto mining market.

The company also plans to establish a new U.S. headquarters—either in Texas or Florida—by the end of Q3 2025, aligning with a broader trend of crypto companies migrating to regulatory-friendly U.S. states.

Speaking to Bloomberg, Irene Gao, Bitmain’s global business chief, confirmed that chip production in the U.S. is expected to begin in early 2026, with full-scale ASIC manufacturing ramping up by the end of that year.

The goal, Gao said, is to reduce delivery delays and repair times for U.S. customers, many of whom have faced long lead times due to international shipping and regulatory bottlenecks.

“The U.S. push for Bitcoin dominance is a unique opportunity,” Gao explained, adding that Bitmain will hire around 250 local workers during the first phase of operations, offering training in both manufacturing and facility maintenance.

Bitmain’s U.S. expansion is part of a larger migration of Chinese Bitcoin hardware producers responding to two key forces:

Ongoing tariffs and trade restrictions between the U.S. and China
A more favorable U.S. regulatory climate under the Trump administration, which has taken a pro-crypto policy stance

Bitmain is following similar steps taken by rivals MicroBT and Canaan, all three of which dominate the global ASIC mining hardware market. A recent study by the University of Cambridge found:

Bitmain controls 82% of the global market
MicroBT holds 15%
Canaan makes up the remaining 2%

The move to manufacture domestically may also be damage control following regulatory hurdles. In late 2024, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency seized thousands of Bitmain ASICs, citing a probe into Xiamen Sophgo, a Chinese chip designer linked to Huawei, a company under U.S. sanctions.

Since Sophgo also supports Bitmain’s ASIC business, the hardware fell under scrutiny. The seized equipment began to be released gradually in March 2025, but the incident highlighted risks tied to overseas production for U.S.-bound hardware.

Bringing operations onshore could help circumvent future restrictions and provide greater transparency to U.S. regulators and customers alike.

What This Means for Bitcoin Mining in the U.S.

Bitmain’s expansion comes at a time when U.S. Bitcoin miners are increasing their operational capacity, with institutional capital and regulatory clarity driving fresh investment.

If successful, Bitmain’s U.S. manufacturing plant could:

Shorten hardware delivery timelines
Improve supply chain reliability
Strengthen domestic mining infrastructure

And even spur job creation and tech training in pro-crypto states like Texas and Florida
With production expected to kick off in 2026, Bitmain may be laying the groundwork for America’s next Bitcoin mining boom.