According to Irene Gao, the global business head of the world’s leading Bitcoin mining machine manufacturer, Bitmain, plans to open its first U.S. factory by the end of Q3.
The new factory will serve as a headquarters and production line in either Florida or Texas.
Bitmain Plans to U.S. Factory
Gao also informed that the manufacturing is expected to start in early 2026 and will be fully operational by the end of that year.
This development follows Bitmatin’s December announcement of plans to expand to the U.S and highlights the ongoing efforts by the U.S. government to address the offshoring of critical tech manufacturing.
Gao said the firm aims to have its U.S. operation up and running before October 1. Site selection is still underway, with Texas and Florida as finalists.
Once the facility is built, Bitmain will begin assembling its signature S‑series miners and shipping them to clients. The company expects to hire 250 local staff for production and maintenance roles when the site opens.
Strategic Context
Bitmain’s U.S. expansion is timed with Washington’s overall industrial policy. Policymakers have identified crypto mining as a key sector, along with chips and energy.
With domestic capacity, Bitmain can lower its dependence on foreign factories. The shift also covers against potential import tariffs.
Gao pointed out that increased U.S. labour costs are still manageable considering the advantages of closer proximity to customers and regulators.
Partnership with BitFuFu
In another deal, Bitfufu signed a two‑year framework agreement with Bitmain. Under the pact, Bitfufu will purchase up to 80,000 S‑series miners over the next two years.
This deal highlights strong demand from U.S. customers and supports Bitmain’s plan to ramp up local production. Bitfufu did not immediately reply to requests for comment on how the U.S. factory might affect equipment delivery schedules.
Local Hiring and Economic Impact
Bitmain plans to bring on 250 employees at launch. The roles will cover machine assembly, quality assurance, and on‑site maintenance. Gao said the company values local talent and expects the hires to build deep expertise in crypto hardware manufacturing.
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Although U.S. wages are higher than in other regions, the firm sees a solid business case. Moving production closer to users can cut shipping times and improve support.
Regulatory and Market Drivers
Regulators in the U.S. have eased some crypto regulations this year, inviting more companies to invest. Approvals of stablecoins and increased guidance on digital assets have also raised industry confidence.
Crypto mining, previously shunned for its power consumption, is becoming strategically significant. Authorities see it as part of the digital infrastructure supporting blockchain applications ranging from finance to supply‑chain monitoring.
Challenges Ahead
It will not be simple to develop a new factory for a tight market. Bitmain needs to find real estate, deal with regional regulations, and contend with construction schedules. The company also needs to find components that have experienced global shortages.
Other rivals such as Canaan and MicroBT are keeping a close eye. If Bitmain can achieve this, it may solidify its dominance of the global mining rig market.