Bitmain to Launch U.S. Antminer Manufacturing Plant in Texas or Florida by End of 2025.

Bitcoin mining behemoth Bitmain Technologies is planning to establish its first manufacturing facility in the United States, with Texas and Florida currently under evaluation as potential sites.

The move, slated for completion by the end of 2025, marks a pivotal step in Bitmain’s efforts to localize production and mitigate geopolitical and trade-related risks.

Bitmain Strategic Shift in Supply Chain Dynamics.

Bitmain’s U.S. expansion plan follows increasing pressures from international trade tensions, especially around Chinese tech exports. Since 2023, the U.S. has tightened tariffs and restrictions on Chinese-manufactured electronics, including ASIC (application-specific integrated circuit) devices used in cryptocurrency mining. Bitmain’s flagship Antminer rigs, which power the majority of Bitcoin’s global hash rate, have been directly impacted.

By producing units on American soil, Bitmain aims to reduce logistical costs, evade punitive tariffs, and gain quicker access to its most extensive customer base outside Asia. In a recent statement, Bitmain spokesperson Liu Zheng noted, “We’re aligning with evolving global policies and enhancing resilience in our supply chain. Local manufacturing ensures that our North American clients receive efficient and uninterrupted service.

Texas and Florida are Competing for Crypto Infrastructure.

Both Texas and Florida are competing to become Bitmain’s U.S. base, given their pro-crypto policies, access to affordable energy, and existing blockchain ecosystems. Texas, already home to major mining operations like Riot Platforms and Core Scientific, is seen as the more mature candidate, offering surplus renewable energy and deregulated grids.

However, Florida, on the other hand, has made recent strides in becoming a blockchain innovation hub. The state government’s vocal support for Bitcoin mining and its investment in tech-friendly tax incentives are attractive to Bitmain, which is considering long-term R&D integration in the region.

The firm will make its site selection by late August 2025, with construction beginning shortly after.

Competitive Pressures and Industry Implications.

Bitmain’s decision comes as its domestic rivals, including Shenzhen-based Canaan and MicroBT, have also started offshoring production in response to Western regulatory scrutiny. MicroBT opened a facility in the U.S. last year, and Canaan is exploring South American options.

Industry analysts suggest Bitmain’s U.S. factory could significantly alter the Bitcoin mining hardware landscape. “If Bitmain can assemble and ship Antminers domestically, it will slash delivery lead times and possibly undercut competitors relying on overseas logistics,” said Arjun Patel, a mining infrastructure analyst at Luxor Technologies.

Additionally, Bitmain’s move may attract fresh institutional interest in Bitcoin mining, especially from U.S.-based firms concerned with supply chain transparency and national security compliance.