Trump’s Call for US Bitcoin Mining Hits China’s Bitmain Hard

  • Trump advocates for U.S. Bitcoin mining, challenging China’s Bitmain.

  • U.S. companies diversify supply chains, reducing reliance on Chinese-made rigs.

  • Rising competition from U.S. firms pressures Bitmain.

Former President Donald Trump’s call for Bitcoin to be “mined, minted, and made” in the United States could significantly challenge the dominance of China-based Bitmain Technologies Ltd., according to a Bloomberg report.

Bitmain, a leading manufacturer of Bitcoin mining equipment, currently controls an estimated 90% of the global market for mining rigs. However, increasing U.S.-China tensions may lead to more competition from American firms.

Bitmain’s influence in the Bitcoin mining industry has often been compared to De Beers’ historic control over the diamond market, where it could influence global prices by adjusting production levels.

However, Trump’s stance has encouraged some U.S.-based companies to diversify their supply chains, taking advantage of the current geopolitical climate. This shift is driven by concerns that relying on Chinese-made equipment could pose national security risks, especially given the strained relations between the two…

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