U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump advocates for the nation to dominate global Bitcoin production.
This push aligns with the U.S. election season and suggests a promising future for American-made hardware in the Bitcoin mining industry, as noted by analysts at AllianceBernstein.
Bernstein's Market Forecast
According to a report by Sanskar Chindalia, Gautam Chhugani, and Mahika Sapra, the mining chips and hardware market could see a cumulative $20 billion in revenue over the next five years.
Bitcoin mining involves the creation of new digital coins and the maintenance of the cryptocurrency network, which requires high-cost hardware and chips, predominantly sourced from China.
However, Bernstein's report points out that emerging American hardware companies like Block and Auradine offer a chance to diversify the mining supply chain, potentially sparking a gold rush in the industry.
Opportunities for American Miners
The report highlights potential benefits for U.S. Bitcoin miners, such as improved fleet efficiency and lower capital expenditures due to reduced chip prices.
Jack Dorsey's Block recently sold its new Bitcoin mining chips to Core Scientific, a significant player in the industry.
As U.S.-based Bitcoin miners grow and diversify the supply chain away from China, there is a preference for locally manufactured chips.
Trump’s Vision
Donald Trump, the former president and Republican candidate for the upcoming elections, has recently shifted from his previous anti-crypto stance.
At a Bitcoin conference in Nashville, he expressed a desire for "all remaining Bitcoin to be made in the USA" and declared his ambition for the United States to become the "crypto capital of the planet."