Canaan Inc. Makes Significant Gains in Bitcoin Production Despite Trade Challenges

Canaan Inc. (NASDAQ: CAN), a notable player in the cryptocurrency mining space, disclosed its performance metrics for May 2025 today. Despite facing a challenging backdrop, including a steep 10% increase in tariffs on machines manufactured in Malaysia due to ongoing trade uncertainties with the U.S., Canaan demonstrated resilience and strategic agility, achieving remarkable success in its bitcoin mining operations. Under the leadership of CEO Nangeng Zhang, the company capitalized on rising bitcoin prices, resulting in an impressive increase of 25% in bitcoin production month-over-month, hitting a historic milestone of 109 bitcoins mined in May. This figure not only marks a monthly peak for Canaan but also elevates its total cryptocurrency holdings to an all-time high of 1,466 bitcoins by the end of the month.

The company reported that its total installed and operational hash rates reached 8.75 EH/s and 7.27 EH/s, respectively, showcasing a robust expansion of its global mining operations. The exceptional performance is indicative of Canaan's continual development and enhancement of its mining capabilities, while maintaining competitive power costs. The average all-in power cost during May stood at a low US$0.046 per kWh, reflecting the efficacy of its operational strategies.

As the demand for bitcoin mining equipment surges globally, driven by climbing bitcoin prices, Canaan's management remains optimistic about future growth and sustainability. Zhang asserted, "With Bitcoin prices climbing to historic levels, we're seeing increased global demand for our mining machines." He expressed confidence in the company’s fundamental business metrics, emphasizing an unyielding commitment to delivering enduring value to shareholders.

In terms of infrastructure, Canaan's updates for May include optimized miner efficiency, which averaged 20.1 J/TH in North America, highlighting significant operational effectiveness compared to non-North American metrics of 30.8 J/TH. The company’s mining capacity is distributed globally, with North America holding an installed capacity of 76.3 MW versus 163.4 MW in non-North American markets, leading to a cumulative global installed capacity of 239.7 MW.

Moreover, Canaan revealed various corporate maneuvers in its recent announcements. On June 9, both the CEO and CFO bought a total of 817,268 American Depositary Shares at an average price of US$0.76, reflecting their unwavering trust in the company’s strategic direction. In a proactive approach to enhancing shareholder value, a US$30 million stock repurchase program was authorized by the Board of Directors on May 27, enabling the Company to repurchase its outstanding ADSs or Class A ordinary shares over the next half-year. However, not all recent financial news was positive; Canaan also noted the termination of an agreement for a second tranche of US$100 million financing after market conditions shifted unexpectedly.

Their commitment to expanding self-mining capabilities is evident; in May, the Company ramped up operations in North America, activating an additional 0.91 EH/s across four mining sites.

Canaan, conceptualized in 2013 and publicly traded since 2019, is recognized for its expertise in ASIC computing technologies and mining operations, paving the way in a fast-evolving crypto landscape. As Canaan continues to innovate and adapt, it stands poised as a key player in the pursuit of stable growth and market leadership, with eyes on unwavering commitment to sustainable practices and advancements in the mining technology that are essential for harnessing the full potential of cryptocurrency.

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