American Bitcoin boosts hash rate to 28.1 EH/s
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American Bitcoin has announced the deployment of new ASIC miners at its Drumheller site. The equipment was acquired in March 2026 and brought online in April, significantly increasing the company’s hash rate and strengthening its position in the Bitcoin mining sector.
American Bitcoin expands mining capacity
The company installed 11,298 new ASIC mining units, adding approximately 3.05 EH/s of computing power.
Following the deployment, key metrics include:
- total miners: 89,242
- total hash rate: about 28.1 EH/s
- average efficiency: around 16 J/TH
The newly installed units operate at approximately 13.5 J/TH, improving overall efficiency and reducing production costs.
Co-founder Eric Trump stated that increasing hash rate is a key strategy to strengthen the company’s position in Bitcoin and expand its holdings.
Rising competition drives efficiency improvements
The expansion reflects growing competition in the mining industry. Companies are focusing on efficiency and cost optimization to remain competitive.
President Matt Prusak noted that increasing the number of miners allows the company to produce Bitcoin below market cost.
This is achieved through:
- lower energy consumption
- strict operational cost control
- deployment of more efficient hardware
Such strategies are becoming standard among large mining operators.
Increased competition among miners
The expansion of large-scale miners may intensify competition in the industry. Higher hash rates contribute to increased mining difficulty.
Potential impacts include:
- rising network difficulty
- stronger dominance of large operators
- pressure on less efficient miners
At the same time, improved efficiency may accelerate hardware upgrades across the sector.
Large miners strengthen control over hash rate
American Bitcoin continues to scale its industrial mining operations. According to industry data, the company ranks 16th by Bitcoin holdings.
Current position includes:
- approximately 7,000 BTC in reserves
- ongoing infrastructure expansion
- focus on long-term accumulation
Overall, the industry is shifting toward scale and efficiency. Large players are increasing their share of global hash rate, reshaping the competitive landscape.
