American Bitcoin (ABTC), a company linked to the Trump family, is expanding its Bitcoin mining activities by acquiring 11,298 new ASIC mining machines. The additional hardware is expected to increase the firm’s total mining capacity and strengthen its strategy of accumulating Bitcoin through its mining operations.
Capacity Expected to Grow by 12 Percent
In a press release dated March 3, ABTC announced that the new machines will contribute approximately 3.05 exahash per second of mining power to the company’s infrastructure. The equipment is scheduled to be deployed in March 2026 at the company’s mining facility in Drumheller, Alberta, Canada.
Each machine is projected to operate with an efficiency of about 13.5 joules per terahash. This is an improvement compared with the company’s current fleet, which averages around 16 joules per terahash.
Co founder Eric Trump stated that as Bitcoin continues to mature, the focus should be on expanding mining capacity that is owned and operated by American companies. According to him, strengthening domestic hashrate helps protect the network, encourages innovation, and supports the long term leadership of Bitcoin development in the United States.
After the purchase is completed, American Bitcoin’s total owned fleet will grow by about 12 percent to 89,242 miners. This fleet represents roughly 28.1 exahash per second of total mining capacity. The managed fleet includes every mining unit held by the company, including those that may not currently be active.
When the new machines are fully deployed, the company’s operational fleet will consist of 58,999 miners producing about 25.0 exahash per second. The average efficiency of the working machines is expected to be around 14.1 joules per terahash. By comparison, the largest publicly listed Bitcoin mining companies currently operate at roughly 50 exahash per second.
Focus on Accumulating Bitcoin
Matt Prusak, the president of American Bitcoin, explained that the company structures its decisions with the goal of maximizing its Bitcoin holdings.
The mining firm previously reported that it ended 2025 with 5,041 Bitcoin on its balance sheet. Since then, its reserves have increased to more than 6,000 Bitcoin, reflecting the company’s continued focus on building its cryptocurrency treasury through mining operations. #crypto#cryptonews https://t.me/coinsignalpublic https://coinsignals.net
