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 <li>Bitmain’s dominance in Bitcoin mining faces new risks as US-China tensions rise and Trump’s potential return shifts market dynamics.</li>  
 <li>US miners are moving away from Bitmain, driven by Trump's stance on China and a growing preference for local suppliers like Auradine.</li>  
 <li>Bitmain’s market hold is weakening as US miners seek alternatives, spurred by political shifts and national security concerns.</li> 
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<p>A Beijing-based company called Bitmain Technologies Ltd. is currently in danger due to the US and China's deteriorating political relations. A potential presidential candidacy by Donald Trump presents an <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-08-26/trump-s-made-in-usa-bitcoin-relies-on-chinese-rig-maker-bitmain" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">unmatched</a> risk to the company's leadership.</p>  
<p>Trump, who is renowned for defying China, wants to strengthen US dominance in the Bitcoin market. A notable change in the <a href="https://cryptonewsland.com/u-s-bitcoin-miners-achieve-record-market-cap-amid-industry-growth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitcoin mining market</a> is being brought about by his aggressive approach, which is pushing US-based miners to look for Bitmain substitutes.</p>  
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-political-sector-influences-market-dynamics"><strong>Political Sector Influences Market Dynamics</strong></h3>  
<p>Bitmain has long been the industry standard for Bitcoin mining due to its dominating Antminer rigs. Nevertheless, as the geopolitical landscape shifts, American miners are searching for fresh chances.</p>  
<p>Notably, companies like Core Scientific and Riot Blockchain are moving away from Bitmain and toward the hardware made by other vendors. To break away from Bitmain, Core Scientific, for example, recently placed an order for equipment from a division of Jack Dorsey's Block Inc.</p>  
<p>Riot Blockchain, once a regular customer of Bitmain, has also started placing orders with <a href="https://www.microbt.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">MicroBT</a>, another Chinese manufacturer. However, Riot’s <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/02/27/2836095/0/en/Riot-Purchases-31-500-Miners-From-MicroBT-to-Enhance-and-Expand-Self-Mining-Operations-at-Its-Rockdale-Facility.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">decision</a> to source equipment from MicroBT’s onshore manufacturing sites within the US highlights a growing preference for local supply chains. This move reflects a broader trend among US miners, who are increasingly wary of relying on Chinese suppliers amidst rising tensions.</p>  
<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-emerging-competitors-challenge-bitmain-s-reign"><strong>Emerging Competitors Challenge Bitmain’s Reign</strong></h3>  
<p>California-based Auradine is positioning itself as a viable alternative to Bitmain. Led by CEO Rajiv Khemani, Auradine emphasizes the national security risks of a single Chinese company dominating the market. Auradine’s client base includes <a href="https://cryptonewsland.com/marathon-digital-reports-17-increase-in-bitcoin-production-expands-holdings/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Marathon Digital Holdings</a>, a major Bitmain customer, indicating that even Bitmain’s loyal clients are exploring new options.</p>  
<p>Despite its efforts to diversify production, Bitmain remains vulnerable to the political climate. The US's growing focus on curbing China’s access to advanced technology could further challenge Bitmain’s position. Moreover, the absence of a local alternative matching Bitmain’s standards leaves US miners in a precarious position.&nbsp;trj</p> 
<p>The post <a href="https://cryptonewsland.com/trumps-crypto-vision-threatens-bitmains-bitcoin-mining-supremacy/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Trump’s Crypto Vision Threatens Bitmain’s Bitcoin Mining Supremacy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptonewsland.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Crypto News Land</a>.</p>

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