Canaan Inc. Provides May 2026 Bitcoin Production and Mining Operation Updates
Rhea-AI Summary
Canaan (NASDAQ: CAN) reported its unaudited May 2026 bitcoin mining update, highlighting higher efficiency and expanded infrastructure.
The company self-mined 90 BTC, received 24 BTC from customers, and ended May with 1,867 BTC and 3,952 ETH. Non-JV installed hashrate was 10.05 EH/s, with 6.47 EH/s operating. North American fleet efficiency reached a record 17.9 J/TH, about 11% YoY improvement, while global efficiency was 23.7 J/TH, up 13.5% YoY. Average all-in power cost was $0.043/kWh. JV projects generated about 45 BTC despite wildfire-related disruption at the Alborz site, which is expected to return to full operations in mid-June. Canaan also won an 8 MW hash-to-heat order from a Nordic district heating network and secured a follow-on hash board module order from Tether for deployment in South America.
Positive
- Cryptocurrency treasury reached 1,867 BTC and 3,952 ETH at May-end
- Self-mining delivered 90 BTC plus 24 BTC from customer payments in May
- North American non-JV fleet efficiency improved to 17.9 J/TH, ~11% YoY
- Global average non-JV mining efficiency was 23.7 J/TH, a 13.5% YoY gain
- Average all-in power cost maintained at US$0.043 per kWh
- JV operations generated about 45 BTC in May despite wildfire disruption
- Won 8 MW Nordic hash-to-heat order, building on 2 MW initial deployment
- Secured follow-on hash board module order from Tether for South America site
Negative
- Hosting agreement expiration reduced active mining projects in America
- Wildfire-related disruption cut JV-WindHQ operating computing power at Alborz site
News Market Reaction – CAN
On the day this news was published, CAN gained 2.90%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction. This price movement added approximately $7M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $247.38M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Previous Crypto Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19 | Conference participation | Positive | -13.6% | Participation in Bitcoin 2026 roundtable on home mining and decentralization. |
| May 14 | Monthly mining update | Positive | +4.0% | April 2026 mining metrics with higher hashrate and record BTC/ETH treasury. |
| Apr 15 | Monthly mining update | Positive | +7.5% | March 2026 BTC production and capacity expansion across global operations. |
| Mar 10 | Monthly mining update | Positive | -6.2% | February 2026 BTC output, treasury growth, and West Texas JV acquisition. |
| Feb 10 | Monthly mining update | Positive | -6.9% | January 2026 record crypto treasury and efficiency-focused mining metrics. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Crypto operations updates have produced mixed reactions, with both sharp drops and rallies despite generally constructive operational metrics.
Over recent months, Canaan has issued regular crypto-tagged updates highlighting steady BTC production, growing BTC/ETH treasury levels, and expanding hashrate and power capacity across global sites, including North American JVs. January through April updates showed BTC mined in the 80–90 BTC range and average all-in power costs around US$0.043–0.044/kWh. Price reactions have alternated between gains and losses, underscoring that market sentiment has not consistently rewarded these operational improvements.
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Further expanded global operations with hash-to-heat deployment in the Nordic region
Management Commentary
"As we continued to streamline our self-mining portfolio and improve operational efficiency, our mining operations delivered solid results during May," said Nangeng Zhang, chairman and chief executive officer of Canaan. "Our self-mining operations delivered 90 BTC during the month, with an additional 24 BTC originating from customer payments. As a result, our cryptocurrency treasury reached a record high of 1,867 BTC and 3,952 ETH by the month-end. Following the planned expiration of a hosting agreement during the month, we further refined our mining footprint, ending the month with 10.05 EH/s of installed hashrate and 6.47 EH/s of operating hashrate. Importantly, our North American self-mining fleet achieved an average efficiency of 17.9 J/TH, representing our best regional fleet performance to date and an ~
Zhang continued, " Our joint venture operations generated approximately 45 BTC during May, nearly matching April's production despite wildfire-related disruptions at the Alborz site. Restoration efforts are progressing well, and significant stabilization work has already been completed. We expect the site to return to full operations within the coming week. We would like to thank WindHQ for its rapid and professional response to the disruption, which reflects the strong partnership we have built."
"Beyond our mining operations, we continue to advance initiatives that demonstrate the broader potential of our infrastructure platform. The expansion of our hash-to-heat deployment in the Nordic region highlights how compute infrastructure can create value beyond traditional mining applications. As demand for AI and computing infrastructure continues to grow, we believe Canaan's strengths in hardware innovation and energy-efficient systems make us well-positioned to unlock new opportunities where energy and computing can create value together."
May 2026 Bitcoin Mining Updates (unaudited)
Key Metrics | Results (Rounded Numbers) |
Bitcoins Mined During the Month | 90 BTC |
Month-End Bitcoins and ETH Owned by Canaan | 1,867 BTC 3,952 ETH |
Month-End Installed Hashrate (EH/s) | Non-JV: 10.05 EH/s JV[4]: 4.82 EH/s |
Month-End Operating Hashrate (EH/s) | Non-JV: 6.47 EH/s JV[4]: 2.83 EH/s |
Month-End Average Revenue Split[2] | |
Average All-in Power Cost During the Month[3] |
May 2026 Bitcoin Mining Infrastructure Updates (unaudited)
Non- | Global | ||
Month-End Average | Non-JV: 17.9 J/TH JV[4]: 26.8 J/TH | 29.3 J/TH | Non-JV: 23.7 J/TH JV[4]: 26.8 J/TH |
Month-End Installed | Non-JV: 88.7 MW JV[4]: 120 MW | 157.5 MW | Non-JV: 246.2 MW JV[4]: 120 MW |
Notes: |
1. Defined as the total number of bitcoins and ETH owned by the Company on its balance sheet, including any bitcoins and ETH receivable, excluding bitcoins and ETH that the Company has received as customer deposits. |
2. Defined as the weighted average percentage that Canaan would receive from the total revenues generated according to the applicable joint mining arrangements if |
3. Defined as the weighted average cost of power if |
4. "JV" represents the Company's |
Current Mining Projects (As of May 31, 2026): | |||||
Regions | Active | Operating | Installed | Expected | Estimated |
Global | 12 | 9.29 EH/s | 14.86 EH/s | 0.10 EH/s | 14.96 EH/s |
America[9] | 4 | 4.16 EH/s | 4.90 EH/s | 0.00 EH/s | 4.90 EH/s |
JV-WindHQ[10] | 3 | 2.83 EH/s | 4.82 EH/s | 0.00 EH/s | 4.82 EH/s |
1 | 0.00 EH/s | 0.06 EH/s | 0.10 EH/s | 0.16 EH/s | |
2 | 2.20 EH/s | 4.96 EH/s | 0.00 EH/s | 4.96 EH/s | |
1 | 0.02 EH/s | 0.04 EH/s | 0.00 EH/s | 0.04 EH/s | |
1 | 0.08 EH/s | 0.08 EH/s | 0.00 EH/s | 0.08 EH/s | |
Notes: |
5. Defined as the amount of computing power that could theoretically be generated if all mining machines that have been energized were currently in operation, including mining machines that may be temporarily offline. |
6. Defined as the sum of Operating Computing Power and computing power that has been installed but not yet in operation, if any. |
7. Defined as the amount of computing power that has been delivered to the country where each mining project is located, but not yet installed. |
8. Defined as the sum of Installed Computing Power and Expected Computing Power. |
9. The decrease in active mining projects in America is due to the planned expiration of a hosting agreement during the month. |
10. The decrease in operating computing power in JV-WindHQ is due to wildfire-related disruptions at the Alborz site, which is expected to resume full operations in mid-June. |
Recent Corporate Updates:
Won Competitive Bid to Provide Hash-to-Heat Equipment to Nordic District Heating Network
On May 19, 2026, the Company announced that it had been selected to support a district heating network in the Nordic region with a combined capacity of approximately 8 MW. The project utilizes the Company's Avalon A1566HA hydro-cooled units and leverages Canaan's proprietary semiconductor and system design technologies to support dynamic overclocking and underclocking, enabling the stable delivery of hot water at temperatures of approximately 80 degrees Celsius for integration into existing district heating infrastructure. The project builds upon a successful initial deployment of approximately 2 MW, which is currently operating and supplying hot water to local residents. Following the strong performance of the first phase, the Customer placed a follow-on order in March 2026 for an additional 6 MW of capacity. This deployment further demonstrates the commercial viability of the Company's hash-to-heat technology and its potential to accelerate the replacement of legacy heating systems, while creating value beyond traditional bitcoin mining applications through energy-efficient heating solutions.
Extended Collaboration with Tether on New Form Factors for Mining and Compute Systems
On April 28, 2026, the Company announced that it had secured a follow-on order from Tether for high-density mining hash board modules, custom-developed to support next-generation immersion-cooled mining and computing systems. The agreement follows a successful 2025 proof-of-concept (POC) R&D project conducted in partnership with Tether and ACME Swisstech, a Swiss-based R&D firm specializing in innovative mining system solutions. This follow-on order is slated for deployment at a Tether-affiliated mining facility in
About Canaan Inc.
Established in 2013, Canaan Inc. (NASDAQ: CAN), is a technology company focusing on ASIC high-performance computing chip design, chip research and development, computing equipment production, and software services. Canaan has extensive experience in chip design and streamlined production in the ASIC field. In 2013, Canaan's founding team shipped to its customers the world's first batch of mining machines incorporating ASIC technology under the brand name Avalon. In 2019, Canaan completed its initial public offering on the Nasdaq Global Market. To learn more about Canaan, please visit https://www.canaan.io/.
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Email: IR@canaan-creative.com
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