CleanSpark Releases April 2026 Operational Update

CleanSpark (Nasdaq: CLSK) released its unaudited April 2026 operational update on May 6, 2026.

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CleanSpark (Nasdaq: CLSK) released its unaudited April 2026 operational update on May 6, 2026. Key April metrics: 640 bitcoin produced (average 21.33 BTC/day; peak single day 22.38), operational hashrate 50.0 EH/s, 1.8 GW under contract, utilized 808 MW, and total bitcoin holdings 13,453 as of April 30. The company noted CY2026 production of 2,439 BTC and an average sale price of $74,807 on bitcoin sold during April. CleanSpark highlighted progress toward multi-gigawatt AI tenancy and ongoing hyperscale customer discussions.

Positive

• Bitcoin produced of 640 in April
• CY2026 production at 2,439 BTC year-to-date
• Operational hashrate reached 50.0 EH/s
• Power contracted of 1.8 GW across portfolio
• Utilized capacity of 808 MW supporting deployed fleet

Negative

• Net bitcoin sold of 748 in April (53 spot, 550 call exercises, 145 delta-neutral)
• Total holdings declined from 13,561 to 13,453 (108 BTC decrease)
• 1,565 BTC of holdings posted as collateral or receivable tied to derivatives

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On May 6, the day this news came out, CLSK closed 8.13% above the previous close.

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Key Figures

Bitcoin produced: 640 BTC CY2026 BTC produced: 2,439 BTC Operational hashrate: 50.0 EH/s +5 more

Bitcoin produced

640 BTC

April 2026 monthly production

CY2026 BTC produced

2,439 BTC

Calendar year 2026 to April 30

Operational hashrate

50.0 EH/s

Peak operational hashrate in April 2026

Average operating hashrate

46.2 EH/s

Average during April 2026

Power under contract

1.8 GW

Total contracted power portfolio

Utilized power

808 MW

Maximum concurrent usage supporting Operational Hashrate

Bitcoin holdings

13,453 BTC

Total holdings as of April 30, 2026

Avg BTC sale price

$74,807

Average price per bitcoin sold in April 2026

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: May 05

5 events

1. May 05

   Earnings webcast notice

   24h Move

   +4.6%

   Announcement of Q2 2026 results webcast and post-event materials availability.

2. Apr 07

   Operational update

   24h Move

   -0.4%

   March 2026 update with 658 BTC production and higher average hashrate.

3. Mar 05

   Operational update

   24h Move

   -6.7%

   February 2026 update with 568 BTC, 300 MW added, and fleet expansion.

4. Feb 19

   Leveraged ETF launch

   24h Move

   +5.9%

   Launch of CLSZ 2x short ETF and related single-stock leveraged products.

5. Feb 18

   Leveraged ETF plan

   24h Move

   -0.1%

   Planned launch of 2x single-stock ETFs including a short product on CLSK.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

operational hashrate, delta neutral basis trade, call exercises, put exercises, +1 more

5 terms

operational hashrate technical

"Operational Hashrate 1 | 50.0 EH/s"

Operational hashrate is the actual computing power that a cryptocurrency mining operation is producing at a given time, measured by how many cryptographic problems it can solve per second. Think of it as the number of machines in a factory that are actually running versus the total that could be installed; higher operational hashrate means greater potential for mining rewards and revenue, while drops can signal equipment failures, maintenance, or rising costs that matter to investors.

delta neutral basis trade financial

"Bitcoin sold related to delta neutral basis trade | (145)"

A delta neutral basis trade is a market strategy that seeks to profit from the price gap between a security’s current market price and a related derivative (like a futures or forward) while neutralizing exposure to overall market moves. Think of it as balancing a scale so gains from the price gap can be collected without betting on whether the market goes up or down; it matters to investors because it can offer returns with reduced directional risk, though it still carries costs and specific risks tied to timing, funding and the relationship between the instruments.

call exercises financial

"Bitcoin sold pursuant to call exercises | (550)"

Call exercises occur when the holder of a call option chooses to buy the underlying shares at the agreed strike price, similar to using a voucher to purchase an item at a fixed discount. For investors, call exercises matter because they can change the number of shares available, dilute existing ownership if new shares are issued, and create cash inflows for the seller or company, all of which can influence stock price and earnings per share.

put exercises financial

"Bitcoin acquired pursuant to put exercises | -"

Put exercises are instances when the holder of a put option chooses to sell the underlying shares at the option’s agreed price instead of letting the option expire. Think of it like a homeowner using a contract to force a sale at a pre-set price when they worry the market will drop; for investors, widespread put exercises signal realized downside protection or bearish bets becoming active, which can increase selling pressure or trigger deliveries and cash settlements affecting supply and demand.

derivative transactions financial

"of which 1,565 was posted as collateral or as receivable and all related to derivative transactions."

Derivative transactions are contracts whose value depends on the price or performance of something else—like stocks, bonds, currencies, interest rates or commodities. Think of them as insurance or bets about a future price: investors use them to protect against losses, lock in prices, or try to amplify returns, but they can also magnify losses, create cash demands and expose a firm to the risk that the other party won’t meet its obligation, so they can materially affect a company’s financial stability and volatility.

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LAS VEGAS, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CleanSpark, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLSK) ("CleanSpark" or the "Company"), today released its unaudited Bitcoin mining and operations update for the month ended April 30, 2026.

"April was another strong month that reinforced our confidence in the road ahead. Producing 640 bitcoin and averaging over 21 BTC per day reflects the scale and efficiency we've built into our mining operations. But what excites me most is what this infrastructure unlocks beyond mining," said CleanSpark CEO and Chairman Matt Schultz. "With 1.8 gigawatts under contract, we're advancing a multi-gigawatt AI infrastructure platform that we believe will define our next chapter. As we progress toward AI tenancy across multiple assets, we continue to make meaningful headway toward securing our first hyperscale customer, and the conversations we're having across the entire portfolio underscore the scarcity and quality of what we've assembled. Bitcoin mining funds the platform, AI monetizes it, and we intend to do both exceptionally well."

April 2026 Bitcoin Mining Highlights (Unaudited)

Production Metrics
Bitcoin produced	640
Peak single day bitcoin production	22.38
Average daily bitcoin production	21.33
CY2026 bitcoin produced	2,439
Fleet Metrics
Operational Hashrate1	50.0 EH/s
Average operating hashrate	46.2 EH/s
Peak efficiency of deployed fleet	16.07 J/Th
Deployed fleet as of April 30	224,473
Power Portfolio Metrics
GW under contract2	1.8 GW
Utilized MW3	808 MW
Bitcoin Treasury Activity
Total bitcoin holdings as of March 31	13,561
Bitcoin produced	640
Bitcoin sold at spot	(53)
Bitcoin sold pursuant to call exercises	(550)
Bitcoin sold related to delta neutral basis trade	(145)
Bitcoin acquired pursuant to put exercises	-
Bitcoin acquired related to delta neutral basis trade	-
Total bitcoin holdings as of April 304	13,453
Average price per bitcoin sold5	$74,807

1Operational Hashrate refers to the highest hashrate historically achieved concurrently by all installed and functional miners that were: properly racked and configured, supported by energized infrastructure, and capable of actively contributing to our mining pool or directly to the Bitcoin network.

2GW under contract includes all contracted power capacity for wholly owned or leased sites and excludes any other non-binding arrangements.

3Utilized MW represents the maximum megawatts used concurrently in support of the fleet's Operational Hashrate.

4As of April 30, 2026, CleanSpark's Bitcoin holdings were 13,453 in total, of which 1,565 was posted as collateral or as receivable and all related to derivative transactions.

5Average price calculated as net proceeds from bitcoin sold plus net premiums generated divided by total bitcoin sold.

About CleanSpark
CleanSpark (Nasdaq: CLSK), is a market-leading data center developer with a proven track record of success. We control a portfolio of more than 1.8 GW of power, land, and data centers across the United States powered by globally competitive energy prices. Sitting at the intersection of Bitcoin, energy, operational excellence, and capital stewardship, we optimize our infrastructure to deliver superior returns to our shareholders. Monetizing low-cost, high reliability energy by producing a global emerging critical resource – compute – positions us to prosper in an ever-changing world. 

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In this press release, forward-looking statements include, but may not be limited to, statements regarding the Company's expectations, beliefs, plans, intentions, and strategies. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as "may," "will," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "could," "intends," "targets," "projects," "contemplates," "believes," "estimates," "forecasts," "predicts," "potential" or "continue" or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. The forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: the success and performance of the Company's non-bitcoin data center activities and expansion into non-bitcoin infrastructure;  completion of construction, regulatory approvals, and electrical power availability to achieve anticipated growth; the success and performance of the digital asset management and derivatives trading activities; the success of our digital currency mining activities; bitcoin volatility; the dependency on utility rate structures and government incentive programs;  and other risks described in the Company's prior press releases and in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including under the heading "Risk Factors" in those filings. Forward-looking statements contained herein are made only as to the date of this press release, and we assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of any new information, changed circumstances or future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.   

Investor Relations Contact 
Harry Sudock
702-989-7693
ir@cleanspark.com

Media Contact
Eleni Stylianou
702-989-7694
pr@cleanspark.com

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FAQ

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How many bitcoin did CleanSpark (CLSK) produce in April 2026?

CleanSpark produced 640 bitcoin in April 2026, averaging 21.33 BTC per day. According to the company, April production contributed to a CY2026 total of 2,439 BTC year-to-date.

What is CleanSpark's operational hashrate and deployed fleet size as of April 30, 2026?

Operational hashrate was reported at 50.0 EH/s with an average operating hashrate of 46.2 EH/s. According to the company, the deployed miner count was 224,473 as of April 30.

How much contracted power does CleanSpark (CLSK) report for its portfolio in April 2026?

CleanSpark reported 1.8 GW under contract across wholly owned or leased sites. According to the company, 808 MW were utilized concurrently to support the fleet's operational hashrate.

What happened to CleanSpark's bitcoin treasury during April 2026?

Total bitcoin holdings fell to 13,453 as of April 30, 2026, after producing 640 BTC and selling 748 BTC. According to the company, some holdings (1,565 BTC) were posted as collateral or receivable.

At what average price did CleanSpark (CLSK) sell bitcoin in April 2026?

The company reported an average price per bitcoin sold of $74,807 for April sales. According to the company, that average reflects net proceeds plus net premiums divided by total bitcoin sold.