CleanSpark Releases April 2026 Operational Update
Rhea-AI Summary
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
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
Momentum scanner shows 3 peers moving up (e.g., HUT +31.01%, RIOT and WULF both >+6%) without same-day news, while CLSK’s sector data flags this as stock-specific rather than a broad sector move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 05 | Earnings webcast notice | Neutral | +4.6% | Announcement of Q2 2026 results webcast and post-event materials availability. |
| Apr 07 | Operational update | Positive | -0.4% | March 2026 update with 658 BTC production and higher average hashrate. |
| Mar 05 | Operational update | Positive | -6.7% | February 2026 update with 568 BTC, 300 MW added, and fleet expansion. |
| Feb 19 | Leveraged ETF launch | Neutral | +5.9% | Launch of CLSZ 2x short ETF and related single-stock leveraged products. |
| Feb 18 | Leveraged ETF plan | Neutral | -0.1% | Planned launch of 2x single-stock ETFs including a short product on CLSK. |
Recent monthly operational updates with positive production and hashrate trends have sometimes coincided with flat-to-negative price reactions, while third-party ETF and event headlines have seen more mixed responses.
Over the past few months, CleanSpark has regularly reported detailed operational updates, including March 2026 production of 658 BTC and CY2026 output of 1,799 BTC, alongside an operational hashrate peak of 50.0 EH/s. February’s update highlighted expansion with 300 MW of ERCOT-approved capacity and 568 BTC production. Separately, leveraged ETFs referencing CLSK were launched in February 2026, adding a new trading vehicle around the stock. Today’s April update continues this cadence of monthly production transparency and infrastructure scaling detail.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement provides a detailed snapshot of CleanSpark’s April operations, including production of 640 BTC, an average hashrate of 46.2 EH/s, and contracted power of 1.8 GW. Holdings stood at 13,453 BTC, with some posted as collateral tied to derivative strategies. Compared with prior monthly updates, the company continues emphasizing scale, efficiency, and an emerging AI infrastructure platform. Investors may track future production trends, power utilization, and progress toward AI tenancy alongside broader bitcoin market conditions.
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"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 | |
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
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Investor Relations Contact
Harry Sudock
702-989-7693
ir@cleanspark.com
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