Canaan Inc. Announces Adoption of Cryptocurrency Holding Policy and Strategic Long Position in Bitcoin
Canaan (NASDAQ: CAN), a crypto mining innovator, has announced the adoption of a new Cryptocurrency Holding Policy that establishes bitcoin as its primary long-term reserve asset. The company will retain bitcoin accumulated through its mining operations and equipment sales for the long term, unless needed for liquidity or risk management.
The policy allows for temporary holdings of other cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and compliant stablecoins, which will generally be converted to fiat currency. As of June 30, 2025, Canaan's bitcoin reserves stood at 1,484 BTC. The strategy aims to strengthen the company's balance sheet and align with the broader digital asset economy.
Canaan (NASDAQ: CAN), innovatore nel mining di criptovalute, ha annunciato l'adozione di una nuova Politica di Detenzione di Criptovalute che stabilisce il bitcoin come principale riserva a lungo termine. L'azienda manterrà i bitcoin accumulati attraverso le sue operazioni di mining e la vendita di apparecchiature per un periodo prolungato, salvo necessità di liquidità o gestione del rischio.
La politica consente detenzioni temporanee di altre criptovalute come Ethereum e stablecoin conformi, che verranno generalmente convertite in valuta fiat. Al 30 giugno 2025, le riserve di bitcoin di Canaan ammontavano a 1.484 BTC. La strategia mira a rafforzare il bilancio aziendale e ad allinearsi con l'economia digitale più ampia.
Canaan (NASDAQ: CAN), un innovador en minería de criptomonedas, ha anunciado la adopción de una nueva Política de Tenencia de Criptomonedas que establece al bitcoin como su principal activo de reserva a largo plazo. La empresa mantendrá los bitcoins acumulados a través de sus operaciones de minería y ventas de equipos a largo plazo, a menos que se necesiten para liquidez o gestión de riesgos.
La política permite la tenencia temporal de otras criptomonedas como Ethereum y stablecoins compatibles, que generalmente se convertirán a moneda fiduciaria. Al 30 de junio de 2025, las reservas de bitcoin de Canaan eran de 1,484 BTC. La estrategia busca fortalecer el balance de la empresa y alinearse con la economía más amplia de activos digitales.
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Canaan (NASDAQ : CAN), un innovateur dans le minage de cryptomonnaies, a annoncé l’adoption d’une nouvelle politique de détention de cryptomonnaies qui établit le bitcoin comme principal actif de réserve à long terme. L’entreprise conservera les bitcoins accumulés via ses opérations de minage et ses ventes d’équipements sur le long terme, sauf en cas de besoin de liquidités ou de gestion des risques.
La politique autorise la détention temporaire d’autres cryptomonnaies comme l’Ethereum et des stablecoins conformes, qui seront généralement convertis en monnaie fiduciaire. Au 30 juin 2025, les réserves de bitcoin de Canaan s’élevaient à 1 484 BTC. Cette stratégie vise à renforcer le bilan de l’entreprise et à s’aligner sur l’économie numérique plus large.
Canaan (NASDAQ: CAN), ein Innovator im Bereich Krypto-Mining, hat die Einführung einer neuen Kryptowährungs-Haltepolitik bekannt gegeben, die Bitcoin als primäres langfristiges Reservevermögen festlegt. Das Unternehmen wird Bitcoin, das durch seine Mining-Aktivitäten und den Verkauf von Ausrüstung erworben wurde, langfristig halten, sofern es nicht für Liquiditäts- oder Risikomanagementzwecke benötigt wird.
Die Richtlinie erlaubt vorübergehende Bestände anderer Kryptowährungen wie Ethereum und konformer Stablecoins, die in der Regel in Fiat-Währung umgewandelt werden. Zum 30. Juni 2025 beliefen sich die Bitcoin-Reserven von Canaan auf 1.484 BTC. Die Strategie zielt darauf ab, die Bilanz des Unternehmens zu stärken und sich mit der breiteren digitalen Vermögenswirtschaft zu verknüpfen.
- Strategic accumulation of 1,484 bitcoins as of June 30, 2025
- Implementation of structured cryptocurrency management policy strengthens corporate governance
- Diversification of revenue streams through self-mining operations and equipment sales
- Long-term bitcoin holding strategy may provide upside potential if BTC appreciates
- Increased exposure to bitcoin price volatility risk
- Potential balance sheet impact from cryptocurrency market fluctuations
- Limited liquidity due to long-term bitcoin holding strategy
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Canaan's Bitcoin treasury strategy strengthens its balance sheet and aligns with its core business in the Bitcoin ecosystem.
Canaan's announcement of a formal Cryptocurrency Holding Policy represents a significant strategic shift in how the company manages its assets. By designating Bitcoin as its primary long-term reserve asset, Canaan is essentially committing to a HODL strategy � accumulating and retaining Bitcoin from its mining operations and equipment sales rather than immediately converting to fiat currency.
The company's current Bitcoin holdings of
- It transforms Canaan from just a mining hardware provider into a Bitcoin accumulator, potentially increasing its appeal to investors seeking indirect Bitcoin exposure
- It creates a treasury reserve that could appreciate in value if Bitcoin prices rise, adding a potential growth vector beyond equipment sales
- It aligns the company's financial interests with the broader Bitcoin ecosystem it serves
- It provides strategic optionality for future initiatives in the crypto space
The policy still maintains flexibility by allowing holdings of other cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and stablecoins for operational requirements and hedging strategies. This balanced approach helps Canaan maintain its Bitcoin-focused strategy while addressing practical business needs in the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem.
This move follows similar treasury strategies adopted by companies like MicroStrategy and Block (formerly Square), which have used Bitcoin as a reserve asset. For a company deeply embedded in the Bitcoin mining ecosystem like Canaan, this alignment makes strategic sense as it creates a natural hedge � if Bitcoin appreciates, the value of both its core business and reserves increases.
This policy implementation represents a strategic balance sheet transformation for Canaan that warrants attention. By formalizing Bitcoin as its primary reserve asset, the company is effectively creating a dual value proposition for investors: exposure to both the mining equipment business and direct Bitcoin appreciation potential.
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- Increased balance sheet volatility: Bitcoin's price fluctuations will now directly impact Canaan's asset values and quarterly results
- Potential accounting challenges: Current accounting standards generally require cryptocurrencies to be treated as intangible assets subject to impairment testing
- Enhanced financial optionality: The Bitcoin reserve provides additional capital raising options through collateralized loans or selective liquidation
- Reduced cash reserves: Capital allocated to Bitcoin won't be available for R&D, acquisitions, or other strategic initiatives unless liquidated
The policy's flexibility regarding other cryptocurrencies demonstrates pragmatic financial management � allowing operational needs to be met while maintaining the strategic Bitcoin position. The differentiation between long-term Bitcoin holdings and shorter-term positions in other cryptocurrencies creates a tiered liquidity structure that balances strategic positioning with operational requirements.
This approach effectively transforms Canaan's financial profile from a pure hardware manufacturer to a hybrid business with characteristics of both a technology company and a Bitcoin investment vehicle. This may attract new investor segments interested in this combined value proposition, potentially expanding Canaan's investor base beyond traditional hardware manufacturing investors.
Under the Policy, bitcoin is designated as the Company's primary long-term reserve asset. Unless required for liquidity management or risk mitigation, bitcoin accumulated through ordinary business activities—including self-mining and the sale of mining equipment—will generally be retained on a long-term basis. Canaan believes that a disciplined, long-term BTC reserve position fortifies its balance sheet, aligns the Company with the broader digital asset economy, and provides strategic optionality for future growth.
From time to time, Canaan may acquire other cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum or
Nangeng Zhang, chairman and chief executive officer of Canaan, commented: "The Policy is designed to anchor Canaan's capital allocation approach firmly within its core competency—the global bitcoin ecosystem—while providing measured flexibility to address operational requirements that may arise from the Company's self-mining operations, bitcoin mining machine sales, and related crypto-infrastructure initiatives. We believe in the strategic importance of maintaining bitcoin reserves, which reached 1,484 bitcoins as of June 30, 2025."
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 in bitcoin's history 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 .
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