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Canaan Inc. will sell part of its US$130 million digital asset treasury to fund repurchases of its American depositary shares, saying its market value trails the combined worth of its crypto holdings and cash.
"At current trading levels, we believe Canaan's market value does not fully reflect the value of our digital asset holdings, cash position, and the strength of our underlying business," Nangeng Zhang, chairman and chief executive officer of Canaan, said.
The Nasdaq-listed bitcoin mining hardware maker held digital assets worth about US$130 million as of Aug. 3, based on prevailing market prices, according to its June 2026 monthly production update. The repurchase program was authorized by the board effective Dec. 12, 2025. Canaan's market capitalization stood at US$122.8 million, below the combined value of its digital assets and cash and cash equivalents reported at the end of its most recent quarter on March 31.
The move shows how crypto-heavy public companies are wrestling with a valuation disconnect as equity prices lag the assets on their balance sheets. Canaan may fund further repurchases depending on the trading price of its ADSs, market conditions and working capital needs, subject to board oversight. Liquidating bitcoin and ether holdings could add selling pressure to the two largest tokens, while the buyback signals management's confidence in the company's long-term prospects.
Canaan, founded in 2013 and known for its Avalon-brand bitcoin mining machines, listed on the Nasdaq Global Market in 2019. Its operations continue to generate bitcoin, providing a flexible source of capital, Zhang said. The company reported average daily trading volume of about 10.3 million shares.
The most recent analyst rating on Canaan stock is a Buy with a US$3.00 price target, according to TipRanks. TipRanks' AI analyst Spark rates the stock Neutral, held down by ongoing losses, negative cash flow and bearish technicals, though a strong third-quarter earnings call with raised guidance provides support.
The decision comes as bitcoin miners increasingly use digital asset treasuries to manage corporate finances. Rival miners hold significant crypto reserves as part of treasury strategies, and liquidating holdings for buybacks reflects a pragmatic approach to capital allocation in a volatile market. Investors will watch whether the repurchases narrow the gap between Canaan's share price and the value of its balance-sheet assets in the coming quarters.
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