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TeraWulf Stock Rises After Bitcoin Miner Purchases Kentucky Site for AI Power Needs

TeraWulf has acquired a large site in Kentucky to develop AI infrastructure, significantly boosting its operational capacity and stock value.

Mercation Admin
May 26, 2026 1 min read
TeraWulf Stock Rises After Bitcoin Miner Purchases Kentucky Site for AI Power Needs

TeraWulf Expands AI Capabilities with New Kentucky Acquisition

TeraWulf, a Maryland-based Bitcoin mining and data center operator, has made a strategic move by acquiring a significant site in eastern Kentucky. This site, now named the "Muskie Data Campus," is set to become a major hub for artificial intelligence infrastructure, capable of supporting over 1 gigawatt of power, an amount sufficient for about 750,000 households.

The acquisition of this 1,000-acre site from Industrial Equity Partners emphasizes TeraWulf's strategy to establish large data campuses that can meet the growing power demands of AI technologies. The initial 500 megawatts are expected to be operational by 2028, with an additional 500 megawatts projected by 2030, as part of a broader trend where tech companies seek reliable energy sources to advance their operations.

In the wake of this announcement, TeraWulf's stock experienced a notable increase, climbing approximately 9% to $24.78 and reaching a 12-month high of $25.92 during the trading day. This marks a significant rise, with the stock price having more than doubled since the start of the year.

Paul Prager, TeraWulf's Chairman and CEO, highlighted the critical nature of power availability for AI development, stating, "The primary constraint in this field is no longer the hardware itself; it is the availability of power, transmission infrastructure, and the certainty of execution." Kentucky Power is also contributing to this initiative by developing a 345 kilovolt substation to support the campus's energy requirements.

This new project adds to TeraWulf's existing 480-megawatt Justified Data campus in Hancock County, solidifying its position in the burgeoning AI computational market alongside other Bitcoin mining firms. Notably, for the first time, TeraWulf's revenue from AI computing surpassed its Bitcoin mining revenue during the first quarter, despite reporting a substantial net loss of $427 million during that period.