Canaan Avalon A1566 Bitcoin Mining Profitability — 2026 Simulation

Live-data simulation of mining Bitcoin with the Canaan Avalon A1566 at current network difficulty and Bitcoin price.

185 TH/s Hashrate 3,430 W Power SHA-256 Algorithm ASIC 18.5 J/TH Efficiency Live data

Daily Results at $0.07/kWh

Based on Bitcoin price: $64,000 — Network hashrate — Live data from our API

Daily Revenue
$6.20
0.00009680 BTC
Daily Electricity
$-5.76
3,430 W × 24 h × $0.07
Daily Profit
$0.4329
Marginal
Monthly Profit
$12.99
30-day estimate
$0.075/kWh
Break-even electricity rate
$59,527
Break-even BTC price at $0.07/kWh
5,775 days
Estimated hardware ROI at $0.07/kWh
$158.03
Projected annual profit (constant prices)

Profitability Analysis

The Canaan Avalon A1566 mines Bitcoin profitably below $0.075/kWh. This covers most industrial and low-cost commercial electricity contracts. Miners on residential tariffs above $0.08/kWh should carefully model expected ROI before deploying this hardware.

As a dedicated ASIC, the Canaan Avalon A1566 is permanently optimised for SHA-256 — the algorithm used by Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash. It cannot be repurposed for other algorithms, so its long-term viability is directly tied to the economics of those specific coins.

At 3,430 watts and an average electricity consumption of 2,470 kWh per month, electricity cost is the single largest variable in profitability. The difference between $0.04/kWh and $0.12/kWh amounts to $197.57 per month in operating margins — which is why electricity rate selection is as important as hardware selection for any serious mining operation.

Profitability at Key Electricity Rates

All figures assume constant Bitcoin price ($64,000.00) and current network difficulty. Actual results will vary as both change over time.

Electricity Rate Daily Revenue Daily Elec. Cost Daily Profit Monthly Profit Status
$0.04/kWh $6.20 $3.29 $2.90 $87.08 Marginal
$0.06/kWh $6.20 $4.94 $1.26 $37.68 Marginal
$0.08/kWh $6.20 $6.59 $-0.3903 $-11.71 Break-Even
$0.10/kWh $6.20 $8.23 $-2.04 $-61.10 Break-Even
$0.12/kWh $6.20 $9.88 $-3.68 $-110.49 Unprofitable

Canaan Avalon A1566 — Key Specifications

ManufacturerCanaan
CategoryASIC
AlgorithmSHA-256
Hashrate185 TH/s
Power Draw3,430 W
Efficiency18.5 J/TH
Noise75 dB(A)
Approx. Price$2,500
Supported CoinsBTC, BCH
Release2024-Q1

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How to Mine Bitcoin with the Canaan Avalon A1566

  1. Acquire and receive the Canaan Avalon A1566

    Purchase the Canaan Avalon A1566 from an authorised reseller or reputable secondary market. Budget approximately $2,500. Verify the unit is complete and inspect for physical damage before powering on. The unit ships ready to mine — no assembly required beyond power and network connections.

  2. Connect power and network

    Connect the Canaan Avalon A1566 to a dedicated 3430W power supply on a 16 A+ circuit at 220–240 V. Connect an Ethernet cable to your router. Power on the unit and wait 2–3 minutes for it to boot.

  3. Configure your Bitcoin mining pool

    Access the miner's web interface by entering its IP address in your browser (find it via your router's DHCP lease list). Navigate to Miner Configuration and enter your chosen pool stratum URL, your Bitcoin wallet address as the worker username, and 'x' as the password. Recommended pools: Foundry USA, F2Pool, AntPool.

  4. Monitor performance and optimise

    After starting, confirm your hashrate matches the expected 185 TH/s in the pool dashboard (allow 10–15 minutes for the pool to register your worker). Use our live Bitcoin calculator to track daily earnings against your electricity cost. Consider enabling auto-tune mode or third-party firmware (BOS+ for Antminer units) to improve efficiency 5–10%.

Recommended Bitcoin Mining Pools

Foundry USA stratum+tcp://bitcoin.foundryusapool.com:3333 0% FPPS
F2Pool stratum+tcp://btc.f2pool.com:3333 2.5% FPPS
AntPool stratum+tcp://stratum.antpool.com:3333 2.5% FPPS

Canaan Avalon A1566 vs. Other Bitcoin Miners

Sorted by efficiency. Daily profit calculated at $0.07/kWh.

Hardware Hashrate Power Efficiency Daily Profit Approx. Price
Bitmain Antminer S21 XP Hyd 473 TH/s 5,676 W 12 J/TH $6.30 $12,000
MicroBT Whatsminer M66S 298 TH/s 3,441 W 11.5 J/TH $4.20 $5,800
Bitmain Antminer S21 XP 270 TH/s 3,245 W 12 J/TH $3.59 $6,500
Bitmain Antminer S21 Pro 234 TH/s 3,510 W 15 J/TH $1.94 $4,500
Bitmain Antminer S21 200 TH/s 3,500 W 17.5 J/TH $0.8177 $3,200
MicroBT Whatsminer M60S 186 TH/s 3,441 W 18.5 J/TH $0.4480 $2,800
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Canaan Avalon A1566
185 TH/s 3,430 W 18.5 J/TH $0.4329 $2,500
Bitmain Antminer S19k Pro 120 TH/s 2,760 W 23 J/TH $-0.6182 $1,400

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Canaan Avalon A1566 profitable for Bitcoin mining in 2026?
At $0.07/kWh, the Canaan Avalon A1566 generates approximately $0.4329 per day mining Bitcoin at current prices ($64,000.00/coin). The break-even electricity rate is $0.075/kWh. This hardware is profitable at average industrial electricity rates. Use our live Bitcoin calculator for updated estimates as prices and difficulty change.
What electricity rate does the Canaan Avalon A1566 need to mine Bitcoin profitably?
The Canaan Avalon A1566 breaks even on Bitcoin mining at exactly $0.0753/kWh at current network conditions. At $4 cents/kWh, the daily profit is $2.90; at $8 cents/kWh it is $-0.3903. See the full profitability table on this page for all five electricity tiers.
What is the ROI timeline for the Canaan Avalon A1566 mining Bitcoin?
At a hardware acquisition price of approximately $2,500 and $0.07/kWh electricity, the Canaan Avalon A1566 has an estimated ROI of 5,775 days (192.5 months). ROI calculations assume constant Bitcoin price and network difficulty, both of which fluctuate significantly.
How does the Canaan Avalon A1566 compare to other Bitcoin miners?
The Canaan Avalon A1566 mines Bitcoin at 185 TH/s with 18.5 J/TH efficiency. There are 8 compatible hardware models for Bitcoin in our database. See the comparison table below for a side-by-side efficiency and profitability breakdown of all compatible miners.

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