Bitcoin Mining Profitability by Electricity Cost

Daily profit for all 8 compatible Bitcoin miners across electricity rates from $0.04 to $0.12/kWh — live data, break-even analysis, and ROI.

$64,000 BTC Price 8 Hardware models 8–1 Profitable across tiers Live data
8/8
Profitable at $0.04/kWh
4/8
Profitable at $0.08/kWh
1/8
Profitable at $0.12/kWh
$0.121
Best break-even rate

Daily Profit Matrix — Every Bitcoin Miner × Electricity Rate

Each cell is estimated daily profit at the current Bitcoin price of $64,000. Tap an electricity rate to highlight it. Sorted by break-even rate (most resilient first).

Hardware Hashrate Power Efficiency $0.04 $0.06 $0.08 $0.10 $0.12 Break-even
MicroBT Whatsminer M66S 298 TH/s 3,441 W 11.5 J/TH $6.68 $5.02 $3.37 $1.72 $0.0695 $0.121
Bitmain Antminer S21 XP Hyd 473 TH/s 5,676 W 12 J/TH $10.39 $7.67 $4.94 $2.22 $-0.5069 $0.116
Bitmain Antminer S21 XP 270 TH/s 3,245 W 12 J/TH $5.93 $4.37 $2.81 $1.25 $-0.3037 $0.116
Bitmain Antminer S21 Pro 234 TH/s 3,510 W 15 J/TH $4.47 $2.78 $1.10 $-0.5877 $-2.27 $0.093
Bitmain Antminer S21 200 TH/s 3,500 W 17.5 J/TH $3.34 $1.66 $-0.0223 $-1.70 $-3.38 $0.080
MicroBT Whatsminer M60S 186 TH/s 3,441 W 18.5 J/TH $2.93 $1.27 $-0.3779 $-2.03 $-3.68 $0.075
Canaan Avalon A1566 185 TH/s 3,430 W 18.5 J/TH $2.90 $1.26 $-0.3903 $-2.04 $-3.68 $0.075
Bitmain Antminer S19k Pro 120 TH/s 2,760 W 23 J/TH $1.37 $0.0442 $-1.28 $-2.61 $-3.93 $0.061

How Electricity Cost Shapes Bitcoin Mining Returns

At the current Bitcoin price of $64,000, profitability swings sharply with the power tariff: 8 of 8 hardware models turn a profit at $0.04/kWh, but only 1 of 8 survive at $0.12/kWh. The most resilient miner is the MicroBT Whatsminer M66S, which stays cash-flow positive up to about $0.121/kWh thanks to its 11.5 J/TH efficiency.

At the other end, the Bitmain Antminer S19k Pro needs electricity below $0.061/kWh to break even — viable only with industrial or subsidised power. The gap between these two miners is the difference between profit and loss at the same electricity rate, which is why efficiency matters far more than headline hashrate.

Electricity is the single most variable cost in mining. The difference between $0.04/kWh and $0.12/kWh on a typical 3,000W ASIC is $17.28/day — over $6,300 a year. Use the matrix above to find the exact break-even point for your hardware, then confirm with your real tariff (quoted rates often exclude distribution, transmission, and taxes that add 20–40%).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bitcoin mining profitable in 2026?
At the current Bitcoin price of $64,000, 8 of 8 compatible hardware models are profitable at $4¢/kWh, falling to 1 of 8 at $12¢/kWh. The most resilient miner is the MicroBT Whatsminer M66S, profitable up to about $0.121/kWh. Use the full matrix on this page to find the break-even point for each miner at your exact electricity rate.
What electricity rate do you need to mine Bitcoin profitably?
It depends on the hardware. The most efficient option, the MicroBT Whatsminer M66S, stays profitable up to roughly $0.121/kWh at current Bitcoin prices. The least efficient model (Bitmain Antminer S19k Pro) needs electricity below $0.061/kWh. These thresholds move with Bitcoin price and network difficulty.
Which hardware is most profitable for mining Bitcoin?
At $8¢/kWh, the MicroBT Whatsminer M66S (298 TH/s, 3441W) leads with $3.37/day. Efficiency, not raw hashrate, is the deciding factor — the ranking table above sorts every compatible miner by its break-even electricity rate.
How much does electricity cost affect Bitcoin mining profit?
It is the single most variable factor. Going from $4¢ to $12¢/kWh on a typical 3,000W ASIC adds about $5.76/day in running costs — over $2,102 per year. That is why professional miners obsessively negotiate power contracts and locate near cheap generation.

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