Bitcoin News Today: Bitcoin Mining Profits Surge 14.6% as Bitcoin Price Rises

Bitcoin mining rigs have seen a significant boost in profitability over the past month, driven by a 14.6% increase in the price of Bitcoin. The current rate for 1 petahash per second (PH/s) of hashpower stands at $60.49, up from $53.20 just 30 days ago. This surge has led to higher earnings for miners, with some of the top application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) rigs generating impressive daily profits.

The Bitmain Antminer S21e XP Hydro 3U leads the pack, delivering 860 terahash per second (TH/s) of hashpower. However, it consumes a substantial 11,180 watts of power, equivalent to the energy draw of three to five residential air conditioners. Despite its high power consumption, the S21e XP Hydro 3U is estimated to generate $35.66 in daily profit at current rates. The Teraflux AH3880 by Auradine follows closely, offering 600 TH/s of hashpower and drawing about 8,700 watts, making it slightly more energy-efficient than the top contender. The Antminer S21 XP+ Hydro by Bitmain, with 500 TH/s and 5,500 watts, clocks in at $22.17 in daily profit and has an energy efficiency rating of 11 joules per terahash.

Other notable performers include the Antminer S21 XP Hydro, which delivers 473 TH/s and brings in $20.29 a day, and the Sealminer A2 Pro Hydro by Bitdeer, which pumps out 500 TH/s at 7,450 watts, generating around $19.36 daily. The Avalon A1566HA 2U by Canaan offers 480 TH/s at 8,064 watts, earning $17.27 every 24 hours. The Sealminer A2 Hydro by Bitdeer delivers 446 TH/s at 7,360 watts, good for an estimated $16.24 in daily income. The S19 XP Hydro 3U by Bitmain throws down 512 TH/s, chugging 10,600 watts to pull in $15.55 a day. The Whatsminer M63S+ by MicroBT puts up 424 TH/s at 7,208 W, collecting $15.14 in profit. The Auradine Teraflux AI3680 rounds things out with 375 TH/s, a 5,625-watt appetite, and a respectable $14.47 daily return.

For hobbyists and low-power tinkerers, smaller rigs still offer modest earnings. The Antminer S17+ by Bitmain, launched in 2019, squeezes out $0.19 per day at 73 TH/s with 2,920 watts. The Nerdminer NerdQaxe++, launched in March 2025, sips just 76 watts for 4.8 TH/s and still nets $0.18 a day. The Antminer S17 Pro by Bitmain, with 53 TH/s and 50 TH/s, both hover around $0.16 to $0.17 per day. The Avalon Nano 3S by Canaan delivers 6 TH/s at just 140 watts, also clearing $0.16 daily. The Bitaxe Supra Hex 701, launched in June 2025, offers 4.2 TH/s and 75 watts of draw, bringing in an estimated $0.14 a day in profits.

Not all miners are experiencing the same level of success. The once-legendary Bitmain Antminer S9 series, a former titan of the bitcoin mining world, is now in the red at $0.06 per kWh. The S9 SE, launched in June 2019 with 16 TH/s at 1,280 watts, is currently losing around $0.88 per day. The original S9 model from 2017, offering just 11.5 TH/s at 1,127 watts, is bleeding about $0.93 daily. The S9 with 12.5 TH/s and the S9i at 14 TH/s are now underwater by $1.01 and $1.06 per day, respectively. The S9j and S9k models, both hovering around 13.5 to 14.5 TH/s and gulping 1,300+ watts, are each leaking $1.07 daily. These aging workhorses had their moment in the spotlight, but 2025’s difficulty levels and electricity costs have turned them into power-hungry relics.

However, under the right conditions, these aging rigs can still mine their way to a few bucks a week. At just $0.02 per kWh, the Bitmain Antminer S9 SE from June 2019 pulls in a daily profit of $0.35 with its 16 TH/s and 1,280-watt appetite. The S9 Hydro, a 2018 model built to handle higher wattage and 18 TH/s, nets $0.25 a day—even while guzzling 1,728 watts. The S9j and S9i, both from 2018 with roughly 14 TH/s and similar power draws around 1,300 watts, are currently earning $0.22 and $0.21 daily, respectively. Even the original S9 from 2017 and its slightly newer sibling, the S9k, bring in $0.18 per day apiece when sipping electrical power at bargain rates. This demonstrates that while most S9s are buried under standard electricity prices, dropping the operating expense can flip the script, allowing these aging rigs to stay alive just a little longer in the fast-evolving world of bitcoin mining.