Best Bitcoin Miners in 2026
Updated May 2026 · Ranked by daily profit at $0.1/kWh · Live data from MiningBoard
Looking for the most profitable Bitcoin miner? We've ranked every SHA-256 ASIC by daily profit using live network data — not estimates. These numbers update automatically as difficulty and prices change.
The Bitmain Antminer S23 Hyd 3U currently leads with $14.65/day profit after electricity at $0.1/kWh.
| # | Miner | Hashrate | Profit /day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bitmain Antminer S23 Hyd 3U
Bitmain
|
1.16 Ph/s | $14.65 |
| 2 |
Bitmain Antminer S21e XP Hydro
Bitmain
|
860 Th/s | $3.64 |
| 3 |
Bitmain Antminer S21e XP Hyd 3U
Bitmain
|
860 Th/s | $3.64 |
| 4 |
Proto Rig
Proto
|
819 Th/s | $0.22 |
| 5 |
Bitdeer SealMiner A3 Pro Hydro
Bitdeer
|
660 Th/s | $3.59 |
| 6 |
Bitmain Antminer S23 Hydro
Bitmain
|
580 Th/s | $7.33 |
| 7 |
Bitmain Antminer S23 Hyd (580Th)
Bitmain
|
580 Th/s | $7.33 |
| 8 |
H
Hotmine Tank
Hotmine
|
570 Th/s | $-138.20 |
| 9 |
MicroBT WhatsMiner M76S+
MicroBT
|
530 Th/s | $1.61 |
| 10 |
Bitmain Antminer S19 XP Hyd 3U
Bitmain
|
512 Th/s | $-7.30 |
1. Bitmain Antminer S23 Hyd 3U
The Bitmain Antminer S23 Hyd 3U from Bitmain delivers 1.16 Ph/s of SHA-256 hashrate while consuming 11020.0W. At $0.1/kWh, it earns $14.65/day in net profit — that's $439.50/month.
2. Bitmain Antminer S21e XP Hydro
The Bitmain Antminer S21e XP Hydro from Bitmain delivers 860 Th/s of SHA-256 hashrate while consuming 11180.0W. At $0.1/kWh, it earns $3.64/day in net profit — that's $109.20/month.
3. Bitmain Antminer S21e XP Hyd 3U
The Bitmain Antminer S21e XP Hyd 3U from Bitmain delivers 860 Th/s of SHA-256 hashrate while consuming 11180.0W. At $0.1/kWh, it earns $3.64/day in net profit — that's $109.20/month.
How to Choose a Bitcoin Miner
Efficiency matters most. The best miner isn't always the one with the highest hashrate — it's the one with the lowest joules per hash. A more efficient machine earns more per dollar of electricity.
Check your electricity rate. At $0.05/kWh, almost any modern ASIC is profitable. At $0.10/kWh, only the most efficient models work. Above $0.15/kWh, you need top-tier hardware or free power.
Factor in difficulty growth. Bitcoin mining difficulty typically increases as new hardware enters the network. A rig that's profitable today may earn less in 6 months. Use our ROI calculator to model different scenarios.