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Real-time mining profit for Whatsminer M50. Adjust electricity cost and pool fee to see your exact daily earnings.

126 TH/sHashrate
3276WPower
26 J/THEfficiency

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ASIC ModelWhatsminer M50

Earnings Estimate

Based on current BTC price ~$120,000

Monthly Net Profit+$99.29
Daily Revenue$7.04
Daily Electricity−$3.78
Daily Net+$3.26
Break-even electricity$0.06/TH/day
Payback period~1.8 years
Electricity as % of revenue 54%
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Overview

Whatsminer M50
ManufacturerMicroBT
AlgorithmSHA-256
Target UseHosting / Small farm
Release Year2022
PositioningBalanced MicroBT model

The Whatsminer M50 offers 126 TH/s around 26 J/TH, making it a balanced MicroBT option between older M30 hardware and newer M60-generation units.

Technical Specifications

Hashrate126 TH/s
Power Consumption3276 W
Efficiency26 J/TH
AlgorithmSHA-256
Noise Level75 dB
CoolingAir
Dimensions430 × 155 × 226 mm
Weight13.5 kg

Profitability Breakdown

At $0.03/kWh, electricity consumes $3.78/day, leaving $3.26 net. Break-even at $0.06/kWh.

$0.02/TH/day
+$4.52
$0.03/TH/day
+$3.26
$0.04/TH/day
+$2.00
$0.05/TH/day
+$0.74
$0.06/TH/day
$-0.52

How Electricity Price Affects Whatsminer M50

Break-even electricity price$0.06/TH/day

Whatsminer M50 efficiency of 26 J/TH means this model works best below mid-tier electricity rates and benefits from hosting discounts.

Electricity rateStatus
Below $0.05/kWhProfitable
$0.05 – $0.06/kWhMarginal
Above $0.06/kWhUnprofitable
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Home Mining vs Hosting for Whatsminer M50

Home Mining
  • High electricity rates
  • 75 dB noise
  • Self-managed maintenance
  • Limited scalability
  • DIY cooling required
  • Full hardware control
ECOS HostingRecommended
  • Industrial rates $0.04–0.06/kWh
  • Zero noise concerns
  • Managed 24/7
  • Scale from 1 to 1000+ units
  • Professional cooling
  • Higher net profit margin

ROI and Payback Period

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Hardware Price$2,100
Monthly Profit $99.29
Break-even~1.8 years

ROI depends on BTC price and network difficulty. The full ROI Calculator lets you model bear-market and bull-market scenarios side by side.

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Pros & Cons of Whatsminer M50

Pros
  • Balanced price and output
  • Reliable MicroBT platform
  • Better efficiency than M30 generation
  • Good used-market option
Cons
  • Behind M60 and S21 efficiency
  • Requires managed cooling
  • Margins narrow at high power rates

Alternatives to Whatsminer M50

Whatsminer M56

Whatsminer M56

194 TH/s30 J/TH

Higher hashrate MicroBT option.

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Antminer S19K Pro

Antminer S19K Pro

120 TH/s23 J/TH

Comparable class with stronger efficiency.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Have more questions about mining profitability?
At $0.06/kWh, Whatsminer M50 currently generates ~$99.29/month net. Profitability depends on BTC price, difficulty, and your electricity rate. Use the calculator above to model your exact setup.
Whatsminer M50 breaks even at $0.06/kWh at current BTC prices. Industrial hosting rates ($0.04–0.06/kWh) provide the healthiest margins.
Whatsminer M50 runs at 75 dB and draws 3276W. Home mining requires low residential electricity rates and proper ventilation. Professional hosting is usually more cost-effective.
At current settings the estimated payback is ~1.8 years. Lower electricity costs and higher BTC prices shorten this significantly. ECOS hosting at $0.04/kWh can reduce payback by 20–40%.
Yes. Industrial hosting rates ($0.04–0.06/kWh) can increase net monthly profit by 30–60% compared to average residential rates. ECOS offers managed hosting with transparent pricing and 24/7 monitoring.