Block reward: 3.125 BTC. BTC price: $65K. Electricity cost: everything. Is home mining still profitable in 2026?
A top ASIC miner (S21 Pro) earns ~$8–12 per day at $65K BTC price. Electricity at $0.07/kWh costs ~$6/day. Tight margins.
Home electricity in India averages ₹8/unit (~$0.10/kWh). At that rate, most miners lose money unless BTC is above $80K.
Large miners with sub-$0.03/kWh power in hydro-rich regions (Paraguay, Norway, Alberta) still generate strong margins.
Most cloud mining platforms are scams or unprofitable after fees. Buying and holding BTC outperforms cloud mining historically.
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