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Bitmain Antminer S9 Hydro (18 TH/s)
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The Bitmain Antminer S9 Hydro (18 TH/s) is a hydro-cooled SHA-256 bitcoin ASIC miner from Bitmain released in Aug 2018. It runs at 18 TH/s while drawing 1,728 W, an efficiency of 96 J/TH. It is more than five years old and no longer competitive; the figures below are kept for reference.
More on this machine: Bitmain Antminer S9 Hydro profitability history
Bitmain Antminer S9 Hydro profitability
As of Sep 21, 2026, hosted in Argentina at 6.0¢/kWh with 98.7% uptime. Bitcoin $87,031.
| Period | Bitcoin mined | Revenue | Electricity | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 0.000009 BTC | $0.74 | $2.88 | -$2.14 |
| Weekly | 0.000060 BTC | $5.18 | $20.14 | -$14.96 |
| Monthly | 0.000259 BTC | $22.53 | $87.53 | -$65.00 |
| Yearly | 0.003106 BTC | $270.31 | $1,050.19 | -$779.89 |
Electricity per bitcoin mined: $338,132.
Where to host the Bitmain Antminer S9 Hydro
| Site | Cooling | Rate | Uptime | Cost per BTC | Profit per month | All-in per unit | Year 1 return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | Hydro-cooled | 6.0¢ | 99.3% | $338,132 | -$65 | — | — |
| Nigeria | Hydro-cooled | 3.9¢ | 73.6% | $219,786 | -$26 | — | — |
| Argentina | Hydro-cooled | 6.0¢ | 98.7% | $338,132 | -$65 | — | — |
Bitmain Antminer S9 Hydro specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bitmain |
| Model | Bitmain Antminer S9 Hydro |
| Release date | Aug 2018 |
| Algorithm | SHA-256 |
| Hashrate | 18 TH/s |
| Power consumption | 1728 W |
| Efficiency | 96 J/TH |
| Cooling | Hydro-cooled |
| Weight | 5.1 kg (approx.) |
Bitmain Antminer S9 Hydro FAQ
Can I buy the Bitmain Antminer S9 Hydro?
The Bitmain Antminer S9 Hydro is outdated. Newer models make bitcoin far more cheaply.
Is the Bitmain Antminer S9 Hydro (18 TH/s) profitable?
As of Sep 21, 2026, hosted in Argentina at 6.0¢/kWh, the Bitmain Antminer S9 Hydro (18 TH/s) is calculated to lose $2.14 daily, $65.00 monthly and $779.89 yearly after electricity, at a bitcoin price of $87,031. It always changes with bitcoin's price and network difficulty.
What does it cost to mine one bitcoin with the Bitmain Antminer S9 Hydro?
Electricity to mine one bitcoin with the Bitmain Antminer S9 Hydro costs about $338,132 in Argentina, and $338,132 in UAE and $219,786 in Nigeria. Bitcoin trades at $87,031, so every coin it mines is made above the price of buying one.
What is the hashrate and power consumption of the Bitmain Antminer S9 Hydro?
The Bitmain Antminer S9 Hydro produces 18 TH/s of SHA-256 hashrate and consumes 1,728 W, giving an efficiency of 96 J/TH. Its hydro cooling loop adds about 200 W for water pumps.
What are the dimensions and weight of the Bitmain Antminer S9 Hydro?
The Bitmain Antminer S9 Hydro measures about n/a and weighs around 5.1 kg.
Is the Bitmain Antminer S9 Hydro air-cooled or hydro-cooled?
The Bitmain Antminer S9 Hydro is hydro-cooled: water carries heat away from the hashboards, so it runs quietly with no fans and needs a cooling loop with a dry cooler.
Where can the Bitmain Antminer S9 Hydro be hosted?
We can host the Bitmain Antminer S9 Hydro in UAE (6.0¢/kWh, 99.3% uptime), Nigeria (3.9¢/kWh, 73.6% uptime) and Argentina (6.0¢/kWh, 98.7% uptime). The bitcoin it mines goes straight to your own wallet.
When was the Bitmain Antminer S9 Hydro released?
Bitmain announced the Bitmain Antminer S9 Hydro in Aug 2018.