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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.
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Bitmain Antminer S9 Hydro profitability
As of Nov 2, 2026, hosted in Nigeria at 4.5¢/kWh with 73.6% uptime. Bitcoin $77,903.
| Period | Bitcoin mined | Revenue | Electricity | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 0.000006 BTC | $0.44 | $1.61 | -$1.17 |
| Weekly | 0.000040 BTC | $3.08 | $11.26 | -$8.18 |
| Monthly | 0.000172 BTC | $13.38 | $48.95 | -$35.57 |
| Yearly | 0.002061 BTC | $160.57 | $587.34 | -$426.78 |
Electricity per bitcoin mined: $284,966.
Bitmain Antminer S9 Hydro price history
From $433 in Aug 2018 to $85 in Nov 2022 (-80%).
| Month | Price per unit | Price per TH |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | $665 | $36.97 |
| Sep 2018 | $300 | $16.64 |
| Oct 2018 | $295 | $16.38 |
| Nov 2018 | $292 | $16.21 |
| Dec 2018 | $368 | $20.47 |
| Jan 2019 | $374 | $20.80 |
| Feb 2019 | $483 | $26.84 |
| Mar 2019 | $534 | $29.68 |
| Apr 2019 | $585 | $32.48 |
| May 2019 | $577 | $32.04 |
| Jun 2019 | $518 | $28.80 |
| Jul 2019 | $403 | $22.37 |
| Aug 2019 | $345 | $19.17 |
| Sep 2019 | $185 | $10.29 |
| Oct 2019 | $224 | $12.44 |
| Nov 2019 | $152 | $8.47 |
| Dec 2019 | $154 | $8.58 |
| Jan 2020 | $93 | $5.17 |
| Feb 2020 | $85 | $4.72 |
| Mar 2020 | $92 | $5.11 |
| Apr 2020 | $86 | $4.75 |
| May 2020 | $107 | $5.97 |
| Jun 2020 | $74 | $4.11 |
| Jul 2020 | $77 | $4.30 |
| Aug 2020 | $76 | $4.20 |
| Sep 2020 | $116 | $6.45 |
| Oct 2020 | $220 | $12.22 |
| Nov 2020 | $282 | $15.66 |
| Dec 2020 | $414 | $23.01 |
| Jan 2021 | $727 | $40.41 |
| Feb 2021 | $879 | $48.82 |
| Mar 2021 | $883 | $49.08 |
| Apr 2021 | $576 | $32.02 |
| May 2021 | $386 | $21.42 |
| Jun 2021 | $488 | $27.13 |
| Jul 2021 | $539 | $29.97 |
| Aug 2021 | $506 | $28.10 |
| Sep 2021 | $645 | $35.85 |
| Oct 2021 | $478 | $26.53 |
| Nov 2021 | $478 | $26.53 |
| Dec 2021 | $420 | $23.31 |
| Jan 2022 | $416 | $23.10 |
| Feb 2022 | $397 | $22.03 |
| Mar 2022 | $344 | $19.13 |
| Apr 2022 | $323 | $17.96 |
| May 2022 | $198 | $11.02 |
| Jun 2022 | $199 | $11.08 |
| Jul 2022 | $187 | $10.41 |
| Aug 2022 | $171 | $9.51 |
| Sep 2022 | $162 | $9.00 |
| Oct 2022 | $86 | $4.79 |
| Nov 2022 | $85 | $4.74 |
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 | 6.5¢ | 99.3% | $411,617 | -$77 | — | — |
| Nigeria | Hydro-cooled | 4.5¢ | 73.6% | $284,966 | -$36 | — | — |
| Argentina | Hydro-cooled | 6.5¢ | 98.7% | $411,617 | -$77 | — | — |
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 Nov 2, 2026, hosted in Nigeria at 4.5¢/kWh, the Bitmain Antminer S9 Hydro (18 TH/s) is calculated to lose $1.17 daily, $35.57 monthly and $426.78 yearly after electricity, at a bitcoin price of $77,903. 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 $284,966 in Nigeria, and $411,617 in UAE and $411,617 in Argentina. Bitcoin trades at $77,903, 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 (6.5¢/kWh, 99.3% uptime), Nigeria (4.5¢/kWh, 73.6% uptime) and Argentina (6.5¢/kWh, 98.7% uptime). The bitcoin it mines goes straight to your own wallet.
How has the price of the Bitmain Antminer S9 Hydro changed?
The Bitmain Antminer S9 Hydro sold for $433 in Aug 2018 and $85 as of Nov 2022, down 80%. Over that time it ranged from $66 to $951.
When was the Bitmain Antminer S9 Hydro released?
Bitmain announced the Bitmain Antminer S9 Hydro in Aug 2018.