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Bitmain Antminer S9j (14.5 TH/s)
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The Bitmain Antminer S9j (14.5 TH/s) is a air-cooled SHA-256 bitcoin ASIC miner from Bitmain released in Aug 2018. It runs at 14.5 TH/s while drawing 1,350 W, an efficiency of 93.1 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 S9j 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 | 0.000005 BTC | $0.35 | $1.13 | -$0.77 |
| Weekly | 0.000032 BTC | $2.48 | $7.89 | -$5.41 |
| Monthly | 0.000138 BTC | $10.78 | $34.28 | -$23.50 |
| Yearly | 0.001660 BTC | $129.34 | $411.26 | -$281.92 |
Electricity per bitcoin mined: $247,699.
Bitmain Antminer S9j price history
From $557 in Aug 2018 to $69 in Nov 2022 (-88%).
| Month | Price per unit | Price per TH |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | $536 | $36.97 |
| Sep 2018 | $241 | $16.64 |
| Oct 2018 | $238 | $16.38 |
| Nov 2018 | $235 | $16.21 |
| Dec 2018 | $297 | $20.47 |
| Jan 2019 | $302 | $20.80 |
| Feb 2019 | $389 | $26.84 |
| Mar 2019 | $430 | $29.68 |
| Apr 2019 | $471 | $32.48 |
| May 2019 | $465 | $32.04 |
| Jun 2019 | $418 | $28.80 |
| Jul 2019 | $324 | $22.37 |
| Aug 2019 | $278 | $19.17 |
| Sep 2019 | $149 | $10.29 |
| Oct 2019 | $180 | $12.44 |
| Nov 2019 | $123 | $8.47 |
| Dec 2019 | $124 | $8.58 |
| Jan 2020 | $75 | $5.17 |
| Feb 2020 | $68 | $4.72 |
| Mar 2020 | $74 | $5.11 |
| Apr 2020 | $69 | $4.75 |
| May 2020 | $87 | $5.97 |
| Jun 2020 | $60 | $4.11 |
| Jul 2020 | $62 | $4.30 |
| Aug 2020 | $61 | $4.20 |
| Sep 2020 | $94 | $6.45 |
| Oct 2020 | $177 | $12.22 |
| Nov 2020 | $227 | $15.66 |
| Dec 2020 | $334 | $23.01 |
| Jan 2021 | $586 | $40.41 |
| Feb 2021 | $708 | $48.82 |
| Mar 2021 | $712 | $49.08 |
| Apr 2021 | $464 | $32.02 |
| May 2021 | $311 | $21.42 |
| Jun 2021 | $393 | $27.13 |
| Jul 2021 | $435 | $29.97 |
| Aug 2021 | $407 | $28.10 |
| Sep 2021 | $520 | $35.85 |
| Oct 2021 | $385 | $26.53 |
| Nov 2021 | $385 | $26.53 |
| Dec 2021 | $338 | $23.31 |
| Jan 2022 | $335 | $23.10 |
| Feb 2022 | $319 | $22.03 |
| Mar 2022 | $277 | $19.13 |
| Apr 2022 | $260 | $17.96 |
| May 2022 | $160 | $11.02 |
| Jun 2022 | $161 | $11.08 |
| Jul 2022 | $151 | $10.41 |
| Aug 2022 | $138 | $9.51 |
| Sep 2022 | $131 | $9.00 |
| Oct 2022 | $69 | $4.79 |
| Nov 2022 | $69 | $4.74 |
Where to host the Bitmain Antminer S9j
| Site | Cooling | Rate | Uptime | Cost per BTC | Profit per month | All-in per unit | Year 1 return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | Immersion | 6.5¢ | 99.3% | $357,787 | -$52 | — | — |
| Nigeria | Air-cooled | 4.5¢ | 73.6% | $247,699 | -$23 | — | — |
| Argentina | Air-cooled | 6.5¢ | 98.7% | $357,787 | -$52 | — | — |
Bitmain Antminer S9j specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bitmain |
| Model | Bitmain Antminer S9j |
| Release date | Aug 2018 |
| Algorithm | SHA-256 |
| Hashrate | 14.5 TH/s |
| Power consumption | 1350 W |
| Efficiency | 93.1 J/TH |
| Cooling | Air-cooled |
| Weight | 4.2 kg (approx.) |
Bitmain Antminer S9j FAQ
Can I buy the Bitmain Antminer S9j?
The Bitmain Antminer S9j is outdated. Newer models make bitcoin far more cheaply.
Is the Bitmain Antminer S9j (14.5 TH/s) profitable?
As of Nov 2, 2026, hosted in Nigeria at 4.5¢/kWh, the Bitmain Antminer S9j (14.5 TH/s) is calculated to lose $0.77 daily, $23.50 monthly and $281.92 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 S9j?
Electricity to mine one bitcoin with the Bitmain Antminer S9j costs about $247,699 in Nigeria, and $357,787 in UAE and $357,787 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 S9j?
The Bitmain Antminer S9j produces 14.5 TH/s of SHA-256 hashrate and consumes 1,350 W, giving an efficiency of 93.1 J/TH.
What are the dimensions and weight of the Bitmain Antminer S9j?
The Bitmain Antminer S9j measures about n/a and weighs around 4.2 kg.
Is the Bitmain Antminer S9j air-cooled or hydro-cooled?
The Bitmain Antminer S9j is air-cooled with fans. In the UAE we run air-cooled machines in immersion tanks instead, which keeps them cool in desert heat.
Where can the Bitmain Antminer S9j be hosted?
We can host the Bitmain Antminer S9j in UAE (6.5¢/kWh, 99.3% uptime, immersion), 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 S9j changed?
The Bitmain Antminer S9j sold for $557 in Aug 2018 and $69 as of Nov 2022, down 88%. Over that time it ranged from $53 to $766.
When was the Bitmain Antminer S9j released?
Bitmain announced the Bitmain Antminer S9j in Aug 2018.