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MicroBT Whatsminer M30s (86 TH/s)
Outdated · Last price $1,338 all-in, delivered, installed and hosted in Nigeria · MicroBT · Air-cooled · SHA-256
The MicroBT Whatsminer M30s (86 TH/s) is a air-cooled SHA-256 bitcoin ASIC miner from MicroBT released in Apr 2020. It runs at 86 TH/s while drawing 3,268 W, an efficiency of 38 J/TH. It is more than five years old and no longer competitive; the figures below are kept for reference.
More on this machine: MicroBT Whatsminer M30s price history · MicroBT Whatsminer M30s profitability history
MicroBT Whatsminer M30s 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 | 0.000027 BTC | $2.10 | $2.73 | -$0.63 |
| Weekly | 0.000189 BTC | $14.71 | $19.09 | -$4.38 |
| Monthly | 0.000821 BTC | $63.94 | $82.97 | -$19.04 |
| Yearly | 0.009847 BTC | $767.15 | $995.56 | -$228.41 |
Electricity per bitcoin mined: $101,098. Year 1 return: -17%.
MicroBT Whatsminer M30s price history
From $1,463 in Apr 2020 to $479 in Jul 2024 (-67%).
| Month | Price per unit | Price per TH |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | $1,557 | $18.11 |
| May 2020 | $1,436 | $16.70 |
| Jun 2020 | $1,731 | $20.13 |
| Jul 2020 | $1,648 | $19.16 |
| Aug 2020 | $1,522 | $17.70 |
| Sep 2020 | $1,699 | $19.75 |
| Oct 2020 | $2,044 | $23.77 |
| Nov 2020 | $3,536 | $41.12 |
| Dec 2020 | $4,781 | $55.59 |
| Jan 2021 | $5,774 | $67.14 |
| Feb 2021 | $7,669 | $89.17 |
| Mar 2021 | $8,190 | $95.23 |
| Apr 2021 | $5,425 | $63.08 |
| May 2021 | $3,846 | $44.72 |
| Jun 2021 | $4,260 | $49.54 |
| Jul 2021 | $5,667 | $65.89 |
| Aug 2021 | $5,620 | $65.35 |
| Sep 2021 | $5,877 | $68.34 |
| Oct 2021 | $6,485 | $75.41 |
| Nov 2021 | $6,545 | $76.10 |
| Dec 2021 | $5,056 | $58.79 |
| Jan 2022 | $5,054 | $58.77 |
| Feb 2022 | $4,299 | $49.99 |
| Mar 2022 | $3,945 | $45.87 |
| Apr 2022 | $3,175 | $36.92 |
| May 2022 | $2,003 | $23.29 |
| Jun 2022 | $1,797 | $20.90 |
| Jul 2022 | $1,729 | $20.10 |
| Aug 2022 | $1,718 | $19.98 |
| Sep 2022 | $1,428 | $16.60 |
| Oct 2022 | $1,017 | $11.83 |
| Nov 2022 | $868 | $10.09 |
| Dec 2022 | $782 | $9.09 |
| Jan 2023 | $823 | $9.57 |
| Feb 2023 | $768 | $8.93 |
| Mar 2023 | $755 | $8.78 |
| Apr 2023 | $785 | $9.13 |
| May 2023 | $690 | $8.02 |
| Jun 2023 | $710 | $8.25 |
| Jul 2023 | $698 | $8.12 |
| Aug 2023 | $449 | $5.22 |
| Sep 2023 | $386 | $4.49 |
| Oct 2023 | $368 | $4.28 |
| Nov 2023 | $297 | $3.45 |
| Dec 2023 | $280 | $3.26 |
| Jun 2024 | $479 | $5.57 |
| Jul 2024 | $479 | $5.57 |
Where to host the MicroBT Whatsminer M30s
| Site | Cooling | Rate | Uptime | Cost per BTC | Profit per month | All-in per unit | Year 1 return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | Immersion | 6.5¢ | 99.3% | $146,030 | -$75 | $1,943 | -47% |
| Nigeria | Air-cooled | 4.5¢ | 73.6% | $101,098 | -$19 | $1,338 | -17% |
| Argentina | Air-cooled | 6.5¢ | 98.7% | $146,030 | -$75 | $1,313 | -69% |
MicroBT Whatsminer M30s specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MicroBT |
| Model | MicroBT Whatsminer M30s |
| Release date | Apr 2020 |
| Algorithm | SHA-256 |
| Hashrate | 86 TH/s |
| Power consumption | 3268 W |
| Efficiency | 38 J/TH |
| Cooling | Air-cooled |
| Dimensions | 430 x 155 x 226 mm (approx.) |
| Weight | 10.5 kg (approx.) |
MicroBT Whatsminer M30s FAQ
How much does the MicroBT Whatsminer M30s cost?
The all-in price of the MicroBT Whatsminer M30s (86 TH/s) is about $1,338 per machine, delivered, imported, installed and hosted in Nigeria with a two-month hosting deposit. That is the machine itself at $350 ($4.07 per TH/s, the Hong Kong price) plus shipping, infrastructure, import duty, customs, setup and the deposit. It is outdated with us; these figures use its market price.
Is the MicroBT Whatsminer M30s (86 TH/s) profitable?
As of Nov 2, 2026, hosted in Nigeria at 4.5¢/kWh, the MicroBT Whatsminer M30s (86 TH/s) is calculated to lose $0.63 daily, $19.04 monthly and $228.41 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 MicroBT Whatsminer M30s?
Electricity to mine one bitcoin with the MicroBT Whatsminer M30s costs about $101,098 in Nigeria, and $146,030 in UAE and $146,030 in Argentina. Bitcoin trades at $77,903, so every coin it mines is made above the price of buying one.
What is the year 1 return of the MicroBT Whatsminer M30s?
At current bitcoin price and difficulty, the MicroBT Whatsminer M30s returns -69–-17% in its first year at our sites, after electricity, against everything paid up front: the machine, shipping, import, infrastructure, setup and hosting deposit. You keep the machine and every bitcoin it mines. It always changes.
What is the hashrate and power consumption of the MicroBT Whatsminer M30s?
The MicroBT Whatsminer M30s produces 86 TH/s of SHA-256 hashrate and consumes 3,268 W, giving an efficiency of 38 J/TH.
What are the dimensions and weight of the MicroBT Whatsminer M30s?
The MicroBT Whatsminer M30s measures about 430 x 155 x 226 mm and weighs around 10.5 kg.
Is the MicroBT Whatsminer M30s air-cooled or hydro-cooled?
The MicroBT Whatsminer M30s 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 MicroBT Whatsminer M30s be hosted?
We can host the MicroBT Whatsminer M30s 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 MicroBT Whatsminer M30s changed?
The MicroBT Whatsminer M30s sold for $1,463 in Apr 2020 and $479 as of Jul 2024, down 67%. Over that time it ranged from $280 to $8,293.
When was the MicroBT Whatsminer M30s released?
MicroBT announced the MicroBT Whatsminer M30s in Apr 2020.