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MicroBT Whatsminer M50 (118 TH/s)
Sold out · last price $1,260 per unit · MicroBT · Air-cooled · SHA-256
The MicroBT Whatsminer M50 (118 TH/s) is a air-cooled SHA-256 bitcoin ASIC miner from MicroBT released in Jun 2022. It runs at 118 TH/s while drawing 3,304 W, an efficiency of 28 J/TH. It is currently sold out; the figures below show what it would earn if hosted with us today.
More on this machine: MicroBT Whatsminer M50 price history · MicroBT Whatsminer M50 profitability history
MicroBT Whatsminer M50 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 | 0.000056 BTC | $4.85 | $4.93 | -$0.08 |
| Weekly | 0.000390 BTC | $33.98 | $34.51 | -$0.53 |
| Monthly | 0.001697 BTC | $147.68 | $149.99 | -$2.31 |
| Yearly | 0.020361 BTC | $1,772.01 | $1,799.71 | -$27.70 |
Electricity per bitcoin mined: $88,391. Year 1 return: -1%.
MicroBT Whatsminer M50 price history
From $1,681 in Aug 2023 to $907 in Jan 2025 (-46%).
| Month | Price per unit | Price per TH |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | $1,669 | $14.15 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,669 | $14.15 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,415 | $11.99 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,270 | $10.76 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,004 | $8.51 |
| Sep 2024 | $956 | $8.10 |
| Oct 2024 | $859 | $7.28 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,016 | $8.61 |
| Dec 2024 | $919 | $7.79 |
| Jan 2025 | $907 | $7.69 |
Where to host the MicroBT Whatsminer M50
| Site | Cooling | Rate | Uptime | Cost per BTC | Profit per month | All-in per unit | Year 1 return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | Immersion | 6.0¢ | 99.3% | $88,391 | -$2 | $3,240 | -1% |
| Nigeria | Air-cooled | 3.9¢ | 73.6% | $57,454 | $37 | $2,824 | 16% |
| Argentina | Air-cooled | 6.0¢ | 98.7% | $88,391 | -$2 | $2,805 | -1% |
MicroBT Whatsminer M50 specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MicroBT |
| Model | MicroBT Whatsminer M50 |
| Release date | Jun 2022 |
| Algorithm | SHA-256 |
| Hashrate | 118 TH/s |
| Power consumption | 3304 W |
| Efficiency | 28 J/TH |
| Cooling | Air-cooled |
| Dimensions | 430 x 155 x 226 mm (approx.) |
| Weight | 13.5 kg (approx.) |
MicroBT Whatsminer M50 FAQ
How much does the MicroBT Whatsminer M50 cost?
The MicroBT Whatsminer M50 (118 TH/s) is sold out with us; its market price is about $1,260 per unit ($10.68 per TH/s). Delivered, imported, installed and hosted in Argentina with a two-month hosting deposit, the all-in cost is about $2,805 per machine.
Is the MicroBT Whatsminer M50 (118 TH/s) profitable?
As of Sep 21, 2026, hosted in Argentina at 6.0¢/kWh, the MicroBT Whatsminer M50 (118 TH/s) is calculated to lose $0.08 daily, $2.31 monthly and $27.70 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 MicroBT Whatsminer M50?
Electricity to mine one bitcoin with the MicroBT Whatsminer M50 costs about $88,391 in Argentina, and $88,391 in UAE and $57,454 in Nigeria. Bitcoin trades at $87,031, so every coin it mines is made above the price of buying one.
What is the year 1 return of the MicroBT Whatsminer M50?
At current bitcoin price and difficulty, the MicroBT Whatsminer M50 returns -1–16% 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 M50?
The MicroBT Whatsminer M50 produces 118 TH/s of SHA-256 hashrate and consumes 3,304 W, giving an efficiency of 28 J/TH.
What are the dimensions and weight of the MicroBT Whatsminer M50?
The MicroBT Whatsminer M50 measures about 430 x 155 x 226 mm and weighs around 13.5 kg.
Is the MicroBT Whatsminer M50 air-cooled or hydro-cooled?
The MicroBT Whatsminer M50 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 M50 be hosted?
We can host the MicroBT Whatsminer M50 in UAE (6.0¢/kWh, 99.3% uptime, immersion), 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.
How has the price of the MicroBT Whatsminer M50 changed?
The MicroBT Whatsminer M50 sold for $1,681 in Aug 2023 and $907 as of Jan 2025, down 46%. Over that time it ranged from $822 to $1,681.
When was the MicroBT Whatsminer M50 released?
MicroBT announced the MicroBT Whatsminer M50 in Jun 2022.